Arkansas Tech University

Office of Admissions Staff


sdonnell@atu.edu	Shauna Donnell Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management M.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1997. B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1991. Shauna began her career at Arkansas Tech University in 1995 as full-time faculty in the Speech, Theatre, and Journalism Department. After opening the Advising Center in June of 1997, she was promoted to Interim Director of Enrollment Management in 1998 and named Director in June 1999. Shauna and her husband, Mike, have three children: Ryan, Joseph, and Preston. Shauna currently oversees the Office of Admissions and Student Recruitment, Upward Bound Academy and the Academic Advising Center.

awaniewski@atu.edu	Alisa Waniewski Coordinator of Recruitment and Academic Scholarships B.S., Henderson State University, 1990. Alisa began working for Arkansas Tech University in 1992. While at Tech, she has worked in the Office of Admissions, the Registrar's Office and the Financial Aid Office. Alisa also served as President of the Arkansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers in 2000-2001. She and her husband, Scott, have one child, Grey, and live on Mount Nebo in Dardanelle. Alisa is the contact person for all academic and transfer scholarships.

rtaylor@atu.edu	Ryan Taylor Coordinator of Information Services B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2003. Ryan came to the Admissions Office in March of 2005. In addition to designing recruitment publications, videos, and multi-media projects for the Admissions Office, Ryan owns his own business, F1rst Person Productions creating professional videos for commercials, weddings, music videos, and short films. In 2009, Arkansas Tech University won a "Best of Show" at the 24th Annual Admissions Advertising Awards with the Interactive CD Video Viewbook which he created. Ryan and his wife, Leah, and their twin girls, Lucy and Lily, reside in Russellville.

jlambert@atu.edu	Jessica Lambert Coordinator of Concurrent Enrollment M.B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2003. B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2000. Jessica began her career at Arkansas Tech as a student in 1996 and has since enjoyed working in the capacities of Publicity and Student Recruitment Specialist, Associate Registrar and is now the Coordinator of Concurrent Enrollment. Jessica is actively involved in the local United Way organization and enjoys working with the concurrently enrolled high school students at Tech. She currently resides in Russellville with her triplets, Braden, Jordan and Kaleb.

bgriffin5@atu.edu	Brandie Griffin Admissions Officer M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2009. B.S.B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2004. Brandie is originally from Springdale. She is a 2004 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelors in Management & Marketing and a 2009 graduate with her Masters in College Student Personnel. While earning her bachelor degree she worked in the Office of Admissions as a campus tour guide. After graduation, Brandie was Assistant Manager at Stage in Russellville for two years. Brandie realized that Tech is where she belonged and returned to work in the Office of Student Accounts in 2006 and joined the Office of Admissions in 2007. Brandie currently resides in Russellville with her husband, Jason.

cmullen@atu.edu	Courtney Mullen Admissions Officer M.S., Arkansas Tech University, in progress. B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2008. Courtney is a 2008 graduate from Arkansas Tech University with a double major in Speech Communications and Journalism: Public Relations. Originally from Farmington, she decided to attend Tech because of the welcoming campus and friendly people. While completing her undergraduate degree, she was very active on campus with groups ranging from student government and sorority life to specialty organizations such as the Society of Professional Journalists. Because of her great experiences with Tech, she joined the Office of Admissions in summer of 2008 and is pursuing her Masters in College Student Personnel. Courtney currently resides in Russellville.

cslone@atu.edu	Cara Slone Admissions Officer B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2007. Cara is a 2007 graduate from Arkansas Tech University with a degree in English and Creative Writing Education. She is from Russellville, but moved to Conway shortly after graduation to pursue a career in teaching at Mt. Vernon-Enola High School. After 2 ½ years of teaching high school students, Cara decided to return to Tech where she could interact with high school aged students and encourage them to pursue higher education.

tterrell@atu.edu	Tiffany Terrell Admissions Officer M.A., Arkansas Tech University, pending. B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2009. Tiffany is a 2009 graduate from Arkansas Tech University with a double major in Psychology and Sociology and a minor in Criminal Justice. While originally from California, her childhood home is in Grannis, AR. During her undergraduate years at Tech, Tiffany was active in many groups ranging from Greek life, Residence Hall Government, and four honor societies. Currently, Tiffany is finishing her Masters in Psychology and resides in Russellville with her puppies, Balto and Ko Ko.

jpope@atu.edu	Julia Pope Administrative Specialist III Julia began working for Arkansas Tech University in 1996. While at Tech, she has worked in the Registrar's Office and in Academic Affairs. Julia processes admission applications and assists prospective students with the admission process. Julia resides in Russellville with her husband, Anthony, and their two children, Lauren and Jordan.

kthrelkeld@atu.edu	Kerri Threlkeld Administrative Specialist III B.A., Arkansas Tech University, pending. Kerri came to the Office of Admissions in July of 2007 after working as a Registrar's Assistant. Kerri processes admission applications and assists prospective students with the admission process. Kerri resides in Russellville with her husband, Jeff, and their son, Alex. Their daughter, Casey, is enjoying on campus life at Tech!

cshen1@atu.edu	Shannon Shen Admissions Analyst Supervisor AA Nursing, Hungkuang University, Taiwan, 1991. Shannon and her husband, Ernest, moved to Russellville in 2000. Shannon processes admission applications and assists prospective students with the admission process. Shannon loves the River Valley and currently resides in Russellville with her husband, Ernest, and their two children, Gloria and Ethan.

ahoyt@atu.edu	Annie Hoyt Administrative Specialist II B.S.B.A., Arkansas Tech University, pending. Annie was raised in Little Rock and moved to Russellville in 2001. She attended Russellville High School and graduated in 2005. Along with working in Admissions, she is completing her degree in Management and Marketing. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.

lfraser@atu.edu	Lindelle Fraser Administrative Specialist II B.S.B.A., Arkansas Tech University, pending. Lindelle is a Russellville native and graduated from Russellville High School in 2004. She joined the Admissions team in November 2009 and is pursuing a degree in Accounting. Lindelle resides in Clarksville with her husband, Matt, and their two children, Mae and Molly.

mestrada@atu.edu	Marcela Estrada Administrative Specialist I B.A., Arkansas Tech University, pending. Marcela was raised in California, but moved to Russellville and graduated from Russellville High School in 2007. She is pursuing a degree in Rehabilitation Science. Marcela resides in Russellville with her husband Selvin, and their two children, Samantha and Katherine.