Dave DeCecco
Home towns: Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, MO.
Undergraduate Institution: University of Missouri-Kansas City
Internship: Assistant Complex Director, Department of Student Housing
Current Employment: Consultant at Pennington & Company
What I learned through my internships?
“Through my internship with the Department of Student Housing, I learned many valuable skills. Leadership and organizational skills along with the ability to work with a diverse population can all be attributed to my time as an Assistant Complex Director. The professional staff is supportive and engaged me in professional and personal development that will continue through my professional career. My Student Success internship did just that…set me up for “success” after graduate school. Thank you KU!”
What I liked most about my Masters program?
“The Master’s program enabled me to explore the opportunities that interested me. From my Postsecondary Finance class to my for-credit internship with KU Endowment, I developed a program that met my needs and interests. I gained the skills and knowledge through class discussions and group projects to be successful post-graduation. A great education led me to great opportunities!”
Jamie Ehlinger
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Undergraduate: Trinity University (San Antonio, TX)
Internship: Student Involvement & Leadership Center (Fraternity & Sorority Life)
Current employment: Program Coordinator, Fraternity and Sorority Life at University of California-Berkely.
What I liked most about my internship?
“What I liked most about my internships was… being immersed into the university setting. The experience allows you to become a part of a large staff and family at the University of Kansas.”
What I liked most about the master's program?
“Learning about the foundations of higher education and student development theory.”
Rishad Gandhi
Home town: Calcutta, India
Undergraduate institution: Texas Christian University
Internship: Multicultural Resource Center and the University Career Center
What I learned through my internships?
"Having had the opportunity to work in two very different assistantships, I have learned what my strengths and weaknesses are in this field and what my niche is in Higher Education Administration."
What I liked most about my Masters program?
"The wonderful teachers in the program and the support provided by the Student Affairs professionals at KU."
Frances Lyons (no picture available)
Hometown: St. John, Kansas
Undergraduate institution: Kansas State University
Internships: Graduate Assistant Academic Advisor, School of Business Graduate Assistant Internship Advisor, University Career Center
Current position: Academic Advisor, University Advising Center, University of Kansas
What I liked most about my internship?
"I learned something new every day. Both of my internships allowed me to work with students, faculty, and staff with diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds, ensuring that each day provided an opportunity to apply my knowledge within a different context."
What I liked most about the master's program?
"We were continually challenged to think about how we could adapt and incorporate the classroom material to our current and future roles within higher ed."
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