Summary
Kristi Van Gorder is the Assistant Dean for Academic Success for the College of Liberal Arts at the 推荐杏吧原创. She is a proud native Nevadan who grew up in Reno. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a major in Journalism and earned a graduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa in College Student Development. Her internship for graduate school included a summer back home in Reno at the 推荐杏吧原创. It was the beginning of a very rewarding and fulfilling career in higher education.
Kristi enjoys meeting with prospective students and being a part of the Freshmen in Transition (FIT) program. Look for her in the Wiegand Fitness Center during FIT to play dodgeball! Academic advising was her calling. Many years ago, she remembers helping her sorority sisters select their classes and thought it was really fun. She learned so much about people and academics. And that was all it took - well, she gives credit to her academic advisor, who encouraged her to pursue her passion for working with students and go to graduate school. Kristi has served in various capacities at Nevada, from recruiting undergraduate students to assisting transfer students with course articulation. However, for the last 20+ years, she has been with the College of Liberal Arts, leading recruitment, academic advising, retention and persistence, and improving graduation rates. She’s very grateful for the amazing team of academic advisors. The team has grown from one (Kristi) to twelve. Their purpose is to guide students toward their definition of success. They approach advising holistically with an emphasis on developmental and appreciative advising. Each day is a new adventure fueled by curiosity from students, advisors and faculty.
Outside of Kristi’s career at the University, she is very passionate about outdoor pursuits. She loves alpine skiing at Mt. Rose ski resort with family and friends. She enjoys going to Lake Tahoe to mountain bike, paddleboard, hike and see the Shakespeare Festival at beautiful Sand Harbor each summer. Kristi enjoys reading biographies, watching documentaries and listening to a full range of music. Her family's newer hobby is pickleball. Besides humans, her family has some four-legged friends - including two golden retrievers (Louie and Sully) and a guinea pig (Elle Woods).
As a prospective student, Kristi hopes you will consider visiting our beautiful campus and engage with our students, advisors and faculty at a .
Awards
- 推荐杏吧原创 Academic Advisor Award
- Nevada System of Higher Education Regents' Undergraduate Academic Advising Award
- University of Northern Iowa, Postsecondary Education Student Affairs, IDEAL Award
In addition, Kristi has presented locally, regionally and nationally regarding topics in higher education affiliated with the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA: The global community for academic advising).
Education
- B.A., Journalism, University of Oregon
- M.A., College Student Development, University of Northern Iowa