# Kathryn Uhles, MSP, MIS

Dean

College of Business and Information Technology

1. Biography
2. Teaching
3. Industry Experience
4. Media
Biography
## About Uhles

Since 2006, Kathryn Uhles has served University of Phoenix in Student Services, Operations, Curriculum and most recently as faculty and Dean of the College of Business and Information Technology.  She oversees the business and IT program and course offerings as well as the college faculty. 

Prior to becoming the Dean, Uhles oversaw the IT programs at University of Phoenix as an Associate Dean, creating and developing 13 new IT degree and certificate programs in IT. In addition, she strengthened relationships with industry certification bodies, CompTIA and EC Council, to expand course and exam offerings for University of Phoenix students. The university was awarded an EC Council Circle of Excellence award each year during her tenure in the role. 

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We must create an educational experience that focuses on the student and provides a catalyst for personal and professional growth.

**Kathryn Uhles**Dean

Uhles’ other previous roles at the University include Assistant Dean of Operations, Academic Counseling Manager and Academic Counselor. Before joining the University, Uhles was a 5th grade teacher in a low-socio economic school, teaching underprivileged youth in Phoenix.  

Uhles has a[Master of Information Systems](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-information-technology-degrees/information-systems-masters-degree.html)and a[Master of Science in Psychology](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-psychology-degrees/psych-masters-degree.html)from University of Phoenix as well as a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, with an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement, from Arizona State University.

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We must create an educational experience that focuses on the student and provides a catalyst for personal and professional growth.

**Kathryn Uhles**Dean

Teaching
## Teaching experience:

Uhles teaches undergraduate programs in the College of Business and Information Technology.

## Courses:

- [BIS/221T: Introduction to Computer Applications and Systems](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-courses/bis221t.html)
Industry Experience
## Certificates:

- Certificate in Desktop Support from University of Phoenix

## Professional associations:

- Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), Committee Member, Region 7
Media
- [University of Phoenix Tops List of Largest Phoenix-Area MBA Programs](/press-release/tops-list-of-largest-phoenix-area-mba-programs-2024.html) — Press Release | January 29, 2024 • 2 minutes

- [University of Phoenix Leadership Joins 2023 Convergence Conference in Washington, D.C.](/press-release/leadership-joins-2023-convergence-conference-in-washington-dc.html) — Press Release | November 02, 2023 • 2 minutes

- [University of Phoenix recognized with 2022 Academia Circle of Excellence Award by EC-Council, world’s largest cybersecurity certification body](/press-release/university-of-phoenix-recognized-with-2022-academia-circle-of-excellence-award-by-ec-council-worlds-largest-cybersecurity-certification-body.html) — Press Release | January 30, 2023 • 5 minutes

- [University of Phoenix College of Business and IT announces appointment of Dean Kathryn Uhles](/press-release/university-of-phoenix-college-of-business-and-information-technology-announces-appointment-dean-kathryn-uhles.html) — Press Release | January 11, 2023 • 3 minutes
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