Kara Kennedy

Degrees and Credentials

MA, Student Affairs in Higher Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Diversity and Inclusion Certificate, University of Pittsburgh OEDI
Mental Health Champion Certificate, University of Pittsburgh UCS
Advising and Mentoring Foundations Certificate (Pitt ACT)

Short Bio

Kara Kennedy returned to Pitt Bradford in 2019 as the Interim Director of Housing before moving into the Judicial Affairs role in the summer of 2020. In early 2021 that position evolved into Kara’s current assignment as the Director of Student Care and Conduct. Kara has previously worked in academic success, disability resource services, admissions, orientation, and residence life since earning her Master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Kara’s personal philosophy of student conduct mirrors that of the University: providing a fair and consistent conduct process that fosters a safe and inclusive campus community through meaningful educational interactions with students. Healthy decisions and personal responsibility are critical components of student success! 

Kara is also the CARE Team Coordinator, working to support students in navigating challenging or unexpected issues that impact their well-being and success. Kara and the CARE (Care, Assessment, Resource, and Empowerment) Team assist students in identifying and connecting with resources and other support targeted toward the students’ individual needs.

She lives in Bradford with her husband, Rhett. They are the proud parents of four sons who have all graduated from, are currently enrolled at, or soon to be attending Pitt Bradford. In her free time, she enjoys jigsaw and word puzzles, musicals, reading and binge-watching tv legal dramas.