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Postsecondary Education Program Alumni

  Hometown Cedar Falls, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: BA, Early Childhood and Elem Education, UNI, 1972
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2006

Additional Education/Experience:

Record Analyst in Admissions at UNI, 1989- 2006
Current School/Position: Federal Loan Coordinator, Enrollment Services/Financial Aid, UNI


Professional Associations:


ISPA, IASFFA, MASFFA
Additional Information: Married for 34 years to husband Carson; 2 adult children, a granddaughter Macey. Activities: biking, hiking, backpacking, scubadiving.
Deb Bartels

PSE Masters Program Alum, 2002-2006




Hometown: Petersburg, Indiana
Bachelor's Degree: BS Biology and Chemistry, University of Evansville 2002
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2004

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: First Year Advisor in the Office of Residence Life, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio


Professional Associations:


NACADA, ACPA, GLACUHO
Additional Information: Married to husband Josh
Heather Bisher

PSE Masters Program Alum, 2002-2004




Hometown: Battle Creek, IA
Bachelor's Degree:  
Master's Degree(s):  

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Jinger Bremer

PSE Masters Program Alum, 2004-2006




Hometown: St. Cloud, MN
Bachelor's Degree: Criminology, University of Minnesota Duluth, 1998
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2006

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: University of Minnesota Duluth, Area Director - Apartments

Professional Associations:

NASPA, ASCD
Additional Information:
Denise Cater
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2001-2006



Hometown: Waterloo, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Marketing, UNI, 2004
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2007

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: Admissions Counselor at Hawkeye Community College

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:
Consuela Cooper
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2007



Hometown: Alexandria, MN
Bachelor's Degree: BS Pyschology/Applied Pyschology 1990 Bemidji State University
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 1995

Additional Education/Experience:

Graduate Assistant, Maucker Union, UNI
Program Advisor, Wyoming Union, University of Wyoming
Assitant Director of Campus Activities, Wyoming Union
Associate Director of Operations, Wyoming Union
Current School/Position: Director of Campus Center and Conferences, Macalester College, St. Paul, MN

Professional Associations:

ACUI, ACCED-I
Additional Information: Married husband Dan Darrow in 1996, Live in Eagan, MN, have two crazy cats named Jynx and Jada.
Cindy Darrow
PSE Masters Program Alum, 1993-1995



Hometown:  
Bachelor's Degree:  
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2006

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: Borrower Education Officer for Iowa Student Loan

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information: Was married in September of 2006
Wendy (Denning) Fedler
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2004-2006



Hometown:  
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Additional Information:

 
Linda Emery
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2004-2006



Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Advertising, Iowa State, 2004
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2007

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: Exchange Program and Study Abroad Advisor, Baylor University, Waco, Texas

Professional Associations:

 

Additional Information:

 
Katie Erickson
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2007



Hometown: Dubuque, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Sociology and Criminal Justice Minor, Loras College
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 1996

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: Northeast Iowa Community College, Peosta, IA
Employment and Career Services Manager/Academic Advisor


Professional Associations:


NACE, ICCSSA
Additional Information: Hobby: Bicycling and I miss the trails in Cedar Falls and Waterloo!
Christopher Entringer
PSE Masters Program Alum, 1994-1996



Hometown: Spencer, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Family Services, UNI, 2004
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2007

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: University of Northern Iowa, Hall Coordinator, Hagemann Hall


Professional Associations:


 
Additional Information:  
Sara Galm
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2007



Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
Bachelor's Degree:  
Master's Degree(s):  

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Additional Information:  
Michael Girsch
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2004-2006



Hometown: Waterloo, IA
Bachelor's Degree:  
Master's Degree(s):  

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Additional Information:  
Ronald Green
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2004-2006



Hometown: Masonville, IA
Bachelor's Degree: BA in Family Services, UNI
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2006

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position:

Coordinator of Academic Success at Upper Iowa University in
Fayette, IA


Professional Associations:


ISPA, NACADA, NASPA, ACPA
Additional Information:  
Stacia Greve
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2004-2006



Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor's Degree: BA Social Work, Minor Race and Ethnic Studies, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2005

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: Florida International University, Residence Life Coordinator


Professional Associations:


