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Tatiana McKenna

Evaluator, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc (ECE)

Tatiana McKenna has worked at Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. since 2008. She earned her Specialist Diploma from Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University (Ukraine); the equivalent, in the United States, of a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English and German languages, with an emphasis on TESOL. Tatiana has 8 years of pedagogical and scientific experience from Ukraine. In addition to acting as an Assistant Professor at Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University for 5 years (teaching English and Methods of Foreign Languages), she spent 3 years working on a scientific dissertation on the Methodology of Teaching Foreign Languages at Kyiv National Linguistic University (Ukraine). Tatiana is a native speaker of Ukrainian and Russian, and is also fluent in German. Her countries of specialization include former USSR, Western and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. She participates and presents at various regional, national, and international conferences hosted by WAIE, TAICEP, EAIE, NAFSA, and ECE webinars.

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David Mihalyi

Associate Director, International, AACRAO

Research & Policy Division

David (Dave) Mihalyi has been a professional evaluator of international educational credentials since July 1987.  He currently serves as Associate Director - International for the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). He is a member of TAICEP (The Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals), has contributed to various publications published by AACRAO and NAFSA, and is co-author of the ECE Presents series volume, The Educational System of Spain.

Dave's Role at AACRAO

Dave manages AACRAO’s contracted partnership with the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), provides training and guidance for remote evaluation staff, and contributes expertise to the AACRAO Electronic Database for Global Education (EDGE), while serving as an ex-officio member of AACRAO’s International Education Standards Council (IESC). 

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Adrienne Bricker

University Registrar at The Ohio State University

Adrienne serves as the University Registrar at The Ohio State University and has nearly 13 years of experience in large, urban public universities. She has been active in AACRAO through committee and workgroup leadership and presentations at conferences. She holds a BA from Point Park University, a MSEd from Baruch College, and an EdD from Northeastern University. 

Kristina C. Anderson

Clinical Faculty Member, Student Affairs Administration, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Kristina C. Anderson, Ed.D., is a clinical faculty member in Student Affairs Administration at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Previously, she spent 25 years in admissions and enrollment management positions within the University of Wisconsin System campuses. She holds an Ed.D. in Leadership, Policy, and Administration from the University of St. Thomas, an M.Ed. in Higher Education from the College of William and Mary, and a B.A. in English from Albright College.

Review of: Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling

 

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Danielle Faucett

Associate Registrar at the University of Missouri – St. Louis

Slate Position: 2025-2026 Nominations and Elections Committee

Position Statement:

I am running for the position because I am deeply committed to advancing the mission and vision of AACRAO. As a dedicated member of this organization, I believe in its ability to shape the future of higher education administration. My experience and passion drive me to contribute actively to AACRAO as a way of supporting its members and Board of Directors. It is my hope that I am able to continue to give back to AACRAO in any way that I can.  

My goals, if elected, are as follows:

1.  Enhancing Member Engagement: I aim to continue fostering connections among AACRAO members. By encouraging involvement, we can continue to create an atmosphere of collaboration and engagement. I think it is important to continue facilitating networking opportunities, webinars, and collaborative projects, to keep growing the vibrant community that shares best practices and innovative solutions.

2.  Advocacy and Policy: I will advocate for policies that promote equity, access, and student success. This includes understanding and communicating key initiatives that impact higher education now and in the future.

3.  Professional Development: I intend to promote, engage in, and support professional development offerings. Whether through workshops, conferences, or online resources, we can empower AACRAO members with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their roles.

4.  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: I am committed to fostering an inclusive environment within AACRAO. By promoting diversity and equity, we can better serve our diverse student populations.


 Danielle Faucett is Associate Registrar (Curriculum and Scheduling) at the University of Missouri – St. Louis and Chair of the AACRAO Enrollment Management and Retention Committee. With several years of experience in the registrar’s office, she has endeavored to make a positive impact on student retention by improving course scheduling processes using technological advancements and policy change. She has implemented course scheduling software to help strategically drive processes at her institution while also providing hands-on support to UMSL’s faculty, staff, students, and campus partners. Faucett has a bachelor’s degree in communication and master’s degrees in communication and adult and higher education from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. She recently earned a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies there as well.

