Student Services
Guiding the work of the Student Services Center (SSC) is a strong commitment to the School of Public Health mission and a dedication to creating and supporting an inclusive educational environment.
The SSC supports the school in five principal areas:
Student Engagement
- student groups; events
Career and Professional Development
- Career Center; field experiences
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Diversity and inclusion programming; student advocacy and support; mental health advocacy and support
Student Recruitment and Enrollment
- Application process and SOPHAS; scholarships; college fairs and recruiting events
Academic Support
- Educational policies; degree clearance; course evaluations; grades; student data
The SSC is located in the Mayo Memorial Building on the East Bank campus in Minneapolis.
The Career and Professional Development Center is part of SSC, as is the school’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategic priority.
Student Services Center
Mayo Building, Room A395, MMC 819
420 Delaware St. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0381
Phone: 612-626-3500; 800-774-8636
Fax: 612-624-4498
Email: sph-ask@umn.edu
Student Services Center Team
Elizabeth Wattenberg
Associate Dean of Education and Student Engagement
612-626-0184
watte004@umn.edu
Faculty page
Jennifer Arntzen
Coordinator for Applications & Admissions
612-624-1991
arntz007@umn.edu
Primary contact for:
- SOPHAS
- Application questions
Carol Francis
Director of Academic & Student Affairs
612-624-6952
franc004@umn.edu
Primary contact for:
- SPH Registrar
- Degree Clearance
- Non-degree student information
- Accreditation support and coordination
- Academic Educational Policy (student and faculty)
Mercedes Taneja
Applied Practice Experience Coordinator
612-626-3740
estra021@umn.edu
Primary contact for:
- SPH Grades transition Coordinator
- Incomplete Contracts Liaison
- Course Evaluation Liaison
- Applied Practice & Field Experience Coordinator
- Departmental Emergency Contract for International Travel
Career and Professional Development Center
Vic Massaglia
Director
612-626-5443
victorm@umn.edu
LinkedIn page
Primary contact for:
- Works with SPH students, alumni, faculty, and staff on all phases of the career development process.
- Consults on building effective resume and cover letters, interviewing and networking skills, and other career and leadership related issues.
Darren Kaltved
Associate Director
612-626-4448
dkaltved@umn.edu
LinkedIn page
Primary contact for:
- Supports the development of job search and career management skills
- Helps students assess skills and interests and set career goals
- Works with students to enhance their marketability and competitive edge
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Lauren Eldridge
Coordinator
612-624-9970
leldridg@umn.edu
Primary contact for:
- Diversity and inclusion programming
- Bias grievances
- Mental health advocacy