NASPA, ACPA, SEAHO
Additional Information:  
Joseph Haeffel
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2002-2005



Hometown: Monticello, IA
Bachelor's Degree: BA Interpersonal Communications, University of Northern Iowa, 1997
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2002

Additional Education/Experience:

Worked at UNI Career Services for six years ending in 2004
Current School/Position: Sr. Recruitment and Career Counselor, W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University


Professional Associations:


NACE, MPACE, NCDA, Tempe Chamber of Commerce
Additional Information: Lives with husband Shane in Chandler, Arizona. We love to travel, site see, hike, cheer on the PHX Suns, spend time with friends and family, and spend every moment we can outside in the beautiful sunny, dry weather.
Jessica Heidemann
PSE Masters Program Alum, 1999-2002



Hometown:  
Bachelor's Degree:  
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs, UNI, 1996-1998

Additional Education/Experience:

Admissions Counselor, Iowa Central Community College (1998-1999); Iowa State University (1999-2003) doing National Recruitment in NY, NJ, CT, MA, VA, MD, FL, PA, OH, CO,  and CA as well as transfer recruitment.
Current School/Position: Assistant Director of Admissions, Minnesota State University, Mankato (2003-present)


Professional Associations:


AACRAO
Additional Information:
Engaged to be married Sept. 2, 2006; Boston Terrier named Millie; Has successfully held a position as Associate Registrar for 4 months while at MSU, Mankato and presented on articulation agreements for a TRF 101 training at the MnSCU (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) headquarters as well as in front of state CAO’s at a conference in northern Minnesota.
Andrew Hlubek
PSE Masters Program Alum, 1996-1998



Hometown: Indianola, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Leisure, Youth, and Human Services, UNI, Aug. 2005
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs, UNI, 2007

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: Academic Advisor, St. Louis University


Professional Associations:


 
Additional Information:
 
Ella Hoff
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2007



Hometown: Oak Park, IL
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, 1995
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs, UNI, Graduated 1998

Additional Education/Experience:

Hall Director/Assistant Director of Student Activities, 1998-200, Loras College
Assistant Director of Residence Life, Simpson College, 2000-2004
Current School/Position: Currently the Assistant Director of Residence Life for Facilities and Judicial Affairs at Mount Union College in Alliance, OH
Professional Associations: ACPA and ASJA
Additional Information:
Married husband Jay in 2000 and just had first baby boy (Aiden) on September 16th 2005. Two dogs: Chinese Shar Peis, Isabella and Theodore.
Laurie Dienberg-Hoppe
PSE Masters Program Alum, Graduated 1998



Hometown: Oak Forest, IL
Bachelor's Degree: English and Psychology, Clarke College
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2006

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: Academic Advisor, Upper Iowa University - Waterloo Center

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:  
Kim Jasper
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2004-2006



Hometown:  
Bachelor's Degree:  
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Additional Information:  
Kent Johnson
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Hometown: Monticello, IA
Bachelor's Degree:  
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Additional Information:  
Jenny Johnson
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2006 Graduate



Hometown: Ottumwa, IA
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology, Luther College
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2005

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: Assistant Director of Career Center, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL


Professional Associations:

NASPA, NASPA IV-E, Illinois Small College Placement Association
Additional Information:  
Jana Klauke
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2003-2005



Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Bachelor's Degree: Sociology, UNI 2003
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2005

Additional Education/Experience:

Center for Academic Acheivement, Financial Aid, and Admissions, UNI
Advising and Welcome Center at Palo Alto College in San Antonio
Academic Advisor, Northwest Vista College, San Antonio
UTSA TRIO, Student Advisor
Current School/Position: Interm Retention Team Lead, Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, Texas

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:  
Kimberly Koog
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2003-2005



Hometown: Indianola, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: English, UNI
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 1996

Additional Education/Experience:

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science
Current School/Position: Simpson College, Assistant Dean of Academic Achievement
Director, Academic Support Services


Professional Associations:

NCLCA, NACADA
Additional Information:  
Todd Little
PSE Masters Program Alum, 1994-1996



Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
Bachelor's Degree: Liberal Studies, UNI
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 1997

Additional Education/Experience:

