Cara Cavanaugh
Admission Counselor
What I look for in a student: I expect Coe students to have
a broad range of interests from ultimate frisbee and Biology
to Racquetball and English. Having an adventurous and
open mind will allow you to get the most out of your years
at Coe.
What I like about my job: I love meeting new people which
makes being an admission counselor an awesome adventure for
me. I love to travel and am especially thankful to have
the opportunity to work for my alma mater. Being able
to recruit the next classes of students who make this college
so unique is a privilege.
My hobbies: Traveling, watching baseball and Jim Carrey movies,
anything Irish, taking walks, eating delicious new foods and
spending time with the Incredible Murphy Lee (My cat!!).
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Pat Cook
Associate Dean of Admission
Director of International Recruiting
What I look for in a student: Curiosity, tolerance, energy, and
a strong academic background.
What I like about my job: I like meeting and working with a variety
of people to help them accomplish the goals they have set for
themselves, as well as learn more about them as individuals.
My hobbies: Gardening, reading, crafts.
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Shannon Cook
Assistant Director of Admission
What I look for in a student: I look for a student
who gets excited when I talk to them about Coe College; a student
who wants to find his or her place at Coe and make the most of
it.
What I like about my job: Meeting new people. Helping students
open doors to a new and different world beyond high school. Letting
them know of all the opportunities that await them at Coe College.
My hobbies: Attending Coe football games. I have been going
since I was five years old, when my oldest brother came to Coe.
Since then, my other three brothers have attended Coe along with
me, and to top it all off, our dad is the defensive coordinator
for the football team. GO KOHAWKS!!
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Jill Kuhlers
Associate Director of Admission
What I look for in a student: While it is always important during
the college search to find out what an institution can offer you,
I think the students that are the most exciting are those that
also look closely at what they can give back to the college. The
students that are the best fit for Coe College seem to be those
that are ready to be active participants in their own education,
love to be engaged with faculty and are looking for ways to grow
through service to campus and community.
What I like about my job: I like most the fact that I have the
opportunity to help students and families discover the right "fit"
in a college choice. As a first generation college student, we
found that college selection could be a very intimidating process.
So, I really enjoy being able to go on that journey with students
and act as a guide, mentor and information source.
My hobbies: I am an avid photographer and scrapbooker. I also
love to cook but it often turns out better in theory than in practice!
I enjoy spending time with my family and weekends in the fall
will find me cheering on my son's football team!
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Becca Potts Murphy
Senior Associate Director of Admission
What I look for in a student: The students who seem happiest
here are interested in learning, want to be involved, and looking
for community.
What I like about my job: I love the fact that I get to work
with high school seniors-when else in your life do you get the
chance to go anywhere, do anything, and be anyone? It doesn't
get much cooler than that!
My hobbies: Walking, junk stores, cooking for friends, sewing,
and spending hours in my backyard with my two Jack Russell Terriers,
Katie and George.
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Brian Nigg
Admission Counselor
What I look for in a student: I look for a student whose personality,
talent, and style allows them to stand out from the crowd. The
aspect of Coe that I enjoy most is the diversity in student interests
and more importantly the willingness of those students to actively
participate in multiple clubs and organizations which aid to further
cultivate their talents.
What I like about my job: I like showing prospective students
and their families why Coe is the right school for their future.
As a recent Coe graduate I am confident and comfortable selling
Coe, knowing from first hand experience that Coe provides a
quality education and an opportunity to grow as a person.
My hobbies: Golf, attending sporting events with friends, spending
time with family, and watching movies.
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Chris Paasch
Admission Counselor
What I look for in a student: The students who strive
in the Coe environment are excited about learning and integrating
themselves within the Coe community. They want to be challenged
academically and work hard to achieve their goals. However,
it is also about balance at Coe so I look for students who know
how to enjoy themselves. I feel open-minded students get
the most out of their collegiate experience.
What I like about
my job: I understand the uncertainty
that comes along with choosing a college. My favorite aspect
of being a counselor is that I am allowed to make personal connections
with students and their families to help them find "The
One." This is an exciting time in a young person's
life and I am glad that I am able to make a difference!
My hobbies: Exercise (tennis, squash, mountain biking, jogging,
skiing, etc.), music (sadly only listening), watching movies,
reading, traveling (12 countries and counting), developing my
handyman skills and spending time with family/friends!
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Holly Zimmerman
Admission Counselor
What I look for in a student: I look for a student that is excited
about the transition to college. Someone that is full of energy,
enthusiasm and hope. An individual who is ready to absorb the
life and education that the unique Coe College experience brings.
I look for a student that is ready to become more than what they
are right now.
What I like about my job: I love the fact that I am able to meet
new people on a daily basis. I find it exciting being able to
work with high school students who are eager about the next step
in their life and I have the opportunity to point them in the
right direction. My hobbies: Sports are definitely my biggest hobby. I love to
watch and play sports whenever I have the chance! I also enjoy
bike riding, traveling, shopping and spending time with my friends
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