Presented by the Pioneer Academic & Career Exploration Series (PACES)
TAble of Contents Area Descriptions ......................................................... 4 Starter Questions ........................................................ 5 Panel information ........................................................ 5 Profiles ........................................................................ 6 Arts, Humanities & Education ...................................................... 6 Business & Communication ......................................................... 9 Health Science .......................................................................... 14 Human & Protective Services ..................................................... 16 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) ........................ 19
Upcoming PACES Events .............................................. 20 Contact information ................................................. 20
Area descriptions Carroll University has over 60 majors for you to choose from. To help you explore all of these opportunities, we have divided the majors into five different areas of study. These areas and the corresponding majors are detailed below.
Arts, Humanities & Education • • • • • • • • •
Art Book Art English Education Educational Studies European Studies Global Studies Graphic Communication History
Business & Communication • Accounting • Actuarial Science • Business
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Music Philosophy, Politics, & Economics Photography Physical & Health Education Political Science Professional Writing Religious Studies Spanish, French, German Theatre Arts
• Communication • Organizational Leadership
Health Science • • • •
• Nursing Athletic Training • Occupational Therapy Exercise Science • Physical Therapy Health Science Medical Laboratory Sciences
Human & Protective Services • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Public Health
• Recreation Management • Sociology
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math • Animal Behavior • Applied Physics & Engineering • Biochemistry
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• Biology • Chemistry • Computational Science
Meet Your Major Starter Questions A FEW EXAMPLES OF “STARTER� PHRASES: 1. Did anyone at Carroll influence you and how? 2. Do you recommend getting involved on campus? Why or why not? 3. When you chose your major, did you know what you wanted to do with it? 4. Did you ever change majors? 5. What do you think is the relationship between choice of major and career direction? 6. Are you happy with your career? 7. When you got hired, was what you majored in important to the employer? 8. Did you do an internship while you attended Carroll? 9. Carroll University students are now required to do cross-cultural experiences as part of the curriculum. How do you think this will help me in my future career? 10. What advice would you give someone who wanted to get into your career field? 11. Tomorrow is the Career & Networking Fair, what advice do you have for someone who has never been to a career fair before?
Panel information Overview Short on time but still want to learn more about a particular area of study? Attend a panel and get your questions answered by several alumni at once. Panels will take place in the MacAllister Boardroom every 15 minutes throughout the event. Schedule Times 11:40am - 11:55am 12:05pm - 12:20pm 12:25pm - 12:40pm 12:50pm - 1:05pm 1:15pm - 1:30pm
Panels Human & Protective Services STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Arts, Humanities & Education Business & Communication Health Science
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STudents Conor Balistreri Major Art Education Year Senior
A rts, H u ma n it ie s & Ed u c ati o n
Ryan Behlke Major English Minor German Year Senior TAYLOR HAMANN Major Professional Writing English Year Junior Trisha Himmler Major Theatre Arts Graphic Communication Emphasis Design Management Minor Fine Arts Administration Year Senior Sarah Jensen Major Education Minor Mathematics Year Senior
Sarah Johnson Major Photography Minor Business Marketing Year Senior
Jenna Villanova Major Writing Minor Political Science Year Senior
Maggie La Croix Major Spanish Year Senior
Joni Weatherhead Major Professional Writing Minor Spanish Year Junior
Leia Rondeau Major Art - Fine Arts Graphic Communication Emphasis Graphic Design Year Senior
Erika Ysaias Major Political Science Minor French Year Senior
Steve Schauz Major English Minor Writing Year Senior
Alicia Zuberbier Major Writing Minor Graphic Design Year Senior
Jake Schertz Major Theatre Arts Minor Business Management Year Junior
Alumni 2012
Kristin Hansen Development Director, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin Major Philosophy, Politics & Economics Current Community Service Activities Political organizing, Milwaukee LGBT Center, Waukesha Board of Zoning Appeals, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Administrative Committee, 5th Congressional District Representative, Community Shares of Wisconsin board member. Favorite part of attending Carroll The course offerings and the professors that taught them. It was just a joy - I learned so many interesting things! I was continually impressed with the depth of knowledge and passion for their subjects that the professors conveyed. Everyday I see something in the news or online that would mean nothing if I did not have the foundation of my Carroll education to fully understand its significance.