Doctoral coursework: Student Affairs Administration & Research, University of Iowa
Current School/Position: Assistant Dean and Director, La Casa Cultural Latina, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


Professional Associations:

NASPA
Additional Information: . Two chilren: Tomas, a first year law student at University of Iowa and Elena a Sophomore at Stanford
Adele Lozano
PSE Masters Program Alum, 1995-1997



Hometown: Manchester, IA
Bachelor's Degree: Spanish, UNI 2001
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2003

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: Arizona State University, Academic Specialist, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication


Professional Associations:

NACADA
Additional Information: Enjoying the Arizona sunshine!
Sara Lyness
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2001-2003



Hometown: Waukee, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: BA, Education, UNI 1983
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2004

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: Assistant Director, Educational Opportunity Center, University of Northern Iowa


Professional Associations:

Additional Information:  
Kathy Martin
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2004



Hometown: Ankeny, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Organizational Communication, UNI
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2003

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Business - Career Services Associate Director


Professional Associations:

NACE, MWACE, IllinoisACE
Additional Information:  
Matthew Nuese
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2001-2003



Hometown: Oelwein, IA
Bachelor's Degree: Communications/Public Relations, UNI 1995
Master's Degree(s):  

Additional Education/Experience:

Currently in Learning and Organizational Change Masters Program, Northwestern University
Current School/Position: Assistant Director of Career Services, Northwestern University


Professional Associations:

NASPA, NACE, MACE, Graduate Career Consortium, Net Impact
Additional Information: Wife, Rebekah Nguyen, HUGE CUBS FAN
Thy Nguyen
PSE Masters Program Alum



Hometown: Cresco, IA
Bachelor's Degree:  
Master's Degree(s):  

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Additional Information:

 
Holly Olson
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2006 Graduate



Hometown: Waterloo, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: BA Psychology
Upper Iowa University, 2003
 
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2007

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: University of Northern Iowa, Medical Records Administrator at Student Health Clinic

Professional Associations:

 

Additional Information:

 
Shelly O'Connell
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2007



Hometown: Marion, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree:

B.A. Psychology and B.A. Management: Human Resources, UNI 1999

Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2001

Additional Education/Experience:

Assistant Director of Admissions-Creighton University (2001-2005)

Assistant Dean of Students-Cornell College (2005-2006)

Current School/Position:

Outreach Representative-College Planning Center Cedar Rapids Office (2006-Present)

Professional Associations:

NACAC, PNACAC, IACAC, IASFAA, MASFAA, NASFAA

Additional Information:  
Thomas O'Shea
PSE Program Alum, 2001 Graduate



Hometown: Dubuque, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Social Work, UNI 1992
Master's Degree(s): Youth/Human Service Agency Administration, UNI 1996

Additional Education/Experience:

Specialist Degree: Adult Education, Drake University 1999
Doctorate Degree: Educational Leadership/PSE, UNI 2005
Current School/Position: Grand View University, Director of Academic Achievement

Professional Associations:

National College Testing Association, AHEAD, ACT Advisory Panel, Waterloo Jaycees, American Association of University Women
Additional Information:  
Kristine Owens
PSE Program Alum, 2005 Graduate



Hometown: Wyoming, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: History, Secondary Teaching, UNI, 2005
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2007

Additional Education/Experience:

 
Current School/Position: Athletic Academic Advisor, University of Akron

Professional Associations:

Additional Information:  
Kara Park
PSE Program Alum, 2007 Graduate



Hometown: Barron, Wisconsin
Bachelor's Degree: Business Management
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2004

Additional Education/Experience:

 
Current School/Position: Residence Hall Director
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Professional Associations:

ACUHO, UMR
Additional Information: Husband, Matt and cat named Pumpkin
Jessie Pondell
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2002-2004



Hometown: Corwith, IA
Bachelor's Degree: Mass Communications, Grand View College
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2006

Additional Education/Experience:

Wartburg College, 1997-2006, most recently Associate Director of Admissions
Current School/Position: Director of Student Involvement and New Student Programs, Grand View College, Des Moines, IA

Professional Associations:

NODA, IACAC, NACAC
Additional Information: Husband, Matt and two sons, Owen and Alex. I love running, scrapbooking and spending time with my boys!
Heidi Pries
PSE Masters Program Alum, 1998-2006



