About Us
Located in McCabe Hall, C3 emphasizes the connections between liberal education and careers and between Coe College and our region, known as the Creative Corridor.
Through programming including internships, grants, experiential learning opportunities, sponsored visits from entrepreneurs and innovators and expansive partnerships with local businesses, arts organizations and nonprofits, students explore career options associated with all areas of study. C3 focuses on the concept of creativity — the key to innovation in the arts, technology and business — and students become equipped to demonstrate to employers and graduate schools the value of critical thinking, communication, independent research and integrative learning that are the hallmarks of their liberal arts experience. C3 expands Coe's connections with regional alumni and leaders of businesses and other organizations in order to assist students with planning and carrying out projects, forming professional networks and putting their Coe experiences to work in the wider world.
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Associate Vice President for Advancement
Co-Director, C3: Creativity, Careers, Community
Barb Tupper provides strategic direction, in consultation with the C3 faculty co-director, of the three areas within C3: creativity, careers and community engagement, with particular attention to connecting the work to academics on campus through internships, NetVUE and other efforts. In addition, Barb directs the planning and implementation of Coe’s corporate sponsorship strategy and oversees Coe’s overall alumni engagement and annual giving efforts.
Faculty Co-Director, C3: Creativity, Careers, and Community
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Samantha Brown provides strategic direction, in consultation with the C3 director and co-director, of the three areas within C3: creativity, careers, community, with particular attention to connecting the work to academics on campus through internships, NetVUE and other efforts. In addition, Sam has a background in counseling psychology with an emphasis in work and vocational psychology. She teaches courses in the psychology department related to counseling, career and professional development, and internships.
Director, C3: Creativity, Careers, Community
319.399.8780
jdemarest@coe.edu
Joe Demarest is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of C3 as well as collaborating with a variety of shareholders to ensure students are supported across a range of topics. He directs the multi-faceted and student-centered career services operation for Coe’s diverse student population, including the design and measurement of advising and programming; alumni and community connections; employer outreach and development; and experiential learning and internships. In addition, Joe designs and implements opportunities that engage students in community needs and challenges to foster a culture of community engagement and social justice/advocacy at Coe. In addition, he oversees voter registration and education initiatives, assists with volunteer engagement and manages Coe’s AmeriCorps program.
Career Specialist
Kris Jasper advises students 1:1 in career-related topics and develops faculty relationships within the following majors: computer science, data science, mathematics, physics and pre-engineering while also creating employer, community and alumni partnerships to generate reciprocal internship and career opportunities for students within the technology and STEM-related fields.
Career Specialist
Jenny Long advises students 1:1 in career-related topics and develops faculty relationships within the following majors: African American studies, Asian studies, English, foreign languages, gender studies, history, international studies, philosophy and religion. Advising of these majors is done in addition to creating employer, community and alumni partnerships to generate reciprocal internship and career opportunities for students within the social sciences and humanities.
Career Specialist
Veronica Reece advises students 1:1 in career-related topics and develops faculty relationships within the following majors: accounting, business administration, economics, communications (communication studies, creative writing, rhetoric and writing) and the fine arts (art, music, theater and film). Advising of these majors is done in addition to creating employer, community and alumni partnerships to generate reciprocal internship and career opportunities for students.
Career Specialist
Ellen Teller advises students 1:1 in career-related topics and develops faculty relationships within the following majors: biology, biochemistry, chemistry, education, environmental science/studies and nursing, while also creating employer, community and alumni partnerships to generate reciprocal internship and career opportunities for students within the health and wellness; science research; and natural resources, agriscience and environment career communities and industries.
