President and CEO
Gateway Technical College | Kenosha
As president and CEO of Gateway Technical College, Ritu Raju oversees the Kenosha college’s more than 70 academic programs, nine campus and center locations, its $160 million budget and $12 million college foundation. She previously was vice president for academic affairs at Tarrant County College’s Northeast Campus in Hurst, Texas.
Education: Bachelor’s, University of Houston Downtown; master’s, Sam Houston State University; doctorate, Texas Tech University
Historical figure you look up to: “One of my favorite writers, William Shakespeare. His work is so extensive and has passed the test of time. Many of the phrases and words he coined are still used.”
Highlights from the past 12 months: “Gateway Technical College has seen a steady rise in student enrollment over the last three semesters. This isn’t by chance or good fortune. We see this as an affirmation that our mission and what we bring to the table are closely aligned to the current and future needs of the diverse communities we serve in southeastern Wisconsin.”
What would you like to change about Wisconsin: “We need more housing.”
Thing to learn this year: “I’m hoping to learn pickleball.”
