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Meet 220: Sarah Woodward

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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.

Sarah Woodward, MBA and MOL Education Program Assistant, Professional Graduate Programs

What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office?

I am the Education Program Assistant for the Residential Masters Programs in Business Administration (MBA) and Residential Management and Organizational Leadership (MOL). My responsibilities include managing student records from year of entry through graduation and assisting with the coordination of course offerings. My position also gives me Continue reading →

Meet 220: Annie Kaverman

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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.

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: Ryan Hess

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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.

Ryan Hess, Assistant Director of Employer Relations and Recruitment, Professional Graduate Programs

What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office? 

I am just starting out as the Assistant Director of Employer Relations and Recruitment for the MBA and MOL programs. Essentially, I’ll be working with everyone from prospective students to alumni and employers, and everyone in between. Continue reading →

Meet 220: Michelle Rockower

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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.

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?

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Meet 220: Matthew Soroka

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Matthew Soroka, MBA Career Services Associate Director, Professional Graduate Programs

What’s your role with the Smeal PGP office?

I am one of the Professional Graduate Program Career Coaches, Associate Director Smeal MBA & MOL Career Services. I support students as they explore full-time and internship job opportunities. Continue reading →

Meet 220: Melissa Forsha

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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.

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: Stacey Dorang Peeler

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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.

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: 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 →