Staff

Michael R. Kessler - Dean

Engineering Admin 208
Telephone: 701.231.7525
E-mail: Michael.R.Kessler@ndsu.edu

Responsibilities:
  • Chief Executive Officer and Chief Academic Officer of the College
  • Financial and administrative manager of the College
  • Leads College's external engagement
  • Provide strategic leadership and management in meeting NDSU's land grant mission
Scott Pryor - Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs

Engineering Admin 201
Telephone: 701.231.8432
E-mail: Scott.Pryor@ndsu.edu

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and manage the accreditation process and assessment efforts
  • Coordinate recruitment and retention efforts
  • Oversee academic advising
  • Expand and coordinate first-year experience efforts
Kyle Bosch - Director, Communications and Marketing

Engineering Admin 103
Telephone: 701.231.5785
E-mail: Kyle.Bosch@ndsu.edu

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement and manage the communications and marketing strategy for the College
  • Provide direction and oversight to all communications for the College and its departments
  • Develop and manage website and social media pages and content
  • Maintain internal communication across the College
Andy Dahl - Director of Development, Engineering

Telephone: 701.934.0856
E-mail: Andy@ndsualumni.com 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Build relationships that maximize advocacy and philanthropy to support the College
  • Advance the mission of NDSU
Steven Gruver – Manager, CoE Technical Support

CME 120H
Telephone: 701.231.6113
E-mail: Steven.Gruver@ndsu.edu

Responsibilities: 
  • Consult with faculty, staff and students on equipment necessary to support laboratory and research needs
  • Analyze, research and resolve technology problems
  • Maintain image database
  • Supervise student workers and monitor repair operations
Joel Hanson - Director, Student Support Center

Engineering Admin 108
Telephone: 701.231.9676
E-mail: Joel.Hanson@ndsu.edu

Responsibilities:
  • Advise undergraduate students and organizations
  • Provide training to academic advisors
  • Promote College to prospective students and families
  • Collaborate with departments to assist students placed on academic probation and warning
Steve Jeffery - Engineering Librarian

Engineering 228
Telephone: 701.231.5912
E-mail: Steve.Jeffery@ndsu.edu 

Responsibilities:
  • Provide reference and research services to students, faculty and staff
  • Provide information literacy and instruction services
  • Select, assess and maintain collections and resources
  • Serve as library liaison to faculty and students
Alissa Kuntz - Business Manager

Engineering Admin 207
Telephone: 701.231.7028
E-mail: Alissa.K.Kuntz@ndsu.edu

Responsibilities:
  • Manage all funds in the Dean's office
  • Anticipate and estimate future financial needs
  • Mentor College staff
  • Maintain all personnel files for the College
Lisa Otterson - Director of Development, Engineering

Telephone: 701.561.8591
E-mail: lisa.otterson@ndsualumni.com  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Build relationships that maximize advocacy and philanthropy to support the College
  • Advance the mission of NDSU
Nancy Rossland - Director of Advancement

Engineering Admin 210
Telephone: 701.231.7994
E-mail: Nancy.Rossland@ndsu.edu

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and enhance relationships with alumni and corporate friends
  • Coordinate special events and programs for the College
  • Engage in student recruitment efforts
  • Coordinate Engineering Ambassadors program
Lauren Singelmann - Outreach Coordinator

Engineering Admin 103
Telephone: 701.231.5798
E-mail: lauren.n.singelmann@ndsu.edu

Responsibilities:
  • Manage and deliver K-12 STEM outreach programs
  • Maintain communication with corporate supporters
  • Promote College of Engineering programs
  • Serve as K-12 liasion
Angela Thomassen - Office Coordinator and Assistant to the Dean

Engineering Admin 203
Telephone: 701.231.7494
E-mail: angela.thomassen@ndsu.edu  

Responsibilities:
  • Maintain the dean's calendar and act as point of contact for scheduling
  • Assist with the college's scholarship program, college events and donor stewardship
  • Maintain college directories
  • Compile and submit survey data
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