Sandy Neubaum Faculty in Residence — Weatherford Hall College of Business
Sandy Neubaum doesn’t actually live in Weatherford Hall. It just seems that way. As the associate director for the Austin Entrepreneurship Program (AEP), which is housed in Weatherford, Neubaum describes her role as supporting the living-learning community of 290 students. That means helping them determine what they’re excited about and putting them in the position to act on it. “College is about finding out who you are,” she says. “It’s laying the foundation so you can spend your life loving what you do.” Neubaum says entrepreneurship isn’t just for business; it’s a way of approaching your college career. “OSU is rich with opportunities; take advantage of them all,” she says. “If you develop those skills in college, it will follow you the rest of your life.”
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Most AEP students living in Weatherford are freshman, and Neubaum encourages all freshmen to start out living on campus. She believes it gives students a strong support network, helping them build connections within the OSU community. “Living on campus helps you find your home on campus,” she says. As faculty-in-residence, much of Neubaum’s job is simply being available — as a teacher, adviser and mentor. And she can draw from her own experience. “I knew as soon as I stepped into a classroom that I wanted to teach. When I came to OSU, I knew this was the best place for me to be,” she says. “I tell students to listen to your gut, listen to your head and follow your heart. That will serve you well throughout your life.”