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Welcome to the WCU Chapter of the NC ACE Network<\/h2>\n

Western Carolina University proudly participates in the North Carolina ACE Network of Campus Leaders, a volunteer-led organization supporting the advancement of women – and their allies – in higher education.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our campus representatives host small gatherings and provide external resources throughout the year to foster connection, mentorship, and professional growth. Whether you’re seeking guidance or community, we invite you to join us.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Explore programming on campus through the WCU Chapter of NC ACE Network.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” scroll_fade_enable=”on” text_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ text_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0.02em” text_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0.75em” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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LeadHER Up shares inspiring stories of WCU women advancing their careers and shaping the future of higher education.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” scroll_fade_enable=”on” text_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ text_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0.02em” text_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0.75em” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Explore external conferences, webinars, and meetings to network and develop professional skills. <\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”12px|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ width=”89%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”89%” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”|auto|6px|auto||” custom_padding=”27px|0px|29px|0px|false|false” make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”intro-headline” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb image_icon_background_color=”#592C88″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”-38px|||||” inline_fonts=”Allerta Stencil” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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Meet Your WCU NC ACE Campus Reps<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Testominals” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” custom_padding=”9px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” saved_tabs=”all” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/ncace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/384\/2026\/05\/freeheadshot-linkedin.jpg” title_text=”freeheadshot-linkedin” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”65%” module_alignment=”center” scroll_fade_enable=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Kloo Hansen – Director of the Office of Research Administration” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” scroll_fade_enable=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Kloo Hansen serves as Director of Research Administration at Western Carolina University, where she leads efforts to support and expand research, scholarship, and creative activities. With nearly 20 years in public and higher education, she brings deep expertise in securing funding and advancing institutional research goals. A former NSF project coordinator and current Senior Leadership Fellow, Kloo holds a master\u2019s in secondary education from the University of South Carolina. She lives in Cullowhee with her husband, Andy, and their daughter.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Contact Information” content_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” open=”off”]

<\/i>Email: kchansen@wcu.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

Phone: 828.227.2010<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” scroll_fade_enable=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Dr. Kelly Tracy – Professor and Director of the School of Teaching and Learning” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Dr. Tracy has been a faculty member at Western Carolina University since 2011. She is currently Director of the School of Teaching and Learning and a faculty member in the elementary education program. She specializes in literacy education with a focus on the teaching of writing.<\/p>\n

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Email: kntracy@wcu.edu<\/p>\n

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