Profile for Charissa Jakusz

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Assistant Dean of Students
Student Life Office
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Specialty area(s)
Student Development, Conduct education, Restorative Justice, Title IX
Current courses at UWL
SAA 730 Law, Policy, and Governance in Student Affairs
Education
Ed.D. in Leadership, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
M.A. in Human Development, Student Affairs Administration and Social Justice Emphasis - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
B.S.E. in Spanish Education, General Business - University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Career
Teaching history
Graduate Level course, Student Development Theory, 3 semesters
Middle / High School Spanish teacher
Licensed K-12
Professional history
August 2016 - May 2020: Dean of Students, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
June 2013 - June 2016: Residence Hall Director, University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
July 2011 - May 2013: Graduate Assistant Hall Director, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
August 2010 - June 1011: Spanish Teacher, Levels 1 -5
Research and publishing
Researched the lived experiences of students of color in a restorative justice conduct model.
Researched factors affecting the transition into college for first year students.
Researched factors affecting student loyalty in college and why students choose to persist.
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