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Presented by the Pioneer Academic & Career Exploration Series (PACES)
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
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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
HeAltH science• Athletic training• exercise science• Health science• medical laboratory sciences
HumAn & protective services• criminal Justice• psychology• public Health
stem - science, tecHnology, engineering AnD mAtH• Animal Behavior• Applied physics &
engineering• Biochemistry
• music• philosophy, politics, & economics• photography• physical & Health education• political science• professional Writing• religious studies• spanish, french, german• theatre Arts
• communication• organizational leadership
• nursing• occupational therapy• physical therapy
• recreation management• sociology
• Biology• chemistry• computational science
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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 pAnels11:40am - 11:55am Human & Protective Services12:05pm - 12:20pm STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering & Math12:25pm - 12:40pm Arts, Humanities & Education12:50pm - 1:05pm Business & Communication1:15pm - 1:30pm Health Science
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conor BAlistrerimajor Art Educationyear Senior
ryAn BeHlkemajor Englishminor Germanyear Senior
tAylor HAmAnnmajor Professional Writing Englishyear Junior
trisHA Himmlermajor Theatre Arts Graphic Communicationemphasis Design Managementminor Fine Arts Administrationyear Senior
sArAH Jensenmajor Educationminor Mathematicsyear Senior
sArAH JoHnsonmajor Photographyminor Business Marketingyear Senior
mAggie lA croiXmajor Spanishyear Senior
leiA ronDeAumajor Art - Fine Arts Graphic Communicationemphasis Graphic Designyear Senior
steve scHAuzmajor Englishminor Writingyear Senior
JAke scHertzmajor Theatre Artsminor Business Managementyear Junior
JennA villAnovAmajor Writingminor Political Scienceyear Senior
Joni WeAtHerHeADmajor Professional Writingminor Spanishyear Junior
erikA ysAiAsmajor Political Scienceminor Frenchyear Senior
AliciA zuBerBiermajor Writingminor Graphic Designyear Senior
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kristin HAnsenDevelopment Director, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin
major Philosophy, Politics & Economicscurrent 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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kAty lAuniusAssistant Director of Student Activities, Carroll University
major Religious Studies previous positions AmeriCorps*VISTA - Wisconsin Campus Compactpost carroll education Masters of Education in Adult & Continuing Education, Carroll Univeristy (expected 2014)extra-curricular Activities Chi Omega Sorority President & Panhellenic Councilcommunity service projects at carroll The Women’s Center volunteercurrent community service Activities United Way Volunteer Center Advisory Board Member, Waukesha Memorial Hospital Advisory Board Member, and Muskego Polar Plunge Planning Committeefavorite 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.
tim koHlsAttorney, US Bank
major History, Frenchprevious 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, Amsterdanpost carroll education UW Law Schoolextra-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 Multi-Cultural Affairs Racism Forumcommunity service projects at carroll Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadershipcurrent community service Activities Junior Achievementfavorite part of attending carroll Great people (faculty and students) and the ability to do so many different things.
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Jennifer mAluegDirector of Career Development and Student Services, Herzing University
major Englishprevious positions Career Development Specialist, Career Information Technician, Front Desk Manager - New Hall/Kilgour, Resident Assistant - Kilgourpost 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!
celiA WinBergFile Clerk, Target/ Gagne & O’halloran
major Englishextra-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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kAylor Detertmajor Business Administrationemphasis Financeminor Mathematics/Frenchyear Senior
lyDiA guellmajor Business Administrationemphasis Marketingyear Senior
tim HolAJnmajor Business Administrationemphasis Marketingminor Spanishyear Senior
kyle JoHAnnmajor Organizational Leadership Sociologyyear Senior
ericA lArsonmajor Business Administrationemphasis Marketingminor Frenchyear Senior
Anne rAsmussenmajor Accountingemphasis CPAminor Frenchyear Senior
cAitlin roBertsmajor Organizational Leadership Business Administrationyear Senior
erin scHoBermajor Communicationemphasis Journalismminor Spanishyear Senior
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ross BukouriczStaff Accountant, Freyberg Hinkle CPAs
major Accounting - CPA Trackextra-curricular Activities The New Perspective, Circle K, intramuralscommunity service projects at carroll Mending in March, Trick or Donatefavorite part of attending carroll Small class sizes, which allowed me to develop strong relationships with professors.
JAson cookBusiness Owner / Entrepreneur, Blackstone Oil & Opti-Pak
major Businessprevious positions Sales Account Manager III, Sales Representative, Account Manager, Marketing Coordinatorextra-curricular Activities Basketball 1992-96favorite 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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Justin fAustAnalyst - Institutional Sales, BMO Global Asset Management
major Business - Financepost 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 Tutorcommunity service projects at carroll Junior Achievement Volunteer, R&R Night Volunteerfavorite 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.
cArolyn HAHnMarketing Director, Jannsen + Company
major Communication & Spanishprevious positions Public Relations Director & Corporate Sales Manager, Director of Events & Public Relationsextra-curricular Activities College Activities Board, Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Study Abroad, Academic Peer Mentor, Orientation Leadercommunity 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!
kAte JAcksonMarketing Assistant, MRA - The Management Association
major Graphic Communicationfavorite part of attending carroll Small class sizes and the personal relationships I built with professors.
