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CU ����������Associate Vice Chancellor and Deputy Chief Financial Officer��Carla Ho-a has��announced the retirement of��Laura Ragin��as��assistant vice chancellor and controller, effective June 30, 2020.��

Ragin��began her career at CU �������� in 2005 as the director of Accounting and Business Support, moving into the controller role in February 2012 and ultimately promoted to assistant vice chancellor and controller��in July 2015. During her time, Ragin��has led CU ��������'s financial, research and student accounting functions, including financial reporting and compliance for more than $1.8 billion. She has overseen the re-branding and reorganization of Accounting and Business Support to the Campus Controller’s Office in��January��2015, managing large budgets and��helping to define appropriate policies and controls to ensure proper oversight of university funds, while also maintaining CU ��������’s consistently low audit findings. 

She also led the campus through the Elevate project, and developed an all-funds approach to accounting,��a model of innovation for��the CU ����������campus.   ��

"I am very grateful for the long notice that Laura has provided, and her commitment to ensuring a runway for the campus to plan for her departure,” said Ho-a.  “Laura has accomplished a lot in her time at the university, and will leave behind a legacy of innovation and leadership.”��

“It has been an honor to work at CU �������� for the past fourteen years,” said Ragin. “Throughout my time, I’ve worked with and learned from many talented individuals and teams.”��

Ragin received her bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in accounting��from CU �������� and an MBA from Regis University.��

“This decision is bittersweet for me as��this university has��changed my life,��first��by providing me with an excellent education and��then by��providing wonderful career opportunities,” Ragin said. “I am thankful for my time here, but I am also excited for this next chapter and all it holds.”��

In addition to her work at CU ��������, Ragin is a certified public accountant and serves as a continuing professional education instructor with the CU System��Controller Office,��most recently teaching the personal development section on "What Makes an Effective Leader?".��After retirement, she looks forward��to��traveling, spending time with family and pursuing entrepreneurial ventures.��