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Meet Your 2009-10 Executive Board

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President

Dan Dakin
Wright State University:University College: Academic and Transfer Advisor
daniel.dakin@wright.edu
My name is Dan Dakin, I am proud to say I am the new Ohio Academic Advising Association ( OHAAA) president for 2009- 2010. I am an academic and transfer advisor for University College at Wright State University. I’d like to think I am a pretty normal guy with a non-traditional background for an advisor. I have lived in six different states and have had several different careers before becoming the academic advisor I am today.

I graduated from Wright State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1988. Afterwards, I went to work for many different companies including the likes of The Kroger Company as a store manager, Capitol Cleaners as a district manager, UNX as a laundry, ware-washing and housekeeping sales/service man, Allient Foodservice as a food salesman, Progressive and American Family Insurance as an auto claims manager just to name a few. After 20 years of working "in the field" I decided I wanted to go back to graduate school and start working in the higher education environment. I graduated a second time from Wright State University, in 2008, with a Masters of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education.

I think my non-traditional background and conscience choice to become a student affairs professional after many years of "working in the real world" gives me a unique insight and advantage when working with college students. I approach my new OHAAA position as president and my academic advising career with an open mind and fresh perspective. I plan to use my past experience, the experience of the OHAAA board members, and the OHAAA members at large to advance OHAAA now and in the future.

I look forward to working with all of you.

President-Elect

Kelly Conkle
Lourdes College: Academic Advisor
kconkle@lourdes.edu
I work primarily with business, history, English and nursing students at Lourdes. My student development background from grad school in addition to many years working in Residence Life, helps me to see the student as a whole.

I enjoy spending time with my family; attending the kids’ numerous soccer, football, baseball, softball, basketball games and judo tournaments. We also like to explore the parks in the Toledo area. When I have time to myself I am usually scrapbooking or reading.

Past President

Jan Tyler
Sinclair Community College:Academic Advising Center: Director
I have been the Director of Academic Advising at Sinclair Community College since July 2006 and have over 16 years experience in higher education including admissions, financial aid, academic advising, disability services, and career counseling. My educational background includes a B.A. in Sociology from Miami University, M.A. in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education from Ball State University, and currently working toward my Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership at Union Institute & University (expected completion June 2011).

Secretary

Dodie Munn
Sinclair Community College: Academic Advising Center: Senior Academic Advisor
dodie.munn@sinclair.edu
I have worked in higher education for over twenty years in numerous roles -- admissions, publications/advertising, distance learning and academic advising. In addition, I have corporate marketing experience and was formerly a speech & language therapist. I am a graduate of Sinclair Community College (AA Degree), Bowling Green State University (BS Degree) & University of Dayton (MBA - Marketing). My participation in OHAAA includes my role on the Executive Board for three years serving as Secretary. I was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, married for 24 years and have 2 children (college & high school aged). My hobbies include my family, walking the dog, reading, baking, playing Euchre, going to garage sales & watching Grey's Anatomy!

Treasurer

Susan Spacht
Sinclair Community College: Academic Advising Center: Senior Academic Advisor
susan.spacht@sinclair.edu
I am a Senior Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center of Sinclair Community College in Dayton. I have worked at Sinclair for 18 years in advising or teaching roles. I work with students in the division of Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences and the division of Science, Math and Engineering.

I obtained a Master of Science in Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Wright State University. I also earned an Associate of Applied Science in Executive Secretarial from Sinclair Community College. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a member of NACADA, OHAAA, OCPA (Ohio College Personnel Association), OCA (Ohio Counseling Association), and MVCA (Miami Valley Counseling Association).

Away from work, I enjoy traveling, flower gardening, mothering my three cats, and taking physical education classes in water aerobics, weight training, and flexibility fitness.

4-Year Public Institution Rep.

Jennifer Wells
Wright State University: Academic Advisor
jennifer.wells@wright.edu
I received my B.A. from Ohio State in History of Art in 2005, and my M.Ed. from Wright State in Student Affairs in Higher Education/Administration in 2008. I have been working as an academic advisor at Wright State in University College since October 2008. I work with undergraduate students who are primarily transfer students and also science and math majors. I am also the University College liaison to the College of Science and Math.

I became interested in academic advising from both good and bad experiences during her undergraduate studies. Additionally, having completed my undergraduate degree as a non-traditional student, I found many younger students coming to me for advice, and became very enthusiastic about helping college students on their path through higher education. My goal is to help students grow and unlock their potential to become responsible, happy adults and citizens.

Community/Technical Institution Rep.

Dana Roof
Owens Community College: Academic Advisor
edroof@bgsu.edu
Hi! I’m Dana Roof. I live in Perrysburg, but I moved from near Bay City, Michigan last year to begin an MA in College Student Personnel (CSP) specializing in adult learners at BGSU, plus an additional certificate in Women’s Studies. I work for Owens as an academic adviser on the Findlay campus. I also work for the BGSU Women’s Center and in the fall I will start working for the women’s center at University of Toledo.

Until last summer, I spent about 20 years teaching college English and journalism. I have taught at BGSU, University of Findlay, and Owens in Ohio; and Jordan College, Baker College, and Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan.

On the personal level, I have two twenty-something daughters: one who just graduated from Albion College and is bound for law school, the other who is married and has a pharmacy tech certificate. I live in the country with several cats and a young Labrador retriever.

For fun I like motorcycle touring, snowshoeing, and kayaking. I also collect antiques and used to own an antique shop and B&B in Michigan.

Besides OHAAA, I’m involved in ACPA, NASPA, NWSA (Nat’l Women’s Studies Assoc.) and AAUW.

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