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Alumni (Continued) 2010
Katy Launius Assistant Director of Student Activities, Carroll University
1995
Tim Kohls Attorney, US Bank Major History, French Previous Positions Carroll University, Director of Planned Giving; Partner, von Briesen & Roper, Milwaukee; Banking Associate, White & Case, London and Frankfurt; U.S. Practice Associate, Norton Rose, London; U.K. Banking Associate, Clifford Chance, Amsterdan Post Carroll Education UW Law School Extra-Curricular Activities Student Senate, Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, Varsity Baseball, Men’s Volleyball Club, CAB, NCEPs (semester to Caen, Normandy; J-Term to Russian and Kazakhstan; J-Term to Civil War battlefields), College Disciplinary Appeals Board, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration Planning Committee, Panelist for Department of MultiCultural Affairs Racism Forum Community Service Projects at Carroll Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Current Community Service Activities Junior Achievement Favorite part of attending Carroll Great people (faculty and students) and the ability to do so many different things.
A rts, H u ma n it ie s & Ed u c atio n
Major Religious Studies Previous Positions AmeriCorps*VISTA - Wisconsin Campus Compact Post Carroll Education Masters of Education in Adult & Continuing Education, Carroll Univeristy (expected 2014) Extra-Curricular Activities Chi Omega Sorority President & Panhellenic Council Community Service Projects at Carroll The Women’s Center volunteer Current Community Service Activities United Way Volunteer Center Advisory Board Member, Waukesha Memorial Hospital Advisory Board Member, and Muskego Polar Plunge Planning Committee Favorite part of attending Carroll I appreciated the individualized attention from faculty and staff. They took the time to get to know me and offer invaluable advice.
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A rts, H u ma n it ie s & Ed u c ati o n
Alumni (Continued) 2002
Jennifer Malueg Director of Career Development and Student Services, Herzing University Major English Previous Positions Career Development Specialist, Career Information Technician, Front Desk Manager - New Hall/Kilgour, Resident Assistant - Kilgour Post Carroll Education Master of Science in Education - Counseling with an Emphasis on Student Affairs Favorite part of attending Carroll Meeting new people and finding life-long friends!
2013
Celia Winberg File Clerk, Target/ Gagne & O’halloran Major English Extra-Curricular Activities Intramurals Current Community Service Activities I am hoping to volunteer with after school programs in my home town or at the Hospital near by. Favorite part of attending Carroll The teaching staff at Carroll was by far the best part of Carroll. I’ve always felt comfortable going to my professors to ask for help and they’ve always been very welcoming and willing to help me in any way they could.
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STudents Kaylor detert Major Business Administration Emphasis Finance Minor Mathematics/French Year Senior
Kyle Johann Caitlin Roberts Major Organizational Leadership Major Organizational Leadership Sociology Business Administration Year Senior Year Senior
Tim Holajn Major Business Administration Emphasis Marketing Minor Spanish Year Senior
Anne rasmussen Major Accounting Emphasis CPA Minor French Year Senior
Erin Schober Major Communication Emphasis Journalism Minor Spanish Year Senior
Alumni 2012
Ross Bukouricz Staff Accountant, Freyberg Hinkle CPAs Major Accounting - CPA Track Extra-Curricular Activities The New Perspective, Circle K, intramurals Community Service Projects at Carroll Mending in March, Trick or Donate Favorite part of attending Carroll Small class sizes, which allowed me to develop strong relationships with professors.
1996
Busin e ss & co mmu n ic at io n
Lydia Guell Major Business Administration Emphasis Marketing Year Senior
Erica Larson Major Business Administration Emphasis Marketing Minor French Year Senior
Jason Cook Business Owner / Entrepreneur, Blackstone Oil & Opti-Pak Major Business Previous Positions Sales Account Manager III, Sales Representative, Account Manager, Marketing Coordinator Extra-Curricular Activities Basketball 1992-96 Favorite part of attending Carroll Meeting some great friends that I still see today. Carroll was a nice, small school that allowed me to get the most out of my degree.
