The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 成人头条 has named Stephanie
Cockrell as its new Director of Graduate Programs. In the role, Cockrell will work
to define and execute strategies to increase enrollment and retention as well as deliver
robust experiences for graduate students. This includes study-abroad programs as well
as experiential education and applied leadership opportunities. Cockrell will also
lead all recruiting marketing and communication activities for graduate degree programs.
Her first day in her new position was January 23.
鈥淲e鈥檙e very excited to have Stephanie lead the charge on continuing to grow our graduate programs,鈥� said Chris Broberg, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs at the Barton School. 鈥淗er experience, dedication to students and passion for the university will be pivotal as we dedicate more resources to admissions, recruitment and retention of graduate students.鈥�
Prior to her role with the Barton School, Cockrell served as the assistant director for First-Year Programs at WSU鈥檚 Office of Student Success. There, she oversaw orientation and transition programs for undergraduate, degree-bound domestic student, transition mentors and peer coaches, and assisted in other first-year retention initiatives. During this time, she received her Master鈥檚 of Business Administration from the Barton School with a concentration in marketing. She has also served as a success coach for the College of Fine Arts and College of Applied Studies at WSU and has advised, marketed and recruited for the undergraduate hospitality program at Missouri State University and the doctorate supply chain management program at Michigan State University.
鈥淭hrough my career at WSU, I鈥檝e been fortunate to work with students at various points of their academic journey,鈥� said Cockrell. 鈥淚 look forward to bringing my passion for student success and retention to Barton鈥檚 graduate programs through innovative programming and a commitment to a student-centered approach.鈥�
For more information on the Barton School, visit www.wichita.edu/academics/business/.