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Julie Carlson
Dean of Enrollment
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Julie Carlson, Dean of Enrollment
Management at Iowa Lakes Community College has been with the college
since 1984. During her years there, she has served as Director of
the Iowa Youth Corps program, instructor, advisors, and assistant
director of the Upward Bound Program, TRIO Director, Associate Dean
of Student Services and currently, Dean of Enrollment Management.
Julie earned her bachelor’s degree in teaching from Mankato State
University and Master’s in Higher Education from the University of
Iowa. She has been published in the areas of student retention and
employee performance evaluations. She served for 5 ½ years on the
Iowa Department of Economic Development Board, promoting the
creation of high paying jobs for Iowans. She is the Local Evaluator
for the Even Start program at Demoney Elementary in Estherville.
Julie has been involved in grant writing and grants start–up and
implementation throughout her career at Iowa Lakes Community
College. Team building and leadership development are two areas she
has a great passion for. |
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Presentations: |
Enrollment &
Retention Trends
Enrollment in community colleges is booming both locally and across
the nation. The variety of offerings provided to students at
community colleges make it easy to match their interests and
talents. Learn what is driving the enrollment growth in higher
education. In addition, meeting student's needs increases the
likelihood that students stay until they reach their personal,
educational and career goals. Learn what 'best practices' colleges
and universities use to retain students.
State
Economic Development Programs:
The State of Iowa (Iowa Department of Economic Development)
hosts numerous economic development programs designed to create
wealth for all Iowans. Learn what programs are available; along
with policies and practices and who to contact for more
information or to submit an application.
External
Program Evaluator
An external program evaluation can ensure program compliance and
accountability. Learn how an external program evaluator helps
evaluate your program/services and offer suggestions and
technical assistance for program improvements.
TRIO
Programs
Three federally-funded TRIO programs, Upward Bound, Educational
Talent Search and Student Support Services, create access to
higher education for first generation college students and
income eligible middle school, high school and college
students. Learn more on the services each program provides and
the impact each have on program participants. Hear how these
programs have literally broken the cycle of poverty.
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Contact Information |
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Year round |
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Weekdays and weekends |
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Any
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| Counties: |
Presents in Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth, Palo
Alto Counties. |
Audio-Visual
materials needed: |
No audio/video materials needed |
| Other comments:
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Please contact Julie if you would like her to
present outside of the five-county area. |
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