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Rebekah (Becki) Lawhorn is the Interim Registrar and Director of Student Success Strategies and Operations at the University of Dayton. With over 19 years in higher education, she has driven significant improvements in student success, retention, and operational efficiency.
Since January 2024, Becki has enhanced the registrar team's performance through coaching and trust-building, leading to better processes and increased satisfaction. She has also been pivotal in developing and maintaining FERPA compliance policies, ensuring student privacy and fostering institutional trust.
In her role as Director of Student Success Strategies and Operations since March 2017, Becki has coordinated university-wide initiatives to boost student retention and graduation rates. Her leadership in the university's recruit-back strategy has resulted in higher on-time registration. Collaborating with the Assistant Provost for Decision Support, she designs research studies to support academic and student success, aligning these efforts with university priorities.
Previously, Becki served as the Director of Student Success and Parent Engagement and as the Director of Enrollment Services and Student Success/Associate Registrar. She led the implementation of early alert systems, streamlined administrative processes, and improved data accuracy and accessibility.
At Edison Community College, Becki held roles including Registrar, Financial Aid Counselor, and Registration Clerk/Veterans Certifying Official. These early experiences laid the foundation for her expertise in student success and operational efficiency.
Becki holds an MBA in Technology Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Franklin University, and an Associate of Applied Business in Business Management from Edison State Community College. She has numerous certifications in advising for retention, enrollment management, FERPA compliance, and leadership.
Becki is dedicated to fostering inclusive environments and a purpose-driven approach, empowering her team to embody the Catholic and Marianist values and mission of the University of Dayton, significantly impacting student success and retention.