Title
Director of Career DevelopmentOffice Building
University Student UnionOffice
136Mailing Address
University Student Union 136Student Union & Activities-Box 2815
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007
Biography
I oversee the Office of Career Development. In this role, direct and manage the university career services as it assists all students, alumni, faculty and employers in the development of career education, career search and identification pursuit of employment opportunities aligned with academic pursuits. Further, I handle strategic initiatives for my office as we continue to innovate and adapt to meet changing needs of our students.Clifton Strengths: Relator - Individualization - Ideation - Deliberative - Futuristic
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Education
- Ph.D. in musicology | University of Kansas | 2018
- Masters of musicology | University of South Dakota | 2007
- Masters of music performance | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 2002
- B.A. | Iowa State University | 2000
Academic Interests
- Career development
- Experiential education
- Internships
Committees and Professional Memberships
- Society for Experiential Education
- National Association of Colleges and Employers
- National Career Development Association
Work Experience
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy | Lawrence, KS
- 2018-2023 Associate director of experiential education
- 2014-2018 Coordinator of experiential education
- 2012-2014 Administrative assistant
Teaching Experience
- Graduate teaching assistant, University of Kansas
- Adjunct instructor- Washburn University, University of South Dakota, Kilian Community College
Courses Taught
- Music History
- Music Theory
- History of Jazz
- History of Rock n Roll
- Music Appreciation
- Introduction to College Studies
Areas of Research
- Dissertation: Integrating the Postmodern Avant-Garde: Art Music(s) at the Intersection of Improvisation.
- Thesis: “Lots O’Papa”: The Life of Nat Towles and His Orchestra.
Department(s)
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