Our Department
Student Support Services staff are trained professionals in the area of academic advising--especially for students who have a need for academic support, may be first in their family to attend college, have limited financial means or have a health, physical, sensory, or brain-related issue needing accommodation. With backgrounds in education and extensive professional development, our staff is prepared to work with Falcons to support their academic and journey at UWRF!
Staff Services
Staff provide one-on-one coaching, assistance with course selection and connections to tutoring, guidance on financial aid and FAFSA, workshops on financial literacy and academic skills and how to apply to and enroll in graduate and professional degree programs. Staff also provide career-focused workshops, exposure to cultural and educational programs and mentoring to SSS scholars.
Meet Our Staff
Karen Smolarek
Director
- Start Year: 2016
- Office: 274 Rodli Hall
- Phone: 715-425-3713
- Email: karen.smolarek@uwrf.edu
Jessi Mularky
Academic Coach
- Start Year: 2023
- Office: 274 Rodli Hall
- Phone: 715-425-3154
- Email: jessica.mularky@uwrf.edu
Rose Rude
Academic Coach and Data Specialist
- Start Year: 1995
- Office: 277 Rodli Hall
- Phone: 715-425-3713
- Email: rose.rude@uwrf.edu
Peer Mentors
TRIO SSS Peer Mentors are enthusiastic leaders who guide new scholars to success at UWRF. Peer Mentors connect new SSS scholars to people and resources on campus, develop and maintain relationships with scholars and provide assisted support, focusing on a smooth transition and acclimation to UWRF. The purpose of the SSS Peer Mentor Program is to help new SSS scholars maintain high program participation and GPA, as well as increase retention and graduation rates.
