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Joanne Robertson

Joanne Robertson

Quinnipiac University

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Joanne's work combines: Politics, Armed Services, and Learning / Being Challenged

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Day In The Life

Sr. Assoc. Director Transfer Admissions

I work with current and potential college students to help them reach their educational goals

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Political Science and Government, General

    College of the Holy Cross

  • Graduate Degree

    Journalism

    Quinnipiac University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Birthing and Parenting Knowledge and Skills

Graduate Degree: Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

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Life & Career Milestones

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

  • 1.

    Graduated from an excellent liberal arts college.

  • 2.

    Took the first job that I could find.

  • 3.

    Wasn't afraid to make a change, 4 jobs in my first two years out of college.

  • 4.

    Left the workforce to care for my children and moved to another state.

  • 5.

    Looked for an opportunity to combine something I loved with a job.

  • 6.

    Took a chance on a career change.

  • 7.

    Kept moving towards a final goal but willing to step back to get ahead.

  • 8.

    Never said "no" or "I don't know how to do that."

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Society in general:

    Why would you want to go back to school?

  • How I responded:

    I finally am in a position where I can complete a master's degree and I will find a way to balance all of my roles.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • Even back in the late 70's and early 80's it was tough to be first generation. I attended a school where most of the students came from professional families and had a lot more money than me. I stayed focused on what I could control, my academics.