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Alumni (Continued) 2012
Justin Faust
Bus in e ss & co mmu n ic ati o n
Analyst - Institutional Sales, BMO Global Asset Management Major Business - Finance Post Carroll Education Applying to MS in Finance Programs this Fall. Later on, I plan on obtaining my MBA as well. Extra-Curricular Activities Vice President of Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, President of the Finance Club, Mock Trial Member, Finance and Business Law Tutor Community Service Projects at Carroll Junior Achievement Volunteer, R&R Night Volunteer Favorite part of attending Carroll I loved the small class sizes and the attention that professors could dedicate to you, which is lost at large Universities. For the most part, I never had a bad professor and most were willing to go out of their way to help you. 2013
Carolyn Hahn Marketing Director, Jannsen + Company Major Communication & Spanish Previous Positions Public Relations Director & Corporate Sales Manager, Director of Events & Public Relations Extra-Curricular Activities College Activities Board, Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Study Abroad, Academic Peer Mentor, Orientation Leader Community Service Projects at Carroll Challenge Leadership Program: we started what is now The Day of Service on campus! Current Community Services Activities Board Chair for 180 Juvenile Diversion, Public Relations Committee Chair for Salvation Army of Waukesha County, Founding Governance Council Member of KM Explore Charter School, and Committee Member of Friends of Life Navigators. Favorite part of attending Carroll The sense of community of a small school, and all of the opportunities for involvement!
2013
Kate Jackson Marketing Assistant, MRA - The Management Association Major Graphic Communication Favorite part of attending Carroll Small class sizes and the personal relationships I built with professors.
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1979
Jerry Larson Retail Electrical Specialist, Menards Major Business Administration with Marketing Emphasis Previous Positions Asstant Store Manager - Jewel-Osco, Milwaukee, WI; Training Manager - XATA Corporation, Burnsville, MN; Product Manager, Pricing & Line-up Coordinator, Bloomington, MN; Marketing Analyst - E.A. Sween Corp. (d.b.a. Deli Express), Eden Prairie, MN Post Carroll Education University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, M.B.A. 1981, marketing, marketing research Extra-Curricular Activities I was actively involved in the Delta Rho Upsilon fraternity. Carroll jazz and concert bands. I worked a great deal - 30 hours a week Community Service Projects at Carroll Various projects sponsored and conducted by Delta Rho Upsilon. Current Community Service Activities Not quite current, but I spent a good number of years in the Minnesota Jaycees, eventually serving as the state vice-president for Management Development. Favorite part of attending Carroll It was Carroll College then. I enjoyed the very small class sizes, especially senior year. I had several political science and religion classes with under 10 students (one class eventually became just the professor and me!).
Busin e ss & co mmu n ic at io n
Alumni (Continued)
I enjoyed Greek life. Social activities, serenading, and creation of life long friends were all a part of that.
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Alumni (Continued) 2004
Stephanie Larson
Busi n e ss & co mmu n ic at i o n
Realtor, Shorewest Realtors
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Major Business Administration with Marketing Emphasis Previous Positions BVK Advertising - Direct Response Architect Extra-Curricular Activities Student Senate Current Community Service Activities Some involvement in YP Impact and Newaukee in Milwaukee Area Favorite part of attending Carroll Gorgeous campus where everything was easily accessible and convenient. 1979
Daniel J. Pokwinski Entrepreneur, Self Employed Major Accounting Previous Positions Accountant with CPA firm J. P. Frieberg & Co., and Assistant Controller with Moore Oil Co. Post Carroll Education Applied for Masters in tax at UW-Milwaukee Extra-Curricular Activities Football and track team Favorite part of attending Carroll Getting a great education and meeting so many people some who are friends still.
1975
keith smukowski Fixed Operation Director, Rosen Nissan Major Business Previous Positions Previously worked for Nissan Motor Company, USA Post Carroll Education Masters of Education in Adult & Continuing Education, Carroll Univeristy Extra-Curricular Activities Football and fraternity fund raisers Current Community Service Activities Youth coaching and fund raising for various activities Favorite part of attending Carroll The ability to choose between a wide varity classes and being part of a athletic team.
