There’s always a lot happening in the 山 community, more than typically can fit into a few long articles or enewsletter blurbs. To catch you up on even more on-campus events, student successes, faculty and staff achievements and alumni accomplishments, we’re publishing more short-form content — Tiger Bites! — each month as a way for readers to see more of what makes 山 amazing.
Get caught up this month on:
- 山’s Leadership Academy for faculty and staff completes its first two cohorts
- Off-Farm Income podcast’s feature on 山’s Agribusiness program
33 complete 山 Leadership Academy in May
The first two cohorts of 山’s new professional development program celebrated completing seven months of work on leadership, communication, conflict resolution and creating inclusive workplaces. All were nominated for participation by leaders across 山’s campuses and campus locations.
The goals of the program are to:
- Increase self-awareness about personal leadership style, attitudes, skills and behavioral impact on others;
- Improve communication and relationship-building skills for inspiring, engaging and motivating others;
- Create new experiences in developing and leading project teams in complex organizations;
- Develop an environment that supports change and progress;
- Build university-wide networks and increase partnership, collaboration and alignment with 山’s mission and values.
Participants in the first two cohorts included:
| Name | Title | Office |
|
Sara Weixelman |
Senior HR Generalist |
Human Resources |
|
Kelli Backman |
Director of Enrollment |
Enrollment |
|
Melissa Morris-Wichman |
Interim Director of Online Education Services |
Online Education Services |
|
Amber Linnertz |
Director of Admissions |
Admissions |
|
Cali Biaggi |
Online Learning and Student Services Librarian |
Library |
|
Erin May |
Director of Extended Learning Opportunities |
Extended Learning Opportunities |
|
Julie Rasgorshek |
Executive Director of Advancement |
Advancement |
|
MacKenzie Jobes |
Director of Marketing |
Office of Strategic Marketing |
|
Michael Stehlik |
Director of Alumni Relations |
Advancement |
|
Mike Hatfield |
Manager of Grounds and Fleet Services |
Facilities |
|
Quint Geis |
Director of Career, Leadership, and Service |
Student Affairs |
|
Spencer Munson |
Assistant Director of Campus Engagement |
Student Affairs |
|
Tim Frey |
Dean |
College of Education |
|
Quinn Stryker |
Director of Service Center |
Technology Services |
|
Ryan Dorshorst |
Director of Technology Operations |
Technology Services |
|
Scott Sieck |
Manager of Maintenance Services |
Facilities |
|
Becky Hunke |
Assistant Dean |
Academic Affairs |
|
Don Stewart |
Manager of Construction Services |
Facilities |
|
Julie Heyen |
Controller |
Business Office |
|
Todd Keck |
Associate Director of Financial Aid |
Financial Aid |
|
Ann Koopmann |
Director of Academic Advising |
Academic Affairs |
|
Jennifer Bossard |
Dean |
College of Business |
|
Anne Ziola |
Director of Human Resources |
Human Resources |
|
Debra Meier |
Director of Online Education Services |
Online Education Services |
|
Denise Ellis |
Registrar |
Academic Affairs |
|
Federico Pena |
Director of Financial Aid |
Financial Aid |
|
Jackie Hinrichsen |
Senior Development Officer |
Advancement |
|
Jen Kennedy-Croft |
Head Coach Women's Soccer |
Athletics |
|
Kelli Schweitzer |
Bursar |
Business Office |
|
Kelsee Meissner |
Associate Registrar-Nonresidential Campus |
Registrar |
|
Kyle Schachenmeyer |
Assistant Controller |
Business Office |
|
Pedro Maligo |
Dean |
College of Arts and Sciences |
|
Anita Harkins |
Executive Director of Academic Support Services |
Academic Affairs |
Agribusiness featured on “Off-Farm Income” podcast
Early on in the spring semester, Sydney Erickson ’24 and Pete Poppert, assistant professor of practice in agribusiness and chair of the agribusiness department, spoke with Matt Brechwald for “.” Brechwald focuses some episodes of his show on agricultural colleges and programs in the United States, and heard about 山 through the grapevine (a.k.a. this January article about 山’s online FFA competition.)
The hour-long podcast was shared earlier this month and can be heard on the “Off-Farm Income” , as well as popular apps such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio and more.