Hometown: Stuart, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: BA English
UNI, 2002
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2007

Additional Education/Experience:

 
Current School/Position:  

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:  
Mark Rowe
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2007



Hometown:  
Bachelor's Degree:  
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa

Additional Education/Experience:

 
Current School/Position: Hall Director, University of St. Thomas

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:  
Kari Rusch-Curl
PSE Masters Program Alum



Hometown: Mechanicsville, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Communication and Spanish
University of Northern Iowa
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2000

Additional Education/Experience:

Two Years Advising
University of Texas at San Antonio
Current School/Position: Communication Coordinator for Enrollment Services: Admissions
University of Northern Iowa

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:  
Robin Sandberg
PSE Masters Program Alum, 1998-2000



Hometown: Waterloo, IA
Bachelor's Degree:  
Master's Degree(s):  

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position:  

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Additional Information:  
Nancy Scoggins Rose
PSE Program Alum, 2006 Graduate



Hometown: Waterloo, IA
Bachelor's Degree: General Studies, UNI, 2004
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2007

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position:  

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:  
Sheila Shaw
PSE Program Alum, 2007 Graduate



Hometown: Tama, IA
Bachelor's Degree:  
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Additional Information:  
Daria S. Slick
PSE Program Alum, 2006 Graduate



Hometown: Chicago, IL
Bachelor's Degree: BA Political Science
Manchester College, 1998
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2007

Additional Education/Experience:

Hall Coordinator: Iowa State University
Area Coordinator: Simpson College
Current School/Position:  

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:  
Ken Smith
PSE Program Alum, 2007 Graduate



Hometown:  
Bachelor's Degree:  
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Additional Information:  
Delann Soenksen
Alum:



Hometown: Iowa Falls, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Secondary Education in Social Studies
University of Northern Iowa
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2003

Additional Education/Experience:

 
Current School/Position: Assistant Director of Enrollment Services-Financial Aid
University of Northern Iowa

Professional Associations:

IASFAA, MASFAA, NASFAA, AACRAO
Additional Information: Husband, Bill and two children, Will and Kenna
Heather Soesbe
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2000-2003



Hometown: New York City (Brooklyn)
Bachelor's Degree: BS in Earth Science and Geology from Central Michigan University,1995
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs and Geography, UNI, Graduated 1999; Awarded the Paul C. Kelso Award for Postsecondary Education: Student

Additional Education/Experience:

Currently working on a PhD in Leadership for Higher Education at Capella University.  Plan on graduating in 2009 and my dissertation is "Assessing and Evaluating the overall effectiveness of Ally Safe Zone Programs at ELCA Lutheran Colleges."
Current School/Position: General Manager of The Grove @ Ellensburg, Washington (http://www.gogrove.com). Campus Crest Communities

Professional Associations:
 

ACPA, NASPA, UMR-ACUHO, ACUHO-I, SJTI
President of The Ally Group (
http://www.theallygroup.org)
A professional diversity consulting company that focuses on Ally Safe Zone Training (
http://www.safezoneforall.com).
Additional Information: Wife Sara married in Cedar Falls in 1998.  Daughter Annica born in 2003.  Cat Cocoa born in 2000.
Brian C. Steinberg
PSE Masters Program Alum, Graduated 1999



Hometown: Sedona, Arizona
Bachelor's Degree: East Asian Studies (Japanese)
University of Arizona, 1995
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 1998

Additional Education/Experience:

 
Current School/Position: Real Estate Agent, Coldwell Banker, Sedona, Arizona

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:  
Sami Lyn Story
PSE Masters Program Alum, 1996-1998



Hometown: Manly, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology and Community Sociology, Wartburg College, 2003
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2007

Additional Education/Experience:

 
Current School/Position: Career Counselor, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:  
Erin Swancutt
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2007



Hometown: Klang, Malaysia
Bachelor's Degree: B.A. (Hons) Geography, University Malaya 1984
Master's Degree(s): M.A. (TESOL) 1994 & M.A.E. (Educational Psychology) 1998, UNI

Additional Education/Experience:

