For Faculty/Staff

First Year Advisory Board

The First Year Advisory Board exists to develop an agenda for professional development, program enhancement, and collaborative decision-making for programs and initiatives related to first-year student success. The board is comprised of faculty, staff, and students.

Guidelines for Evaluating First Year Experience (pdf)

First Year Advisory Board Members

Rev. Charles "Chuck" Adam, Chaplain, Director of Campus Ministry
Mara Adams, PhD, Associate Professor of Theology
Allison Ambrose, PhD, Professor of Accounting
Ramona Amos, Academic Support Specialist of First Year Experience
Jill Beinborn, Academic Advisor
Merredyth Beno, Asst. Dean for Student Retention
Sherri Erkel, Director of First Year Experience
Katherine Golden, Graduate Assistant of General Education
Rev. Robert "Bud" Grant, PhD, Associate Professor of Theology and Director of General Education
Matt Hansen, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life & Housing
Nancy Hayes,  PhD, Associate Professor of English
Micah Kiel, PhD, Assistant Professor of Theology
Barbara Kuttler, Reference Librarian
Shannon Mackey, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology
Jason Richter, Director of Student Engagement 
Owen Rogal, PhD, Professor of English
Alyse Schmidt, Admissions Counselor
Tracey Schuster-Matlock, PhD, Associate Dean of University Academic Programs
Angela Wolfe, Assistant Director and Internship Coordinator/Recruiter of the Career Center 

Learning Community 2013-14 Plan

For both continuing and new learning communities, please fill out the Learning Community Plan (.docx). Email the completed form to Sherri Erkel at ErkelSherri@sau.edu.  

MAP-Works®

MAP-Works®, Making Achievement Possible, is a comprehensive, student retention and success program designed for first-year students. Students take a series of web-based surveys at key points in their first year, and faculty, staff, and administrators can use their results to intervene effectively and help the student be successful.

 MAP Works Guide (pdf)