Overview
Jacob is currenlty serving as the Interim Assistant Dean for Student Success. In this role, Jacob provides leadership and strategic direction for the Engineering Student Success Center (ESSC). The ESSC supports the growth of the engineering and computing workforce through K-12 STEM outreach, College of Engineering undergraduate recruitment, and student success initiatives. Jacob supervises the ESSC staff, supports the center's outreach, recruitment, and retention initiatives, and manages College of Engineering scholarships.
Additionally, Jacob directs student engagement, retention, and career and professional development initiatives for the College of Engineering. He oversees tutoring services, mentoring programs, living learning communities, and college-wide activities and events, and professional development initiatives to prepare students with the critical competencies for career success.
Contact Jacob for Information or Questions About:
- General ESSC Questions & Opportunities for College of Engineering Students
- The ESSC Strategic Plan
- College of Engineering Scholarships
- Wallace Scholars
- Career & Professional Development Opportunities for Students
- College of Engineering Student Organizations
- Engineers Without Borders (advisor)
- Society of Women Engineers (co-advisor)
- oSTEM (co-advisor)
Educational Background:
- Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, Wichita State University, 2023
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Master of Science, Student Affairs and Higher Education, Missouri State University, May 2014
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Bachelor of Arts, History, Pittsburg State University, May 2012
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