Ed.D - Educational Leadership, UNI 2003
Current School/Position: Director, Teaching & Learning, Taylor's University College, Malaysia

Professional Associations:

Qualitative Research Association Malaysia (Secretary)
Additional Information:  
Irene Tan
Ed. D. Alum, 2003



Hometown: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 
Bachelor's Degree: Elementary & Special Ed., University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, 2004 aya 1984
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs, UNI 1996

Additional Education/Experience:

 
Current School/Position:  

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:  
Beth Thompson
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2007



Hometown: Dubuque, IA
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology, UNI 1992
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs, UNI 1996

Additional Education/Experience:

 
Current School/Position: Director of Student Life, Loras College

Professional Associations:

NASPA
Additional Information:  
Kimberly Walsh
PSE Masters Program Alum, Graduated 1996



Hometown: Traer, IA
Bachelor's Degree: BA in Public Relations, Coe College, 1997
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs, UNI 2000

Additional Education/Experience:

 

Director of Career Services, Clarke College, Dubuque, IA, 2006-2007

 

Assistant Director of Career Services, Clarke College, 1998-2006

Current School/Position:

 

Career Counselor and Adjunct Faculty, Kirkwood Community College, Jones Regional Education Center location- Monticello

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:  
Julie Welter
PSE Masters Program Alum, Graduated 2000



Hometown: Indianola, IA
Bachelor's Degree:  
Master's Degree(s):  

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position:  

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:  
Molly West
PSE Program Alum, 2006 Graduate



Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA
Bachelor's Degree: General Studies, University of Nothern Iowa
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2006

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: Program Coordinator, Student Involvement & Activities Center, University of Northern Iowa


Professional Associations:

ISAP, ACUI
Additional Information:  
Erin Wheat
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2004-2006



Hometown: Eagle Grove, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: BSN, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Master's Degree(s): MSN, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas

Additional Education/Experience:

Ed.D., UNI, 2005
Current School/Position: Allen College, Professor

Professional Associations:

Sigma Theta Tau, Int.- Pi Kappa Chapter
Phi Delta Kappa
Iowa Organization of Nurse Leaders
INA/ANA
Additional Information:  
Kendra Williams-Perez
Ed.D. Program Alum, 1998-2005



Hometown: Mason City, IA
Bachelor's Degree: BS in Health Promotion, University of Iowa, 2001
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 200
6

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position: Resident Hall Coordinator, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina

Professional Associations:

ACPA, NCHO
Additional Information: I am adjusting to living in the south and really like the people I work with. The weather is great and living in a diverse environment has been really exciting for me.
Rachael Willits
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2006 Graduate



Hometown: Mud Butte, South Dakota
Bachelor's Degree: Interdisciplinary Sciences
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Master's Degree(s): Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
University of Northern Iowa, 2003

Additional Education/Experience:

Human Resource Specialist for Navistar International, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Current School/Position: Currently not employed

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information: Married to Paul and currently staying at home raising my family of one daughter and three sons: Cherokee,7 Wyatt, 3, Garrett, 2 and Clint, 2 months. We are also homeschooling and living on a little acreage near Ackley.
Cheyenne Winkler
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2001-2003



Hometown: Conrad, IA
Bachelor's Degree:  
Master's Degree(s):  

Additional Education/Experience:

Current School/Position:  

Professional Associations:

 
Additional Information:  
Angie Zern-Dickinson
PSE Masters Program Alum, 2006 Graduate

 


 

Hometown: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: General Studies, UNI, 2004
Practicum/Internship/
Professional Experience:
UNI Financial Aid

Research Interests:

Financial Issues
Favorite Quote: "I prefer to die on my feet than live on my knees."
PSE Master's Program Alum

 



Hometown: Dike, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: History Education, UNI, December 2005
Practicum/Internship/
Professional Experience:
Admissions Graduate Assistant 2006-2007

Research Interests:

First-Year Experience
Favorite Quote: "Dance as though no on is watching you, Love as though you have never been hurt before, Sing as though no one can hear you, Live as though heaven is on earth."
PSE Master's Program Alum, 2008 Graduate

 


 

Hometown: Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Secondary Science Education, UNI, 2005
Practicum/Internship/
Professional Experience:
One year teaching in Waterloo Community Schools