2004
Michelle Talhami UWM Graduate Assistant, UWM Major Business Administration, Management Previous Positions Regional Account Manager at Everbrite, LLC (2008–2012); Program Manager at Quad/Graphics (2006–2008); Corporate Account Executive at PC Mall (2005–2006); Department Manager at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc (2004–2005); HR Intern at Extendicare Health Services (2003) Post Carroll Education Master of Science in Education, Administrative Leadership - Higher Education Administration emphasis Extra-Curricular Activities Black Student Union (BSU), CARAS, International Experience Club (IEC), Latin American Student Organization (LASO) Current Community Service Activities Volunteer for “The Gathering” in tandem with UWM’s Food and Garden Club; volunteer for the Urban Ecology Center; fundraising activities for ANERA, Hunger Task Force, One Heartland, and Susan G. Komen Foundation “Race for the Cure”; donations for Blood Center of WI Favorite part of attending Carroll My favorite part about attending Carroll University was the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people from all parts of the world, and develop lasting friendships which I still maintain today.
Bus in e ss & co mmu n ic ati on
Alumni (Continued)
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H e a lt h s c ie n c e
Students Anna Groh Major Nursing Minor Psychology Year Senior Lexi Jankowski Major Biology Emphasis Pre-Med Minor Spanish/Psychology Year Senior
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Ashley Maas Major Nursing Year Junior Lauren Schweitzer Major Exercise Science Emphasis Pre-PT Minor Sports Nutrition Year Senior
Zach Stapleton Major Exercise Science Emphasis Pre-PT Minor Spanish/Honors Year Senior Emily Voirin Major Exercise Science Emphasis DPT Program Year Graduate student
Alumni 2013
Marissa Borchardt Fitness Specialist, Health Fitness Corporation (Contracted to ProHealth Care and GE Healthcare)
2010
Diana Castellanos Registered Nurse , Aurora St Luke’s Medical Center Major Nursing Extra-Curricular Activities Secretary, Vice President and Chairman of the Board for L.A.S.O, Mentor to freshman nursing student with the Hispanic Nursing Project Community Service Projects at Carroll Mentor for 4 years for Horizontes Pre College Program, Volunteer at United Community Center Adult Day Care Center through Carroll as part of my Hispanic Health and Human Services Minor. Current Community Service Activities Member of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee organization Favorite part of attending Carroll I liked the fact that my class size was small. I felt that it helped me a lot because I knew that if I needed extra help I would be able to easily reach out to the professor for help. I also liked the fact that I became involved with the Latin American Student Organization it made my transition into college a lot easier. I met a lot of people through the organization and it became my family away from home.
H e a lt h s c ie n c e
Major Exercise Science and Recreation Management Previous Positions YMCA Group Fitness Instructor and Diabetes Educator Post Carroll Education American Council on Exercise Certifications in Group Fitness Instruction and Personal Training Extra-Curricular Activities Resident Assistant (RA), Orientation Mentor (OM), Student Conduct Board, Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Carroll University Republicans, Group Fitness Instructor, Carroll Recreation Lifeguard, Internship at City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry, Internship at ProHealth Care West Wood Health and Fitness Center Community Service Projects at Carroll Big Brothers Big Sisters, Alpha Gamma Delta Philanthropic Events Current Community Service Activities Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Chapter, Republican Party of Waukesha County Favorite part of attending Carroll The best part of attending Carroll University is knowing the people you walk past on campus. Friendly faces and good company are everywhere!!
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STudents Amberly Branum Major Public Health Year Senior
H u ma n & P r ot e ct iv e s e rvi ces
Christina Dagenais Major Psychology Minor Therapeutic Recreation Year Senior
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Emma Madura Major Criminal Justice Minor Psychology Year Senior Phoumany Phouybanhdyt Major Psychology Minor Business Management Year Senior
Alumni 1999
Jesse Cox Customer Category Manager, Kraft Foods Major Psychology Previous Positions Customer Sales Manager, Retail Customer Manager, Retail Merchandising Supervisor, Sales Representative, Sales Associate, Merchandiser Extra-Curricular Activities Psi Sigma Chi Fraternity, Inter Faternity Council, Greek Council, Cross Country Team, Track Team Community Service Projects at Carroll Monthly Community Service Current Community Service Activities Donations to various Organizations, Fund Raising for Non-Profits Favorite part of attending Carroll Smaller class sizes and connectivity to faculty.
