Loren Ezella Papin , B.A. Communication Studies, M.S. Student Affairs and Higher Education

I currently serve as the Program Director for the A&S Co-op Program through the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies.In my role I assist students in finding meaningful, paid opportunities to build their transferrable and technical skills during their college experience. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a Master of Science in Student Affairs and Higher Education, I often say that I have degrees in talking and working with college students, and am doing my dream job! I enjoy helping students realize and work towards their goals.  

Prior to this role I served in the A&S Advising office for 8.5 years working with many majors within A&S including psychology, organizational leadership, biological sciences, geology, environmental studies, communication, and public relations. 

In 2018 I became a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and facilitate individual and group coaching session using StrengthsFinder/ Clifton Strengths for Students. My top 5 CliftonStrengths are Harmony, Communication, Relator, Indivdiualization, and Arranger. A strengths based philosophy is central to the work I do. 

 

Bachelor of Arts: Northern Kentucky University 2010 (Communication Studies)

Master of Science: Indiana State University 2016 (Student Affairs and Higher Education)

Member NACADA, The Global Community for Academic Advising

Member NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education