Collegiate Life Office

Please note:

For questions about the resources we offer, email [email protected] — or contact us individually. A staff directory is available below.

The Office of Collegiate Life has responsibilities for the following:

  • Student recruitment
  • Residential housing opportunities
  • K-12 Outreach
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Programs for women
  • Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) intiative
  • Peer mentor programs
  • Scholarships and student awards
  • Research opportunities
  • Leadership opportunities; student organizations
  • College level ABET coordination
  • Collegiate events
  • International experiences (global seminars, internships, study abroad)

CSE Collegiate Life Team

Marc Skjervem headshot
Marc Skjervem, Assistant Dean
Tel: 612-624-8010
Email: [email protected]
Photo of Shannon Dahl
Shannon Dahl, Associate Director of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach
612-626-7566
[email protected]
Photo of Kyra Barbot
Kyra Barbot, CSE Admissions Counselor
612-625-0426
[email protected]
Calla Brose portrait
Calla Brose, Student Engagement and DEI Coordinator
612-624-0367
[email protected]
Samantha Franco Headshot
Samantha Franco, Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity; Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Initiative Coordinator  
612-626-3282
[email protected]
 Ed Stash, Operations and Project Manager
612-624-0577
[email protected]
Ben Koch Headshot
Ben Koch, Director of Student Engagement and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
612-625-6813
[email protected]
Photo of Christine Newville
Christine Newville, Youth Programs Coordinator
612-624-9592
[email protected]
Adam Pagel Headshot
Adam Pagel, Director of International Programs
612-624-8013
[email protected]
Erin Piper Headshot
Erin Piper, Assistant Director of International Programs
612-625-1760
[email protected]
Stacie Vennewitz headshot
Stacie Vennewitz, Scholarship Coordinator
612-624-5091
[email protected]
Catarina Pruett headshot
Catarina Pruett, Marketing and Communications Coordinator
612-624-5091
[email protected]

Visit the Collegiate Life web page


Student Services in the College of Science and Engineering  (Academic Advising, Career Center and Collegiate Life) are committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive community of learning and scholarship by generating and maintaining support systems for all persons to thrive, especially those individuals and groups highlighted by the University of Minnesota’s Office of Equity and Diversity.

Diversity is embraced and recognized as enrichment to the overall educational experience. We strive to ensure that students, especially those from groups traditionally underrepresented in science and engineering, have the opportunity to realize their aspirations while also valuing their contributions to the daily life of the College of Science and Engineering.