Patrick Calhoun

Patrick Calhoun offers insight into trends and strategies for effective planning of modern academic libraries. He has more than 20 years of architectural experience in academic settings, with a focus on planning and user engagement in learning environments. Leading Stantec’s Library and Learning Commons Research and Benchmarking Team, Patrick has been involved in both primary […]

David Mariott, Ph.D.

Dr. David Mariott has worked in college admissions for the past seven years and has extensive experience utilizing data, research, and CRM technology to implement action-driven strategies in undergraduate recruitment. He currently serves as the Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Oklahoma State University (OSU) and leads the enrollment management division’s data management and […]

Cecilia Olivares

Cecilia’s responsibilities include advising undeclared transfer students in the College of Arts & Sciences and for the MizzouMACC program for students dually enrolled between Mizzou and Moberly Area Community College. She also leads first generation and transfer student initiatives and is currently leading the development of a brand new transfer student center at Mizzou. Previously […]

Joseph Connell

As the Assistant Vice President of Student Success, Joe routinely leads academic advising, career development, early alert, tutoring, new student experience, opportunity programs, and placement testing. He has presented, served, and received awards for his work in several national higher-education organizations including ACPA, EDUCAUSE, AACRAO, NACADA, NACE, NASPA, and EAB/Starfish. Joe earned his Bachelor’s degree […]

Steven Antalvari

Steven Antalvari, M.A.Ed. graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Psychology and Organizational Leadership and Supervision, followed by a graduate degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Akron. In 2008, Steven joined Kent State University advising primarily Exploratory students. Promoted in 2011 to Assistant Director, he architected the Exploration Plan whose backbone […]

Michael P. Macklin

Michael P. Macklin is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development at the Colorado Community College System. His primary focuses are workforce development, noncredit programming, and business partnership development. Through Mr. Macklin’s work with digital badges, he is leveraging the power of digital credential opportunities in advanced manufacturing, healthcare and information technology. […]

Olena Zhadko, Ph.D.

Dr. Olena Zhadko is an enthusiastic educator devoted to advancing teaching and learning with technology. Olena has had experience with online learning as a student, instructor, designer and an administrator and she brings nearly 15 years of experience in Higher Education. She currently serves as the Director of Online Education at Lehman College, City University […]

Craig T. Cobane

Cobane received his B.S. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where he was awarded the Chancellor’s Leadership Medallion. His M.A. and Ph.D. are from the University of Cincinnati, both in Political Science. His areas of expertise include international relations theory, terrorism/counter-terrorism, and international security policy. He has published over 100 articles, essays, […]

Sara Furr

Prior to her current position, Sara served as the director of the Center for Identity, Inclusion and Social Change (formerly known as the Center for Intercultural Programs) at DePaul University. In her current role, she is responsible for creating and facilitating diversity and social justice education initiatives for students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Before […]

Jake Heuser

Jake has spent over fourteen years working in development, with the last five as Vice President for Advancement at Bradley University. During his time at Bradley University and previously at Saint Louis University, Jake has experience working in major gifts, planned giving, annual funds, corporate and foundation relations, stewardship, alumni relations and has also worked […]