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sdonnell@atu.edu |
Shauna Donnell
Assistant
Vice President for Enrollment Management
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M.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1997.
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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 Math & Science Academy, and the
Academic Advising Center.
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awaniewski@atu.edu
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Alisa
Waniewski
Coordinator of Recruitment and Academic Scholarships
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.
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rtaylor@atu.edu
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Ryan
Taylor
Coordinator of Information Services
M.A., Arkansas Tech University, in progress.
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2003.
Ryan came to the Admissions
Office in March of 2005. Ryan owns his own business,
F1rst Person Productions, creating professional
videos for commercials, weddings, music videos, and
short films. In addition to designing recruitment
publications, videos, and multi-media projects for
the Admissions Office, Ryan recruits in northeast
Arkansas. Ryan and his wife, Leah, reside in
Russellville. He is currently pursuing his master's
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jlambert@atu.edu
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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.
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bsoar@atu.edu
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Brandie Soar
Admissions Officer
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M.S., Arkansas Tech University, in progress
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B.S.B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2004
Brandie is originally from Springdale and is a 2004 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a major in Management & Marketing. 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.
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lszabo@atu.edu
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Lea Szabo
Admissions Officer
Lea is originally from Harrison, AR. After receiving her undergraduate degree from John Brown University in 2005, she and her husband, Isaac, moved to Russellville so that Isaac could pursue a degree in Biology at Arkansas Tech. Lea and Isaac were very impressed with Arkansas Tech and have been happy to call Russellville home ever since. Lea began working in Tech Athletics in 2007. She joined the Registrar’s Office later that year and joined the Admissions Office in 2008. Lea enjoys taking classes at Arkansas Tech and traveling on nature photography trips with her husband.
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efulmer@atu.edu
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Emily Fulmer
Admissions Officer
Emily is originally from Cabot, AR and is a 2008 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a degree in Speech Communication. She loves to travel and meet new people, which makes recruiting an excellent fit for her. Emily is not new to the Admissions Office; she worked as a student worker/tour guide while earning her degree. Emily currently resides in Russellville.
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cmullen@atu.edu
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Courtney Mullen
Admissions Officer
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. Courtney currently resides in Russellville.
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jpope@atu.edu
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Julia
Pope
Administrative Assistant II
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 transfer and returning admission applications and assists
prospective students with the admission process.
Julia is currently pursuing her B.A. in Speech
Communications.
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kthrelkeld@atu.edu
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Kerri Threlkeld
Administrative Assistant II
Kerri came to the Office of Admissions in July of 2007 after working as a Registrar's Assistant. Kerri processes freshmen admission applications and assists
prospective students with the admission process. Kerri resides in Russellville with her husband Jeff
and her two children, Casey and Alex.
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sbrewer6@atu.edu
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Scarlett Brewer
Admission Analyst Supervisor
- AA Nursing, Mesa Community College, Arizona, 1975
Scarlett started at Arkansas Tech in October 2007. Scarlett processes admission applications and assists prospective students with the admission process. Scarlett and her husband moved to Russellville in November 2006 from Southwest Missouri where they both worked for the University of Missouri Health Care System. They reside in London and love Arkansas and the River Valley. In her spare time, Scarlett spends time at her loom creating hand-woven items. |
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groot@atu.edu |
Gina Root
Secretary II
Gina is no stranger to the admissions process. She has attended five different colleges around the country. She received her BS in Biology from Kansas State University and is currently seeking a Masters Degree from Arkansas Tech. Before returning to school and working in the Admission office, Gina taught Environmental Education in informal settings for seven years. Gina works at the front desk coordinating all campus tours and answering questions for visitors to the Office of Admissions. She and her husband Tony love all things outdoors, cooking and their dog, Peanut.
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cshen@atu.edu |
Shannon Shen
Secretary I
Shannon and her husband, Ernest, moved to Russellville in 2000. Shannon assists
with admissions and ACT processing. Shannon loves the River Valley and currently resides in London with her husband and their two children. |
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