Dean Of Student Affairs

• Aug 2022 - Present

Director of Transfer Partnerships

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

I represent Minnesota State University, Mankato to our community and technical college partners. My main focus is creating clear and easily navigated paths from Associate degrees to our Bachelor's programs. This work includes finding innovative ways to bring Minnesota State University, Mankato's high quality programs to students who may be place-bound, looking for a career change, or juggling multiple responsibilities in their lives.

Outreach Coordinator for Partnerships and Collaboration

• Apr 2019 - Sep 2021

Veterans Coordinator

• Jul 2017 - Apr 2019

Academic Advisor/Veteran Services

• Jul 2010 - Jul 2017

 Advise students on Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and career focused academic plans using DARS reports  Assist students in becoming familiar with online course registration system and Desire2Learn e-learning system  Create long term academic goals with students and assist them with transfer to other public, private, and for-profit institutions  Monitor academic progress and assist with Student Success plans for students on probation/suspension  Interpret ACCUPLACER scores for proper course placement  Assist students in better understanding financial aid award letters and help with completion of loan authorization paperwork  Presented information sessions at Registration Planning Sessions (RPS) for all new incoming students  Attended college fairs, visit local high schools, and conduct campus visits as the admissions contact on the Cambridge Campus  Develop advising outreach program and newsletter to veteran students using Hobson’s Retain and Facebook  Advise students on Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and career focused academic plans using DARS reports  Plan and implement multiple Veterans Express Days, a one day program that allows new incoming veterans the chance to be admitted, test, develop a class schedule, and apply for benefits  Assist military veteran students with signing up for GI Bill and other tuition assistance programs  Taught First Year Experience course that focused on self-management and academic success strategies Show less

Enrollment Management Advisor/Housing Coordinator

• Jul 2005 - Jul 2010

I served as an admissions counselor, which included extensive travel to high schools and college fairs across the state, as well as hosting students and their families on campus visits. I was also the academic advisor for the Heavy Equipment, Radiologic Technology, Computer Networking and Programming, and Health Information Technology programs. In my last three years, I served as the Housing Director and oversaw the growth of the housing facilities from a 36 bed unit to three units housing over 125 students. Show less

Admissions Advisor

• Jun 2004 - Jul 2005

I managed a recruiting territory as the admissions advisor for students from eastern South Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, including extensive road travel and hosting recruiting events on campus. I managed a recruiting territory as the admissions advisor for students from eastern South Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, including extensive road travel and hosting recruiting events on campus.

Admissions Ambassador/Orientation Leader

• 2000 - 2004

I served as an Admissions Ambassador/Orientation Leader for all four years of my undergraduate studies. I made prospect calls, gave campus tours, and helped run the Orientation Week activities. I served as an Admissions Ambassador/Orientation Leader for all four years of my undergraduate studies. I made prospect calls, gave campus tours, and helped run the Orientation Week activities.