STUDENT AFFAIRS 7 ANNUAL REPORT After nearly a decade of distinguished service to Northern State University, Ms. Doris Stusiak retired this past May 2022 from her position as Director of Disability Services. “Doris has helped hundreds of students successfully navigate college and join the ranks of our alumni around the world,” said Sean Blackburn, Dean of Students. Stusiak joined Northern in October 2012. She earned a Master of Science in Education in Counseling and Guidance from Northern State University and a graduate certificate in post-secondary disability services from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. Stusiak did her undergraduate work at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., majoring in business education. She has been a high school teacher and a school counselor. Prior to coming to Northern, Stusiak served in various staff and faculty roles at Presentation College. Throughout her career, Stusiak has especially enjoyed working with both high school and college students. In her role in disability services, she strives to gain equal access across all aspects of campus as well as foster selfadvocacy skills for students with disabilities. Mr. Bradley Wolfe accepted a position at Vincennes University in Vincennes, Ind., as their new Director of Residence Life in June 2022. Wolfe was named Assistant Director of Residence Life at Northern in May 2020 and came to Northern with seven years of experience in residence life. Wolfe has served in various residence life roles throughout his career, most recently at Martin Methodist College in Tennessee. His past experiences include time spent at State Fair Community College and Pittsburg State University. Wolfe earned his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, and his Master of Science in college student personnel administration from the University of Central Missouri. He is working on an Ed.D. in higher education leadership from Maryville University. “Brad has been a great team member here at Northern and we wish him the best on his new endeavor,” said Marty Sabolo, Director of Residence Life and Dining Services. Staff Transitions, continued… Jessica L. Beilke Named Student Affairs Support Staff Partner of the Year Beilke, is a senior accountant with Finance and Administration, was selected by Student Affairs Senior Staff for this inaugural designation for her outstanding service to students and Northern State University. “We seek authentic partnerships across campus to help support student success and to execute the Student Affairs Strategic Plan. Jessica is one of those partners who we count on for her steady support and leadership. She is well deserving of this award,” said Sean Blackburn, Dean of Students. Jessica’s dedication to the Campus Community is demonstrated by her daily interaction with students and parents when they have questions or concerns with their bills or payment processes. Her partnership over the past year with members of the Northern CARES Team and the Office of Residence Life to assist students who had issues completing payments in a timely manner, showed her concern for the success of students and demonstrated that each student is seen as an individual. Beilke was born and raised here in Aberdeen and graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in May of 1999. She graduated from Northern State University with a BS in Business Management in December of 2005 and bleeds maroon and gold. She began her career at Northern in 2014 as an accounting assistant, after many years as an office manager with a local electrical contractor. Beilke was promoted to Senior Accountant in 2020 after a colleague retired. Beilke is a big Chicago Cubs fan, proving once again that no one is perfect.
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