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Meet 220: Lou Gattis

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“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.

Lou Gattis, Clinical Professor of Finance, Faculty Director for MBA and EMBA, Professional Graduate Programs

What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office?

My role is to ensure students receive the best educational experience possible by (1) offering the most relevant curriculum, courses, concentrations, and options; (2) recruiting and supporting the top Smeal faculty to teach in graduate programs, (3) leading academic integrity efforts, and (4) acting as liaison between students and faculty.

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Meet 220: Susan Winarchick

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“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 →

Meet 220: Carrie Marcinkevage

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“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.  

Carrie Marcinkevage, MBA and MOL Managing Director, CRM Strategy Lead, Professional Graduate Programs

What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office?

I’m the managing director for the MBA and MOL programs. I work with admissions, student services, career services, employer relations, and our alumni. Essentially, I try to help make everything outside the classroom experience as positive as possible, from first connections with us to sad goodbyes and calling Penn State “home” no matter where you end up. Continue reading →

Meet 220: Carol Lockard

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“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. 

Carol Lockard, Employer Relations Manager, Professional Graduate Programs

What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office? 

I am the manager of employer relations for the MBA and MOL programs. I offer companies a user-friendly and efficient recruiting process.  I assist with on-line job posting, networking opportunities, digital resume distribution, on-campus recruiting, and special events for the MBA and MOL students. Continue reading →

Meet 220: Chelsea Benton-Monahan

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As of August 2019, Chelsea moved on to another role at the University. Her position was filled by Sarah Woodward. 

“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.  

Chelsea Benton-Monahan, Student Services Representative, Professional Graduate Programs

What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office?

I am the Student Services Associate for the MBA and MOL Programs.

What did you do prior to coming to Smeal?

I worked in Penn State’s international student office, and before that I lived and worked in Morocco for three years teaching English and doing non-profit work.

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Meet 220: Mike Waldhier, Director of Admissions

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“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.  

Mike Waldhier, Director of Admissions, Professional Graduate Programs

What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office?

I’m the Director of Resident Graduate Admissions, and I lead the team that manages recruiting, marketing, and admission efforts for our full-time two-year MBA program, and our one-year masters programs on campus. Continue reading →