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Sioux Falls School Board
President: Kent Alberty
Vice President: Cynthia Mickelson
Member: Carly Reiter
Member: Kate Parker
Member: Todd Thoelke
Southeast Tech Council
Scott Reed- Smithfield Foods
Southeast Tech Council Chairperson |
Mike Crane- Bender Midwest Development
Southeast Tech Council Vice-Chairperson |
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Scott Oyen- Rosenbauer South Dakota
Southeast Tech Council Vice-Chairperson (2nd) |
Deborah Letcher- Sanford Health
Past Chairperson |
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Kent Alberty- Employment Edge |
David Long- Sanford Health |
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Daemon Coughlin- Oakridge Nursery |
Mark Mickelson- Mickelson & Company |
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Rob deWit- Baete – Forseth HVAC |
Cindy Monnin- Friessen Construction Co., Inc. |
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Clara Hart- Refugee Congress, Board Chair |
Rick Thaler- South Central Child Development Inc. |
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Kim Jensen- Avera Health |
Jackie Pommer- Southeast Tech Faculty |
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Kristie Vortherms -Southeast Tech Staff |
Southeast Tech Administration
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President: Robert J. Griggs, JD, University of North Dakota School of Law; BA, University of North Dakota. |
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Vice President, Finance and Operations: Rich Kluin, MBA, University of South Dakota; BSBA, University of South Dakota |
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Vice President of Academics: Benjamin Valdez, DBA, California Southern University; EdS, Liberty University; MBA, American InterContinental University; MEd, American InterContinental University; BS, Western International University |
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Vice President, Enrollment Management: Megan Fischer, MPA, University of South Dakota; BA; Dakota Wesleyan University |
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Executive Director, Student Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness: Tracy Noldner, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University; BA, South Dakota State University |
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Chief Information Officer (CIO): Erik VanLaecken, MS, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota |
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Dean of Curriculum and Instruction: Craig Peters, EdD, University of South Dakota; MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
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Director of Nursing Programs: Kristin Possehl, RN, MSN, University of Phoenix; MEd, South Dakota State University; BSN, Vanderbilt University |
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Director of Industry Relations: Lon Hird, MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, DeVry University |
Faculty
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Patrick Amor (Automotive Technology)
AAS, Automotive Technology, Southeast Technical Institute, ASE Master Certification in Automotive |
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Misty Armstrong (Electroneurodiagnostic Technology)
R.EEG.T, R.NCS.T; BS, Ashworth College, Norcross GA; AAS, Mayo School of Allied Heath and Rochester Community College |
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Chase Bardsley (Diesel Technology)
AOS, Universal Technical Institute; ASE certified in Automotive and Diesel
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Vincent Berry (Mechanical Systems/Plumbing Technology)
Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute; Plumbing licenses in the State of South Dakota, City of Sioux Falls and the State of Minnesota |
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Cory Borgen (Sports Turf Management)
BS, South Dakota State University; Certified Turfgrass Professional; Certified commercial chemical applicator |
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Janet Bortnem (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
BS, RT(R) RDMS, BS, Bellevue University; Radiographer, Sanford USD Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology; American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; Sonographer, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
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Kaay Bowman (Early Childhood)
MA, Augustana College; MEd, College of Charleston; BS, Charleston Southern University |
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Pam Boyd (Cardiac Sonography)
BS, Bellevue University; Registered Vascular Technologist; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer |
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Rod Breitling (Civil Engineering Technology/Land Surveying Technology)
MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University; AAS, University of South Dakota/Springfield; Professional Land Surveyor |
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Ron Burchatz (Collision Repair and Refinish Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical Institute, PPG Envirobase HP, ICAR MIG Welding, ASE B2/B3/B4 Collision |
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Ruby Castardo (Surgical Technology)
BSW, Dakota Wesleyan University; Surgical Technology, Southeast Technical Institute |
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Georgina Cavin (Accounting/Bookkeeping)
MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, National American University |
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Tony Conrad (Media Design)
BA, University of Sioux Falls; AAS, Southeast Technical Institute |
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Bryan Cox (Mechatronics)
MEd, South Dakota State University; BST, EET, South Dakota State University |
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Debborah Cummings (Pharmacy Technician)
CPhT, BA, Briar Cliff University |
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Chris Davis (Accounting/Bookkeeping)
