Meet the Staff! Name: Jennifer Fugate Titles: Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator Quick note: Jennifer is an Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator for Online Programs and Extension at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Tell us about your background! I grew up in McHenry County, Illinois. As a first-generation college student, I earned my Associate’s degree from […]
Meet the Student Intern! Name: Sarah Reed Title: Online Programs and Extension Student Communications Intern Sarah Reed joined our team in June of 2024 as a summer internship to help create and execute our communication strategy. Sarah will be continuing as a member of our team in the fall of 2024 when she returns to campus. […]
Meet the Staff! Name: Dr. Ying Xiu Titles: Instructional Designer Dr. Xiu is an instructional designer for the Veterinary Medicine Online Programs and Extension. Tell us about your background! I came to the United States in 2012 from China. I then received my Ph.D. in Educational Technology from Oklahoma State University in May 2018. I have […]
Meet the Staff! Name: Monica Shotwell Titles: Student Marketing Associate, DVM Student (Class of 2026) Monica is the Student Marketing Associate for the Online Programs and Extension team at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Tell us about your background! I’m Monica and I am from Maysville, Kentucky. I went to undergrad at Transylvania University in Lexington, […]
Meet the Associate Director! Name: Kaylee Hillinger Titles: Associate Director of Industry Relations Kaylee Hillinger joined our team in June of 2023 to make connections between our programs and extension efforts to the industries in which they serve. Tell us about your background! I am a two-time alumna of the University of Illinois, with a B.S. […]
Meet the Staff! Name: Eleanor Greer Titles: Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator Eleanor is an Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator for the Online Programs and Extension team at the College of Veterinary Medicine. If you’ve been a student or want to be a student in our Certificate of Veterinary Science program, you’ve likely chatted with Eleanor. […]
Meet the Assistant Director! Name: Clarissa Leman Titles: Assistant Director Clarissa is the Assistant Director of the iLearning Center at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Tell us about your background! I grew up in a small rural community in Central Illinois but call Champaign “home” as a 14-year resident and two-time alumna of the University. After a […]