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

PhotoContact information
Marc Skjervem headshot
Marc Skjervem, Assistant Dean
Tel: 612-624-8010
Email: [email protected]
Person smiling with long blonde hair, wearing a dark top and blue sweater, in front of a blue-gray background.
Shannon Dahl, Director of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach
612-626-7566
[email protected]
Person smiling while standing in front of green ivy, wearing a maroon University of Minnesota polo shirt.
Eleanor Caldow, CSE Admissions Counselor
612-625-0426
[email protected]
Samantha Franco Headshot
Samantha Franco, Senior Assistant Director of Belonging and Engagement
612-626-3282
[email protected]
 Ed Stash, Operations and Project Manager
612-624-0577
[email protected]
Ben Koch Headshot
Ben Koch, Director of Belonging and Enrichment
612-625-6813
[email protected]
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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]
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.