Sandra Mohr

Dean of Academic Resources and Administration at the New England College of Optometry

Sandra Mohr has more than 20 years of leadership experience within higher education, where she has found practical ways of advancing impactful learning. She currently is the Dean of Academic Resources and Administration at the New England College of Optometry.  

Remote Learning Adaptations in Optometric Clinical Education

Ryan Fewins-Bliss

Executive Director of Michigan College Access Network

Ryan Fewins-Bliss is the Executive Director of Michigan College Access Network, an organization working to increase college readiness, participation and completion in Michigan among low-income students, first-generation college-going students and students of color. MCAN’s goal is to increase the percentage of Michigan residents with postsecondary certificates or degrees to 60 percent by the year 2030.

Crisis after Crisis: Why We Can’t Give Up Hope amidst the Pandemic

Joe Head

Inaugural Director of the AACRAO Strategic Enrollment Management Endorsement Program

Joe Head was the inaugural director of the AACRAO Strategic Enrollment Management Endorsement Program and served in that role until 2016. He is the former vice president of enrollment for Kennesaw State University. In 2004, Head was the recipient of AACRAO’s APEX Award for Student Success.

SEM Endorsement Program: Ten Years of Growing Enrollment Management Competency

Sarah Tuxbury

Communications and Marketing Writer, University of Michigan-Dearborn

Sarah Tuxbury is a communications and marketing writer who highlights faculty endeavors and research discoveries at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She’s a CASE V award-winning writer and former Gannett journalist whose work has been published in a variety of media outlets, including The Los Angeles Times and The Chicago Tribune. She received her Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Arts degree from Central Michigan University.

An Interview with Patricia Smith

Jonathon Goodson

Business Intelligence Engineer, Clayton State University

Jonathon Goodson is a Business Intelligence Engineer in the Department of Enterprise Applications at the Clayton State University Office of Information Technology Services. He has earned degrees from both The University of Georgia and Clayton State University. His work in data analytics supports the university's mission of increasing enrollment and retention.

The Impact of Student Swirling and Transfer Credit Hours on Earning a Bachelor’s Degree

Celena Mondie-Milner

Associate VP for Strategy and New Student Support, The University of Texas at Austin

Celena Mondie-Milner, Ph.D., is Associate Vice President for Strategy and New Student Support and adjunct professor in Educational Leadership and Policy at The University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests include factors that influence access and success for college students, particularly first-year, first-generation and transfer students.

The Impact of Student Swirling and Transfer Credit Hours on Earning a Bachelor’s Degree

Charlie L. Harris

Associate Professor, Psychology, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clayton State University

Charlie L. Harris is an Associate Professor of Psychology and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Clayton State University. Her research interests include cultural self-schemas, body image perception, health behaviors, and college student adjustment.

The Impact of Student Swirling and Transfer Credit Hours on Earning a Bachelor’s Degree

Mark F. Daddona

Professor of Psychology and a Licensed Professional Counselor at Clayton State University

Mark F. Daddona is a Professor of Psychology and a Licensed Professional Counselor at Clayton State University, where he also previously served as associate vice president for enrollment management and academic success. His teaching and research interests include college student adjustment, academic success, mental health counseling, emerging adulthood, career development, and crisis response. 

The Impact of Student Swirling and Transfer Credit Hours on Earning a Bachelor’s Degree

Heather Abbott

Registrar at Yale Law School

Heather Abbott is Registrar at Yale Law School.  Prior to Yale Law School, Heather worked at the University of Michigan's Office of the Registrar, was an Associate Registrar at Northeastern University and an Assistant Registrar at Wesleyan University. Heather has been teaching AACRAO’s Registrar 101 online course since 2015 and is currently on the editorial board of College & University.  She received the AACRAO Research grant in 2020 for her dissertation research on how student data stewards make decisions about the use and release of student data. She has presented at AACRAO and regional association meetings, and is a member of the National Network of Law School Officers. Heather received a B.A. in English and a Master’s of Arts in Liberal Studies from Wesleyan, and an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University.

How Data Stewards Make Decisions to Protect or Disclose Student Information: Toward Consistent Criteria

Don't Fear FERPA, It is Fundamental: An Interview with Steven J. McDonald

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LeVar Burton

Actor, Director, Educator

LeVar Burton's iconic career began with his breakthrough role as Kunta Kinte in Roots (1977). LeVar continued to inspire, educate, and entertain audiences through his award-winning children's television show Reading Rainbow (1983-2009) and as Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994).