2011
Lauren Fischer Chili’s Bar & Grill Major Psychology Previous Positions Social Work intern at Wheaton Franciscan All Saint’s Cancer Center, Clinical Therapy intern at Wheaton Franciscan St. Luke’s Adult Partial Hospitalization Program Post Carroll Education Master in Social Work (MSW) at Loyola University Chicago at Carthage College Extra-Curricular Activities FYS Peer Mentor and Psychology Club Community Service Projects at Carroll Volunteer at Casa de Esperanza Favorite part of attending Carroll I really enjoyed the intimacy of the campus, it was easy to meet new people and make friends that last a life time. The small class sizes promoted a learning environment to help students excel.
Alumni (COntinued) 2010
Rachel Leih Manager of Volunteer Engagement, United Way Waukesha
2012
Kate Peterson Research Associate, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Major Public Healthy Extra-Curricular Activities Public Health Club, Career Fellow, Orientation Mentor, First Year Seminar Peer Mentor Community Service Projects at Carroll Freshman Move-In Day, and Carroll’s Day of Service Favorite part of attending Carroll I loved the size of Carroll. My classes were small so I got to know my classmates very well and got a lot of attention from my professors. I also loved knowing people everywhere I went!
2012
Madison Pralle Office Manager, Waukesha Community Acupuncture & Massage
H u ma n & P r ot e ct iv e s e rvi c e s
Major Psychology Previous Positions AmeriCorps*VISTA Pre-College Mentorship Coordinator at Carroll University Post Carroll Education Masters in College Student Personnel Administration at Marquette University (2012) Extra-Curricular Activities Chi Omega, CAB, Student Worker at the Walter Young Center, Research Assistant in Psychology Favorite part of attending Carroll I enjoyed how closely I was able to work with my professors and advisor and the amount of support they provided me. This was truly what helped me get connected on campus, particularly because I was a transfer student who was commuting my first year. With their help, I was able to find a job on campus, get involved in research, and study abroad.
Major Public Health Extra-Curricular Activities Cross Country, Eco Club, & CSAW Community Service Projects at Carroll Worked with the Food Pantry and other community service events during the homecoming season and Christmas Holiday. Favorite part of attending Carroll The personal connection to professors and staff. Everyone was always willing to lend a helping hand toward making my college career a successful one and worthwhile.
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Students Angel Corona Major Biochemistry Minor Physics/Spanish/ Honors Year Senior
Keirstin Skinner Major Chemistry Psychology Minor Philosophy/Art Year Senior
Alumni 2003
Megan Slanicky Recovery Analyst - Systems, Kohl’s Major Design Your Own: Applied Statistics Previous Positions Data Analyst: United Government Services (Healthcare analytics), Senior Business Information Developer: WellPoint (Healthcare Fraud), Recovery Analyst - Systems: Finance/Audit Dept at Kohls Post Carroll Education Cardinal Stritch University: M.B.A. Current Community Service Projects at Carroll Habitat for Humanity Current Community Service Activities A lot of volunteering for various organizations: Big Brother/Big Sisters, Children’s Hospital, local schools PTA, Hunger Task Force, and the Hope Center (Waukesha) Favorite part of attending Carroll The professors who had a true interest in seeing you succeed. Especially with being able to design my own major - I had to do the research of the degree from other universities, but then my Adviser really helped to get the degree approved and hunting down the courses to support the degree. My Minors were Information Systems and Criminal Justice.
Sc i en ce, Tech n o lo gy, E n gin e e r in g & Math ( St em )
Anna Cisar Major Environmental Science Minor Chemistry Year Senior
Upcoming Paces events Career & Networking Fair September 18, 2013, Stackner Ballroom The Career & Networking Fair brings to campus recruiters from various private, public and nonprofit organizations who will be recruiting for full-time and part-time positions, as well as internships and service opportunities. All Carroll University students and alumni are welcome. Opportunities exist for all skill levels.
Major Mania February 2, 3014, Stackner Ballroom Join us for Carroll University’s majors fair. This event will bring all of Carroll’s academic departments to one room, allowing you to ask questions of faculty and students about the majors, minors and programs Carroll University has to offer.
Contact us Center for Academic Advising Services acadadvising@carrollu.edu 262.524.7410
Office of Student Affairs jeisch@carrollu.edu 262.524.7686
Office of Career Services dweber@carrollu.edu 262.524.7624
Spiritual Life Advisory Board redding@carrollu.edu 262.650.4894