Collegiate Life Office

Please note:

For questions about the resources we offer, email csecollegiate@umn.edu — 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: mskjerve@umn.edu
Photo of Shannon Dahl

Shannon Dahl, Associate Director of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach
612-626-7566
srdahl@umn.edu

Photo of Kyra Barbot

Kyra Barbot, CSE Admissions Counselor
612-625-0426
barbo083@umn.edu

Calla Brose portrait
Calla Brose, Student Engagement and DEI Coordinator
612-624-0367
brose031@umn.edu
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
samfran@umn.edu

Amber Hodges Headshot
Amber Hodges, Office Manager
612-626-2070
hodge099@umn.edu
Ben Koch Headshot
Ben Koch, Associate Director of Student Engagement and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
612-625-6813
koch0137@umn.edu
Photo of Christine Newville
Christine Newville, Youth Programs Coordinator
612-624-9592
newvi017@umn.edu
Adam Pagel Headshot
Adam Pagel, Director of International Programs
612-624-8013
pagel@umn.edu
Erin Piper Headshot
Erin Piper, Assistant Director of International Programs
612-625-1760
epiper@umn.edu
Stacie Vennewitz headshot
Stacie Vennewitz, Scholarship Coordinator
612-624-5091
csescholarship@umn.edu

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.