Mr. Burton's tireless dedication to education and charity has resulted in a variety of projects, including the award-winning Skybrary App, his podcast LeVar Burton Reads, the YouTube series This is My Story, two children's books Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm, and A Kids Book About Imagination, and through his advocacy for those suffering from Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (voicesofmpn.com), alongside many other projects and efforts.

We are excited to welcome LeVar Burton, the 2022 94th SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE host, as our closing speaker for AACRAO's 107th Annual Meeting. His commitment to education and steadfast dedication to equity and diversity serve as an inspiration to audiences around the world.

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James Kvaal

Under Secretary of Education

James Kvaal was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Under Secretary on September 14, 2021. James Kvaal formerly was president of the Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS), a research and advocacy nonprofit dedicated to affordability and equity in higher education. TICAS is nationally recognized for its research and policy recommendations on student debt.

Kvaal served in the Obama Administration as the deputy domestic policy adviser at the White House and deputy undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Education. He led efforts to cut student loan monthly payments, hold career colleges accountable for excessive debts, and make community colleges tuition-free. He helped organize the White House Summit on College Opportunity, which featured more than 100 college presidents and other leaders committing to actions to help more students graduate from college. He also has served in senior roles in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

Kvaal taught at the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy, and graduated with honors from Stanford University and Harvard Law School.

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Scott A. Campbell

Vice president for Partnership Development at CAEL

Dr. Scott A. Campbell is the Vice President for Partnership Development at CAEL. He brings a well rounded background in academic and student affairs leadership as well as extensive experience in developing complex partnerships in the higher education arena. Scott rejoined CAEL after serving as the Vice President for Education & Adult Learning at Plectica where he spearheaded business development in higher education and corporate learning to help organizations become more effective and get better results through systems thinking, leadership, and mapping.

Prior to Plectica, Scott was the Vice President for Higher Education at the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), where he worked with higher education institutions to help them become more responsive to the unique and changing needs of learners. Campbell worked as the Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Edgewood School. He also served as the Executive Director for Partnership Development at Regis University, New Ventures, and as the Director of Student Activities at Regis University.

Campbell completed his B.A. at the University of Oklahoma in 1991. He received his MA in Higher Education Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1996. In 2005, he completed his PhD in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership at the University of Northern Colorado.

In his prior life, Campbell was drafted by the Montreal Expos. He currently ranks fifth all-time at the University of Oklahoma in career batting average (.384). More recently, Campbell was honored by the State of Wisconsin for his work supporting veterans at Edgewood College and served as a board member of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation. Campbell lives in Arlington, TX with his wife of 29 years, Yvonne. They are recent empty-nesters.

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Heather Anderson

Community Engagement Coordinator, Kuali Student

After spending nearly 8 years working with curriculum in a registrar’s office at Brigham Young University - Idaho, Heather was hired by Kuali and in 2021 was named the Community Engagement Coordinator for Kuali Student. Her experience working with Kuali’s SaaS solution for catalog and curriculum management at the university made it a logical decision to come to the SaaS side to introduce Kuali Student to other institutions that might benefit from its software solution.

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Cynthia Grunden

Financial Aid and Higher Education Specialist, Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC

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Cynthia Grunden has more than 20 years of experience as an enrollment management professional. She is a NASFAA Certified Financial Aid Administrator, serves as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission, serves as a leadership coach for Blue Icon Advisors, and recently authored a chapter on strategic planning for the third edition of NASFAA’s anthology “You’re the Director: A Guide to Leadership in Student Financial Aid.” Cynthia holds a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Organizational Change from Roosevelt University.

Capstone Project: Cynthia completed a literature review that applied Vincent Tinto’s theory of student departure to recent research in student retention. 

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Keir McIsaac

Manager, Admissions, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Keir McIsaac has been working with Memorial University of Newfoundland since 2007, primarily in the area of international student recruitment. He recently took on a new role, managing the Admissions unit within the Office of the Registrar. He lives and works in St. John’s, on Canada’s beautiful Atlantic coast.

2022 SEM-EP Graduate

Capstone Abstract: This capstone research project examined 727 applicants to Memorial University from the WAEC/NECO curricula, providing data-driven recommendations to modify the undergraduate admission requirements and help grow the enrolment of English-speaking West African students at Memorial.