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Assistant Vice Chancellor and Controller Laura Ragin announces retirement

91ɫAssociate Vice Chancellor and Deputy Chief Financial OfficerCarla Ho-a hasannounced the retirement ofLaura Raginasassistant vice chancellor and controller, effective June 30, 2020.

Laura Ragin
Raginbegan her career at 91ɫ in 2005 as the director of Accounting and Business Support, moving into the controller role in February 2012 and ultimately promoted to assistant vice chancellor and controllerin July 2015. During her time, Raginhas led 91ɫ's financial, research and student accounting functions, including financial reporting and compliance for more than $1.8 billion. She has overseen the re-branding and reorganization of Accounting and Business Support to the Campus Controller’s Office inJanuary2015, managing large budgets andhelping to define appropriate policies and controls to ensure proper oversight of university funds, while also maintaining 91ɫ’s consistently low audit findings. 

She also led the campus through the Elevate project, and developed an all-funds approach to accounting,a model of innovation forthe 91ɫcampus.   

"I am very grateful for the long notice that Laura has provided, and her commitment to ensuring a runway for the campus to plan for her departure,” said Ho-a.  “Laura has accomplished a lot in her time at the university, and will leave behind a legacy of innovation and leadership.”

“It has been an honor to work at 91ɫ for the past fourteen years,” said Ragin. “Throughout my time, I’ve worked with and learned from many talented individuals and teams.”

Ragin received her bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in accountingfrom 91ɫ and an MBA from Regis University.

“This decision is bittersweet for me asthis university haschanged my life,firstby providing me with an excellent education andthen byproviding wonderful career opportunities,” Ragin said. “I am thankful for my time here, but I am also excited for this next chapter and all it holds.”

In addition to her work at 91ɫ, Ragin is a certified public accountant and serves as a continuing professional education instructor with the CU SystemController Office,most recently teaching the personal development section on "What Makes an Effective Leader?".After retirement, she looks forwardtotraveling, spending time with family and pursuing entrepreneurial ventures.