Julie A. Lancour, M.Ed.

Julie A. Lancour, M.Ed. is an Advisor/Faculty Counselor at Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) with a focus on equity and inclusion in education.12 Here are some key details about her background and experience:

Education and Early Career

Julie grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and was the first in her family to graduate from college.1 She attended Bay de Noc Community College in her hometown of Escanaba before transferring to Michigan State University to complete her undergraduate degree.1 In 2010, she earned a graduate degree in Education Leadership and Policy from the University of Washington.1

Professional Experience

Julie's career in higher education has included several notable positions:

• Started working with the Running Start program at Pierce College
• Spent 14 years at the University of Washington - Seattle, working with students at the Robinson Center and in Undergraduate Academic Affairs1
• Served as the director of the UW Academy and Early Entrance Program at the Robinson Center3
• Joined Clover Park Technical College in 2018 as a faculty counselor, working with Nursing Programs and Career Services1

Current Role and Responsibilities

At Clover Park Technical College, Julie serves as an Advisor/Faculty Counselor.1 Her work focuses on:

• Advising students in their educational journey
• Supporting the Nursing Programs
• Assisting with Career Services

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional life, Julie is:

• A voracious reader
• A developing creative writer
• An unapologetic coffee enthusiast
• A volunteer with two organizations in Tacoma: The Mary Bridge Center for Grieving Children and Tacoma Hilltop Artist1

Julie has been a resident of Tacoma since 2000 and continues to contribute to the field of education and student support at Clover Park Technical College.1