Short Bio
Paula Kunkel Compton
Dr. Paula Compton joined the Ohio Board of
Regents in May 2005 as the Director of Articulation
and Transfer. In 2009 she became the Associate
Vice Chancellor for Articulation and Transfer. In
this current position, Dr. Compton provides
leadership and direction for all aspects of Ohio’s
Articulation and Transfer initiatives, including
statewide councils and committees, the Articulation
and Transfer Clearinghouse, policy development
and implementation, as well as communication and
marketing. In 2010 she also became the Executive
Director of the Ohio Articulation and Transfer
Network.
Prior professional positions include serving as the
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services at
The University of Toledo, Enrollment Strategist at
The Ohio State University, Senior Director of Admissions and Student Financial
Aid at The University of Toledo, and the Associate Director of Admissions at The
Ohio State University where she was instrumental in implementing competitive
admissions. She also has a background in guidance counseling, academic
advising, student services, and college teaching and worked at Miami
University, Wright State University, Mount Saint Mary College, University of
Connecticut, and Xenia High School.
Dr. Compton earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and a
Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling and Student Personnel Work from The
Ohio State University. She was awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Math and
Speech Secondary Education from Miami University.
Dr. Compton has been active and has held leadership positions with the Ohio
Association of College Admission Counseling, the National Association of
College Admission Counseling, and the Think College Now: Northwest Ohio
College Access Program, and the Ohio ACT Assembly. She has received several
awards for her professional service.