MBA, University of South Dakota; BS, Augustana College |
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Elise Derry (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, BAN, Augustana College |
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JoEllen Deschamp (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
BS, RT(R) RDMS. BS, Bellevue University; Radiographer Sanford USD Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
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Amanda Dvanajscak (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, MSN, University of Phoenix, MHA, University of Phoenix, BSN, South Dakota State University |
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Stephanie Entringer (Registered Nursing)
RN, MSN Ed., Clarkson College, BAN, Augustana College |
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Fenecia Foster (General Education: Math)
MA, Minot State University; BA, Augustana College |
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Sara Gillis (General Education: English)
MA, University of South Dakota; BA, Augustana College |
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Mylynn Hanson (Healthcare Leadership)
MSN, RN; RN-MSN Walden University, RN Saint Luke’s School of Nursing |
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Matt Haynes (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, BSN, BS, South Dakota State University; Secondary South Dakota Teaching Certificate (2018)
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Rhoda Highfill (Hovland Learning Center)
MS, Black Hills State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Patrick Hoier (Invasive Cardiovascular Technology)
BS RCSA RCIS FSICP. BS, Doane College; AAS, Southeast Technical Institute, Registered Cardiovascular Specialist Assistant by ICCCCSA, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist by the CCI, Fellow of the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals |
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Debra Hunking (General Education: English)
MA, South Dakota State University; BA, South Dakota State University; Certified Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Instructor |
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Marcus Hunter (Electrician)
AAS, Mitchell Technical Institute; Journeyman Electrician; Electrical License in the State of South Dakota; Electrical License in the City of Sioux Falls
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Elizabeth Kassing (Civil Engineering Technology/Land Surveying Technology)
BS, South Dakota State University; Professional Engineering, Land Surveyor in Training |
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David Kavanagh (General Education: Sociology)
MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota |
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Jennifer Keyes (Hovland Learning Center)
BS, Dakota State University |
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Andrew Kibbe (Phlebotomy Technician)
CNMT, MEd, BS, South Dakota State University |
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John Kolander (Construction Management)
BS, California Polytechnic State University; AS, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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Jaclyn Kramer (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University; BSN, University of Sioux Falls |
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Sarah Lang (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, AAS Southeast Technical Institute; LPN, Southeast Technical Institute |
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Nicholas Lanphere (Diesel Technology)
AAS, WyoTech |
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Kristin Larsen (General Education: Math)
MEd, University of Sioux Falls; BA, Augustana |
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Sara Lease (Registered Nursing)
RN, MSN, University of Phoenix; BSN, South Dakota State University; AA, University of South Dakota; LPN, Minnesota West-Worthington |
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Loretta Leloux (Early Childhood)
MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Mitch Marcotte (General Education: Computer Applications)
BS, South Dakota State University; Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certified |
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Stacy McManus (Business Administration/Entrepreneurship)
MS, Colorado Technical University; BS, Black Hills State University |
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Ginger McNickle (Horticulture Technology)
BS, South Dakota State University; AAS, Northeast Community College |
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Jason Merritt (Automotive Technology)
AAS, NDSCS, ASE: Master Automotive, Advanced Engine Performance, Light Duty Diesel |
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Cathy Miller (Vascular Sonography)
BS, Bellevue University; LPN, Minnesota West-Worthington; Registered Vascular Technologist by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
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Rich Miller (Law Enforcement Science)
AAS, Western Iowa Tech; Graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command
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Roger Morris (Computer Programming/Software Support Specialist)
BSCS, Missouri Institute of Technology |
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Britney Mower (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, BSN, University of Texas, ASN, Western Iowa Tech, LPN, Southeast Technical Institute |
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Debi Nowak (Administrative Assistant/Office Assistant/Healthcare Office Specialist)
MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, Black Hills State University; AA, Northern State University |
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Curt Olson (Electronics)
MSEd, Southwest Minnesota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Michelle Osborn (Licensed Practical Nursing)
BSN, Presentation College; AS, Presentation College; Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute.
