Dr. Cory Ortiz of UAS selected as Postsecondary State CTE Leaders Fellow

October 18, 2024

Dr. Cory Ortiz of UAS has been selected as a 2024-2025 Postsecondary State CTE Leaders Fellow.

Postsecondary State CTE Leaders Fellowship
The Postsecondary State Career Technical Education Leaders Fellowship at Advance CTE – Sponsored by ECMC Foundation strives to address the growing shortage of state postsecondary Career Technical Education (CTE) leadership by closing racial representation gaps and removing equity barriers to leadership advancement. Through individualized supports, intentional networks and a real-world fellowship project, Advance CTE – ECMCF Fellows are gaining the skills and connection to pursue leadership positions and advance high-quality, equitable state postsecondary CTE systems.

About Ortiz
Dr. Cory Ortiz is the dean of the School of Career Education at the University of Alaska Southeast. In his current role, Dr. Ortiz is responsible for serving as the chief academic officer, overseeing Career Education faculty and staff, and providing guidance to the technical education programs in Juneau. His commitment extends beyond his campus, as he collaborates with campus directors in Ketchikan and Sitka to implement academic and workforce development programs. Before joining the University of Alaska Southeast, Dr. Ortiz served as an assistant professor of practice at Utah State University. His professional journey also includes K-12 work, where he served as a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) specialist, work-based learning coordinator, and engineering teacher. Dr. Ortiz’s qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a major in Career Technical Education, a Master of Science (MS), and a Bachelor of Science (BS), all from Utah State University.

Get more information at: https://careertech.org/people/dr-cory-ortiz/