Dr. Gale Rhodes has over 40 years of higher education experience, having served as a Director of Student Activities at Mississippi State University, Associate Dean at the University of Central Arkansas and as Vice Provost at the University of Louisville. During her 30 year career at the University of Louisville, she has served as Director of Academic Services, Director of Distance and Continuing Education, Assistant Provost, Associate Provost and as Vice Provost in 2018.
At the University of Louisville, Dr. Rhodes is responsible for Teaching and Learning, Online Learning, Instructional Design and Technology, Blackboard, the Quality Enhancement Plan, Event and Conferencing Services and Professional Development. Her units are housed on Belknap Campus, Shelby Campus and the Health Sciences Campus.
She served as the Golden Key National President, National Association of Campus Activities Board of Directors, Southern Association of College Student Affairs, co-chair of Greater Louisville, Inc. HIRE, and coordinator of the Kristen Rita Strouse golf tournament and auction.
She has served as an adjunct professor in both the College of Business and the College of Education and Human Development at UofL.