By Matthew Zackschewski, Online MBA Class of 2019
Matthew joined the Penn State Online MBA program in Fall 2017 as part of the first residency class since the program’s redesign. He earned a concentration in Project Management. While Matthew went back to school to earn his MBA, so did his father, George Zackschewski, with the American Military University and earned his concentration in Information Technology. Below, they have reflected on their father-son experience!
“Meet 220” is a series of posts featuring staff of the Smeal Professional Graduate Programs. “220” refers to the suite of offices within the Business Building where the team is housed.
Michelle Darnell, Director of Honor & Integrity, Management & Organizations, Smeal College of Business
What’s your role with the Smeal College community?
I hold two positions at Smeal: Director of Honor & Integrity, and Associate Clinical Professor in the Management & Organization department. I love that I get to strike a balance between these roles every day. In my classes, I strive to help others develop various skills related to ethical leadership in an organizational context. Continue reading
“Meet 220” is a series of posts featuring staff of the Smeal Professional Graduate Programs. “220” refers to the suite of offices within the Business Building where the team is housed.
Annie Kaverman, Online MBA Student Services Manager, Professional Graduate Programs
What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office?
As the Student Services Manager for the Online MBA (OMBA) Program, I meet with incoming students to map out their coursework taking into consideration the number of courses they are able to take each semester Continue reading
“Meet 220” is a series of posts featuring staff of the Smeal Professional Graduate Programs. “220” refers to the suite of offices within the Business Building where the team is housed.
Michelle Rockower, Online Programs Coordinator, Professional Graduate Programs
What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office?
I am an Online Programs Coordinator for several masters’ degrees and graduate certificates. I complete a very wide range of tasks on a daily basis, which I love. I could be chatting with an online student about the admissions process one moment and in a program planning meeting the next. I am involved in the details, but I also have the ability to help coordinate and influence the direction of the programs.
What did you do prior to coming to Smeal?
“Meet 220” is a series of posts featuring staff of the Smeal Professional Graduate Programs. “220” refers to the suite of offices within the Business Building where the team is housed.
Melissa Forsha, Administrative Support Coordinator, Professional Graduate Programs
What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office?
I’m the budget manager for the Professional Graduate Programs. I also serve as office manager and coordinator of the global immersion programs.
What did you do prior to coming to Smeal? Continue reading
“Meet 220” is a series of posts featuring staff of the Smeal Professional Graduate Programs. “220” refers to the suite of offices within the Business Building where the team is housed.
Dr. Brian Cameron, PhD. Associate Dean, Professional Graduate Programs
What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office?
I lead the design, development, and management of the evolving portfolio of professional masters programs and graduate certificates within the Smeal College of Business. Continue reading
“Meet 220” is a series of posts featuring staff of the Smeal Professional Graduate Programs. “220” refers to the suite of offices within the Business Building where the team is housed.
Stacey Dorang Peeler, Penn State Online MBA Managing Director, Professional Graduate Programs
What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office?
My role is managing director of the Penn State Online MBA program. While the role has a heavy focus in admissions and recruiting, I also oversee and coordinate anything on the co-curricular/operational side of the program, such as academic advising and career services. As our program is a partnership program with other campuses, led by the Smeal College of Business, part of my role is working closely with our Faculty Director to serve our internal stakeholders as well as our students. Continue reading
“Meet 220” is a series of posts featuring staff of the Smeal Professional Graduate Programs. “220” refers to the suite of offices within the Business Building where the team is housed.
Susan Winarchick, Data Operations Manager, Professional Graduate Programs
What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office?
My title is PGP Data Administrator. I am responsible for CRM process and management for the office. I have been in this role for two years and have been at Smeal for a total of 12 years. Continue reading
By Brenda Fabian, Director of MBA Career Services for Smeal MBA and Professional Graduate Programs
Your professional brand is an important way for others find you and view you. Make it easy for recruiters to find you. Consistently be the same person as an applicant, on your resume, Continue reading