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