About Scott Nelson

​​"I am a believer in community and taking pride in my community.  I am not only part of my community; my community is also a part of me.  Hence, what I invest in my community will only come around to be an investment in myself.  I enjoy life, even at times when life is not the easiest thing to enjoy.  I work hard, but I consume my work rather than let it consume me.  I know what I produce will be a reflection of me; and I want to assure my work reflects me in the best possible light.  I define student affairs as being the guide for college students to help them when they are lost, and a safety net to catch them when they are overwhelmed.  To the best of my ability, I aspire to be that guide and that net in my professional community."

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Current Position:

Assistant Director of Recruiting - MBA and MS Programs

Krannert School of Management

Purdue University, (Dec. 2016 - present)

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Areas of Interest:

• Leadership Programming and Development

• Diversity and Social Justice

• K-12 Outreach

• Academic Advising

• Marketing and Recruiting

• Orientation and First-Year Experience

• Clubs and Organizations

• Athletics and Recreational Sports

 

Education:​

BA, Secondary Education: Social Studies - Purdue University, December 2006

MA, Leadership in Student Affairs - University of St. Thomas, May 2013



Hometown:

Michigan City, Indiana​

"Cooler Near the Lake" - A composition about where I am from​

 

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