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Jerry lArsonRetail Electrical Specialist, Menards
major Business Administration with Marketing Emphasisprevious 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, MNpost carroll education University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, M.B.A. 1981, marketing, marketing researchextra-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 weekcommunity 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!).
I enjoyed Greek life. Social activities, serenading, and creation of life long friends were all a part of that.
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stepHAnie lArsonRealtor, Shorewest Realtors
major Business Administration with Marketing Emphasisprevious positions BVK Advertising - Direct Response Architectextra-curricular Activities Student Senatecurrent community service Activities Some involvement in YP Impact and Newaukee in Milwaukee Areafavorite part of attending carroll Gorgeous campus where everything was easily accessible and convenient.
DAniel J. pokWinski Entrepreneur, Self Employed major Accountingprevious 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-Milwaukeeextra-curricular Activities Football and track teamfavorite part of attending carroll Getting a great education and meeting so many people some who are friends still.
keitH smukoWskiFixed Operation Director, Rosen Nissan
major Businessprevious positions Previously worked for Nissan Motor Company, USApost carroll education Masters of Education in Adult & Continuing Education, Carroll Univeristyextra-curricular Activities Football and fraternity fund raiserscurrent community service Activities Youth coaching and fund raising for various activitiesfavorite part of attending carroll The ability to choose between a wide varity classes and being part of a athletic team.
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micHelle tAlHAmiUWM Graduate Assistant, UWM
major Business Administration, Managementprevious 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 WIfavorite 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.
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AnnA groHmajor Nursingminor Psychologyyear Senior
leXi JAnkoWskimajor Biologyemphasis Pre-Medminor Spanish/Psychologyyear Senior
AsHley mAAsmajor Nursingyear Junior
lAuren scHWeitzermajor Exercise Scienceemphasis Pre-PTminor Sports Nutritionyear Senior
zAcH stApletonmajor Exercise Scienceemphasis Pre-PTminor Spanish/Honorsyear Senior
emily voirinmajor Exercise Scienceemphasis DPT Programyear Graduate student
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mArissA BorcHArDtFitness Specialist, Health Fitness Corporation (Contracted to ProHealth Care and GE Healthcare)
major Exercise Science and Recreation Managementprevious positions YMCA Group Fitness Instructor and Diabetes Educatorpost carroll education American Council on Exercise Certifications in Group Fitness Instruction and Personal Trainingextra-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 Centercommunity service projects at carroll Big Brothers Big Sisters, Alpha Gamma Delta Philanthropic Eventscurrent community service Activities Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Chapter, Republican Party of Waukesha Countyfavorite 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!!
DiAnA cAstellAnos Registered Nurse , Aurora St Luke’s Medical Center
major Nursingextra-curricular Activities Secretary, Vice President and Chairman of the Board for L.A.S.O, Mentor to freshman nursing student with the Hispanic Nursing Projectcommunity 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.
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Jesse coXCustomer Category Manager, Kraft Foods
major Psychologyprevious positions Customer Sales Manager, Retail Customer Manager, Retail Merchandising Supervisor, Sales Representative, Sales Associate, Merchandiserextra-curricular Activities Psi Sigma Chi Fraternity, Inter Faternity Council, Greek Council, Cross Country Team, Track Teamcommunity service projects at carroll Monthly Community Servicecurrent community service Activities Donations to various Organizations, Fund Raising for Non-Profitsfavorite part of attending carroll Smaller class sizes and connectivity to faculty.
lAuren fiscHerChili’s Bar & Grill
major Psychologyprevious positions Social Work intern at Wheaton Franciscan All Saint’s Cancer Center, Clinical Therapy intern at Wheaton Franciscan St. Luke’s Adult Partial Hospitalization Programpost carroll education Master in Social Work (MSW) at Loyola University Chicago at Carthage Collegeextra-curricular Activities FYS Peer Mentor and Psychology Clubcommunity service projects at carroll Volunteer at Casa de Esperanzafavorite 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.
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cHristinA DAgenAismajor Psychologyminor Therapeutic Recreationyear Senior
emmA mADurAmajor Criminal Justiceminor Psychologyyear Senior
pHoumAny pHouyBAnHDytmajor Psychologyminor Business Managementyear Senior
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rAcHel leiHManager of Volunteer Engagement, United Way Waukesha
major Psychologyprevious positions AmeriCorps*VISTA Pre-College Mentorship Coordinator at Carroll Universitypost 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 Psychologyfavorite 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.
kAte petersonResearch Associate, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
major Public Healthyextra-curricular Activities Public Health Club, Career Fellow, Orientation Mentor, First Year Seminar Peer Mentorcommunity service projects at carroll Freshman Move-In Day, andCarroll’s Day of Servicefavorite 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!
mADison prAlleOffice Manager, Waukesha Community Acupuncture & Massage
major Public Healthextra-curricular Activities Cross Country, Eco Club, & CSAWcommunity 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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AnnA cisArmajor Environmental Scienceminor Chemistryyear Senior
Angel coronAmajor Biochemistry minor Physics/Spanish/ Honorsyear Senior
keirstin skinnermajor Chemistry Psychologyminor Philosophy/Artyear Senior
megAn slAnickyRecovery Analyst - Systems, Kohl’s
major Design Your Own: Applied Statisticsprevious 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 Humanitycurrent 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.
2003
upcoming pAces events
contAct us
cAreer & netWorking fAirseptember 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 mAniAfebruary 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.
center for AcADemic ADvising [email protected]
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