Master of Science: College Student Personnel Services/Higher Education Administration

Miami University

Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communication

Bowling Green State University

Karen began her experience working with college students in the field of residence life in 1986. She has managed residence halls and supervised student resident staffs. Karen has assisted college students in the public, private, urban, and liberal arts higher education environments.  She has served in the fields of career development, personal counseling, academic advising, learning assistance, academic internships, new student orientation, student activities and organizations, fraternity and sorority advisement, educational testing, peer advising, and student leadership development. Karen has served as faculty for First Year Experience courses and Senior Capstone seminars. She also is a founding member of the Northeast Ohio Leadership Association. Karen too, has developed and presented various workshops to college students, including:

• Wise Choices: Thinking Before You Act

• Making the Most of Your Collegiate Years

• Surviving College with Study Skills

• Choosing a Fraternity or Sorority

• Conducting a Successful Job Search

• Writing a Resume that Shines

• Using Your Resources on Campus

• How to Resolve a Roommate Conflict

• The Benefits of Service Learning

• Choosing Your Major