Research Interests:

 
Favorite Quote: "Success in life is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration."
PSE Master's Program Alum, 2008 Graduate

 


 

Hometown: Mazomanie, Wisconsin
Bachelor's Degree: Sociology/History Minor, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, December 2003
Practicum/Internship/
Professional Experience:

Graduate Assistant: Ed. Leadership, Counseling, Postsecondary Ed.
Practicum: Student Involvement & Activities Center, Study Abroad

Research Interests:

Study Abroad, Student Activities
Favorite Quote:

"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." - Douglas Adams

PSE Master's Program Alum, 2008 Graduate

 


 

Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: General Communications and Family Studies Minor, UNI, December 2005
Practicum/Internship/
Professional Experience:

Graduate Assistant: UNI Academic Advising
Summer Orientation Practicum, 2006
Peer Advisor in Residence (PAIR)

Research Interests:

-Academic Transition
-First-Year Experience
Favorite Quote:
PSE Master's Program Alum, 2008 Graduate

 


 

Hometown: Farley, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Communications, Upper Iowa University, 1998
Practicum/Internship/
Professional Experience:

Resident Assistant and Hall Director, 2 years, UIU

Research Interests:

Egypt and the Roman Empire
Favorite Quote:  
PSE Master's Program Alum, 2008 Graduate

 


 

Hometown: Reinbeck, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Communication, English Minor, Luther College, 2000
Practicum/Internship/
Professional Experience:

Professional Experience: 2000-2006: Admissions Counselor / Area Coordinator, Luther College
2006-2007: Admissions Counselor, UNI

Research Interests:

-Role / Importance of Academic Advisor
-First-Year Experience
-Retention on Campus

Favorite Quote: "Every great accomplishment is the result of a heart on fire."
PSE Master's Program Alum, 2008 Graduate

 


 

Hometown: Manchester, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Elementary Education, UNI 2006
Practicum/Internship/
Professional Experience:

Professional Experience: ROTH Complex Residence Life Coordinator

Research Interests:

 
Favorite Quote: "Rocks can be stepping stones or stumbling blocks, it is all in your perspective." -- Unknown
PSE Master's Program Alum, 2008 Graduate

 


 

Hometown: Ossian, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Health Promotion, Emphasis in Women's Health, UNI, May 2002
Practicum/Internship/
Professional Experience:
Internship: Olmsted County Health Department, Rochester, MN: Health Educator (Jan 2002-June 2002)

Professional Experience:
July 2002-October 2003: American Cancer Society of Rochester, MN: Navigator
2003-2005: Franciscan Skemp Caledonia, MN: Medical Assistant
2005-Present: Northeast Iowa Community College/ Calmar Campus: Continuing Education Program Manager

Research Interests:

 
Favorite Quote: "Always start from the positive"
Jessica Wenthold
PSE Master's Program Alum, 2008 Graduate

 


 

Hometown: Dunkerton, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Management, Upper Iowa University, 1989
Practicum/Internship/
Professional Experience:
Continuing Education, Hawkeye Community College

Research Interests:

 
Favorite Quote: "A person's strengths used to excess, becomes a weakness."
PSE Master's Program Alum, 2008 Graduate

 


 

Hometown: Dunkerton, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Secondary Education: Social Studies, Upper Iowa University, 2006
Practicum/Internship/
Professional Experience:
 

Research Interests:

Academic / Career Advising
Favorite Quote: "To teach is to touch a life forever."
PSE Master's Program Alum, 2008 Graduate

Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology and Sociology, Mt. Mercy
Practicum/Internship/
Professional Experience:
Practicum with Athletic Academic Advising

Research Interests:

First year/transfer retention
Favorite Quote: Carpe Diem (Seize the day)
PSE Master's Program Alum, 2008 Graduate

Hometown: Manly, Iowa
Bachelor's Degree: Communication Arts, Wartburg College, 2006
Practicum/Internship/
Professional Experience:
Residence Life Graduate Intern, Wartburg College 2006-2007

Research Interests:

Service-Learning
Favorite Quote: "BE the change you wish to see in the world." -- Mahatma Ghandi
 
PSE Master's Program Alum




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