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
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; field experiences; applied practice
The Career and Professional Development Center is part of SSC.
Location
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
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
Anne Marie Hotop
CEPH Accreditation Project Manager
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
CeCe Altenhofen
Operations Specialist
Primary contact for:
- Front Desk Operations
- SPHere Lounge access and lockers
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