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Dustin Pepper (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, BSN, South Dakota State University |
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Merrel Pepper (Computer Technician/Network Administration)
MPE, University of Nebraska; BA, Augustana; CCNA and CCAI |
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Dennis Peters (Financial Services: Banking Emphasis/Financial Services: Insurance Emphasis)
MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BA, South Dakota State University |
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Sherri Post (Healthcare Leadership)
RN, MEd, South Dakota State University, BSN, South Dakota State University |
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Kristin Possehl (Licensed Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing)
RN, MSN, University of Phoenix; MEd, South Dakota State University; BSN, Vanderbilt University |
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Lee Pothast (Diesel Technology)
MS, University of Nebraska Lincoln; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Catherine J. Rasmussen (Medical Coding)
BS, Northern State University; AA, Northern State University; Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute; AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
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Cynthia Roller (Computer Programming/Software Support Specialist)
BS, Dakota State University, AS Dakota State University |
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Jean Rose (Business Administration/Entrepreneurship)
MA, Augustana College; BS, Huron University |
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Dennis Russell (General Education: Psychology)
PhD, University of South Dakota; MS, St Cloud University; BS, University of Nebraska, Kearney |
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Jeanette Saugstad (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, BAN, Augustana College |
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Kenneth Schaffer (Computer Technician/Information Technology Security)
BS, Bellevue University |
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Jeff Schlepp (Architectural Engineering Technology)
AIA, BArch, North Dakota State University; BA, North Dakota State University; Registered Architect |
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Nicholas Schneider (Digital Media Production Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical Institute |
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Terry Schneider (Welding)
Diploma, Mitchell Technical Institute; AWS Certified Welding Inspector; AWS Certified Welding Educator; FAA A&P Airframe and Power Mechanic (LATI) |
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Johnnie Schroeder (Mechanical Engineering Technology)
BS, Dakota State University; AAS, North Dakota State College of Science |
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Colette Schwartz (Licensed Practical Nursing)
BSN, University of South Dakota; ADN, University of South Dakota
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Kevin Shotkoski (Diesel Technology)
AOS, WyoTech |
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Paul Tunge (Residential Heating & Air Conditioning)
BS, Bellevue University; AAS, Southeast Technical Institute; HVAC Contractor |
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Jeffrey Van Overbeke (General Education: Speech)
MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Daniel Vos (Residential Heating & Air Conditioning)
BA, Augustana University; MEd, South Dakota State University; AAS, Southeast Technical Institute
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Rick Warkenthien (Media Design Technology)
BS, South Dakota State University |
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Doug Warner (Nuclear Medicine)
MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, Bellevue University; CNMT, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute |
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Steven Weddle (Welding)
AWS, CWI/CWS, Hobart Institute of Welding Technology; AWS Member, ASNT Member
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Kim Weihe (Marketing)
MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, Minnesota State University- Mankato |
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Kristin Wellnitz (General Education: Psychology)
MA, University of South Dakota; BA, Buena Vista University |
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Mike Wendell (Collision Repair and Refinish Technology)
BS, SDSU; PPG Deltron, PPG Envirobase, OSHA CareerSafe, ASE Painting and Refinishing |
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Myra Werkmeister (Registered Nursing)
BS, BSN, Dakota Wesleyan University; AAS, Southeast Technical Institute; Diploma, Western Iowa Tech
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Brian Williams (Marketing)
MBA, University of Wyoming; BS, University of South Dakota |
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Todd Wohlwend (Computer Technician/System Administrator)
MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University; Red Hat Certified Technician, Network+ |
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Dana Wolff (Financial Services: Banking Emphasis/Financial Services: Insurance Emphasis)
MSAS, University of South Dakota; BS, Black Hills State University; Certified Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Instructor |
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Levi Wood (Welding)
Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute
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Lab Specialists
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Micah Gibler, AAS, North Dakota State College of Science |
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Terry Prouty, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute; ASE Master Certified in Automotive |
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Julie Sackett, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute; AAS, St. Paul College |
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Joyce Van Zee, CST, Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute, Clinical Coordinator |
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Bernadette Willuweit, LPN Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute; CPR Instructor Certification, Sanford |
Student Success Advisors
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Elizabeth Harder, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Anna Johnson, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, Southwest Minnesota State University |
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Emily Olson, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota |
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Chelsea Reisch, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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LaDonna Zellmer, MSEd, Northern State University; BS, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) |
Retention Coordinators
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Tara Carruthers, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota |
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