Academic and Career Development

University College

Phone:

317-274-1065

Email:

sguinn@iupui.edu

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Department:

Academic and Career Development

Campus:

IUPUI

Education:

• M.Sin.Ed. in Counseling and Development in Education, Purdue University
• B.A. in Psychology, Purdue University
• B.A. in Communication, Purdue University

Professional Experience:

• How long in ACD: Since August 2001.
• What do you like about the work you do: I make a positive impact on students’ lives every day through my work. I help students discover their own academic and career pathways to success.
• Past jobs/experiences:
  • Counseling coordinator in Student Support Services at Purdue University
  • Advisor/instructor for SPAN Program: non-traditional adults returning to school
  • Document search/filer with Secretary of State’s office
  • Market researcher creating playlists for radio stations
  • Server/host at various restaurants
  • Student worker in Library/Government Documents Division
  • Maker/packer of chocolates and ice cream creations

Advice to students: Dream. EXPLORE. Discover.

If you could be any major in your cluster, what would it be? Why?: I love exploratory because it allows me to explore new majors and careers and to continue learning every day.

Biography: I came to Indiana from Cincinnati, Ohio, to attend college, and I haven’t left since. I am an avid bookworm devouring book series, especially in sci-fi and fantasy. I also love traveling and listening to stories. I especially enjoy hearing stories about what others find exciting. My forms of meditation are home improvement projects and puzzles. I live with my spouse, my teenage daughter, my rescue “Murphy-dog,” and crazy cat Nikko-Neko in Noblesville, Indiana. Life is as full as you make it—enjoy the journey.