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Suzanne Classen serves as the Assistant Dean for Strategic Engagement in the Division of Continuing Education (CE) at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Prior to her current role, she oversaw the Student Services team, comprised of academic, pre-health and career advisors and coaches for nine years. Preceding her leadership roles, she was an academic advisor for ten years in CE, working with students from all schools and colleges, non-degree, online, and returning adult students. In addition to her work with CE students and programs, Suzanne teaches the EDUC 5020, College Academic Advising course through 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s MA in Higher Education (MAHE) program.

Shelly Bacon serves as the senior associate vice provostÌýin the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE). She began her 51³Ô¹ÏÍø career in 2000 as a professional academic advisor. Before moving to OUE in 2016, she served as Assistant Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences, where she oversaw advising and student support services. Holding the most senior advising-related position on campus, Shelly sponsors the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Advising Leadership Council and oversees a campuswide framework for undergraduate advising, which encompasses broadly shared practices and priorities. She created and taught the inaugural two semesters of EDUC 5020, College Academic Advising, for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s MA in Higher Education (MAHE) program.Ìý