Sullivan University, is bringing its career-focused education programs to Northern Kentucky.
Based in Louisville, Sullivan University plans to offer classes later this year in the former Columbia Sussex building on Grandview Drive, adjacent to Interstate 75 in Fort Mitchell.
Sullivan works closely with the business community to design education and skills training programs for employers.
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President Trey Grayson said it will be a major asset in the region.
“Workforce development is one of the major issues facing Northern Kentucky and a top priority of the Chamber,” Grayson said. “Sullivan University has a tremendous reputation and track record of success when it comes to providing the education programs and training that meet employer demands.
Grayson
“We are excited about assisting Sullivan, which recently became a Chamber member, making and enhancing connections in the Northern Kentucky business community.”
The Sullivan University Center for Learning–Northern Kentucky will be led by Dr. Vicki Berling, a Northern Kentucky native and resident who has held administrative and management positions at Northern Kentucky University and Thomas More College.
“This is exciting news for Sullivan University, for the residents of Northern Kentucky and for the employers in Northern Kentucky,” said Sullivan President Glenn Sullivan. “Northern Kentucky is a vibrant community with a growing, diversified, and dynamic economy that aligns perfectly with Sullivan’s career-focused education programs.
“Led by Dr. Berling, an experienced and accomplished educator and administrator who knows Northern Kentucky’s education and workforce needs, we are anxious to begin offering classes in the region.”
The Sullivan University Center for Learning–Northern Kentucky, initially plans to offer education programs that are tailor-made for some of the region’s largest industries.
This includes courses in Logistics and Transportation Management; Business Administration; Healthcare Management; Conflict Management; as well as all of the outstanding online programs offered by Sullivan University.
Dr. Vicki Berling
“Sullivan’s offering of career-focused education programs are right in tune with what Northern Kentucky employers need right now,” Berling said. “I’ve been watching Sullivan for the last decade or so as the university has increased its presence in Kentucky. It’s an organization I’ve long admired and I’m honored to be part of the University’s expansion into the community that I am proud to call home.”
Sullivan University, which celebrates its 54th anniversary this year, already has established relationships in Northern Kentucky.
It has forged articulation agreements with the Campbell County, Grant County, Williamstown and Fort Thomas school districts for its renowned culinary program at the National Center for Hospitality Studies at Sullivan University. The program allows students to use high-school credits in certain culinary programs toward their degrees at Sullivan.
Lacy Starling, one of the owners of Legion Logistics in Florence, said she was “excited to hear” that Sullivan University was bringing its Logistics and Transportation Management Program to the new Northern Kentucky Center for Learning.
“Our regional economy needs more skilled supply chain and logistics employees,” said Starling. “Programs like Sullivan’s are the only way we are going to fill that gap.”
Berling holds degrees from Western Kentucky University (B.A. in Public Relations), Thomas More College (Master of Business Administration), and Indiana State University (Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration). After spending seven years working in healthcare management, Berling served as contract manager for the successful Thomas More College TAP Program from 1997 to 2004 before joining Northern Kentucky University in 2005. There she served as Executive Director of Distance & Online Learning and Interim Director of Norse Advising, a central advising office of the Student Success Center.
“I’m extremely excited about building something from the ground up,” said Dr. Berling, who grew up in Ludlow and now lives in Edgewood. “I understand Northern Kentucky, I’ve been here most of my life and I know that Sullivan University will connect with the people here.”
Sullivan University
