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Chapter 1 Preface

This booklet was designed to be used by, specifically underserved students. The booklet is centered on the services and focuses on both traditional and nontraditional student needs. As this booklet was being written it was thought that it could be used as a desk reference for services that are in place for traditional and nontraditional students. · What’s in the Handbook, it’s intended audience and how it might be used – Table of contents listing individual chapters with point of interest

· Context under which Booklet was developed

· Contributing author names and biographies: **Paula Musial, Jessica Sieber, Carita Suhonen, DeAndre Taylor, Koua Xiong** ABOUT THE AUTHORs My name is Paula Musial. I am a nontraditional student returning to college after being employed in the manufacturing sector for 35 years. My undergraduate degree in Liberal Studies was completed in December 2008. I am currently working on obtaining a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and hope to graduate in December, 2010. I intend to work with nontraditional students in areas of student services. I enjoy reading, watching old movies, trying out new things, and also taking on new challenges. I love music and I am open for any new opportunities the future holds for me.

My name is Koua Xiong. I have 6 sibblings. Four sisters and one brother who live all around the United States. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Information Science. I'm currently working on my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis on post-secondary education. During my free time I like to workout, play video games and sports. Something unique about me is that although I live in the state of Wisconsin I'm a huge Chicago Bears fan.

My name is Carita Suhonen. I am an immigrant from Finland. My educational degrees include: Associate degree in Marketing, Associates degree in Accounting and Bachelors in Liberal Art in Organizational Administration. Currently I am studying for my Masters in Educational Leadership with a projected graduation date of December of 2010. I hope to continue my studies and obtain my PHD in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Adult learning. My career goals are to obtain a position within Educational Leadership working in a College of University with student advising along with adjunct teaching. My hobbies are running, spending time with my wonderful husband of 28 years, being with my 5 children and my two grandbabies when time permits. My mantra is “Each day can be a great one if you make it so….”~CAYPLS~

 My name is Jessica Sieber, and I am a first semester graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. I am currently in the Educational Leadership Masters program, and I am also working on the PTAE certificate. My educational background is in Adult Education, and I have a Bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Educational Studies. I would love to one day work in a university setting in a student services area. I enjoy spending free time with my friends and family, as well as traveling as much as possible.