Meet the Admissions Staff

	Rachel McGuire Director of Admissions mcguirac@niacc.edu Office: Activity Center 110G Phone Extension: 4104 • Began working at NIACC as enrollment specialist in 1993. Became the director of the department in 1997. • Earned associate degree from NIACC, bachelors degree from University of Northern Iowa and masters degree from Iowa State. • Coordinates on-campus events.
	Colleen Sisco Associate Director of Admissions siscocol@niacc.edu Office: Activity Center 110A Phone Extension: 4422 • Began working for NIACC in July 2004 • Coordinates recruitment events on campus. • Visits high schools in North Central Iowa/ Southern Minnesota and oversees the NIACC Student Ambassador program. • Earned a bachelor's degree in Recreation and master's in Education from the University of South Dakota
	Michael Blackbourn blackmic@niacc.edu Office: Activity Center 111 Phone Extension: 4298 • Began working for NIACC in the Summer of 2007 as an Enrollment Specialist and Assistant Football Coach • Works with students from a variety of Iowa high schools • Coordinates Fall Registration • Originally from Freeport, Illinois • Graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelor’s degree Sociology and a Master’s degree in Athletic Administration • Previously worked at South Dakota State University as a Graduate Assistant
	Chris Frenz Enrollment Specialist for Adults frenzchr@niacc.edu Office: AC110C Phone Extension: 4258 • Began working at NIACC in September 2006 as the Enrollment Specialist for Adult Students and the Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach. • Responsible for working with adult students who are entering college for the first time, finishing a degree or upgrading their current workplace skills. • Previously worked for Farmer's State Bank and prior to that worked at KGLO radio for 18 years as the Farm Director, Mid Day On-Air Talent and Assistant Sports Director.
	Cindy Lind Financial Management Advisor lindcind@niacc.edu Office: Activity Center 110F Phone Extension: 4417 • Earned Associate Degree from NIACC and Bachelors Degree from Iowa State University • Assists students with filing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and applying for scholarships
	Bryan Martin Enrollment Specialist martibry@niacc.edu Office: Activity Center 110B Phone Extension: 4333 • Began working at NIACC during the Summer of 2005 • Is also the Head Men’s Basketball Coach • Previously worked at Indian Hills Community College and the University of South Dakota • Received Bachelor’s Degree from Simpson College and Master’s Degree from the University of South Dakota • Visits high schools in central Iowa • Coordinates Fall Registration
	Todd Rima Enrollment Specialist rimatodd@niacc.edu Office: Activity Center 111E Phone Extension: 4253 • Joined the NIACC Admissions staff summer of 2001. • Received bachelor of arts degree in physical education. • Responsible for working with the counselors and students in Eastern Iowa. Coordinates new student registration and orientation. • He also serves as the NIACC Head Baseball Coach.
	Mary Jo Vrba Enrollment Specialist vrbamary@niacc.edu Office: Activity Center 111C Phone Extension: 4179 • Began working for NIACC in July 2003 as an enrollment specialist and head women’s softball coach. • Works with Iowa high school students. • Coordinates spring registration and summer orientation days. • Earned her associate degree from NIACC in 1996, her bachelors degree from Wartburg College in 1998, and is currently pursuing her masters degree at the University of Northern Iowa.
	Tanya Dadisman Admissions Office Assistant dadistan@niacc.edu Office: Activity Center 110 Phone Extension: 4245 • Began work at NIACC in May 2007 as Administrative Assistant. • Earned associate degree from NIACC and bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa. • Responsible for processing transcripts and applications as well as providing secretarial support for the Admissions Office.
	Connie Notermann Office Assistant admisoff@niacc.edu Office: Activity Center 110 Phone Extension: 4347 • Began working at NIACC as an office assistant in August of 2004. • Duties include data entry and office support.
	Senora Gilley COMPASS Administrator gillesen@niacc.edu Office: Activity Center 110 Phone Extension: 4245 • Began working at the college in January 2007. • Also works for Student Services as the Supplemental Instruction/Early Alert Coordinator. • Earned a bachelor’s degree in Applied Management from Hamilton College and a master’s in Education from University of Phoenix.

Front Row: Mike Blackbourn, Bryan Martin, Chris Frenz, Todd Rima
Back Row: Colleen Sisco, Mary Jo Vrba, Tanya Dadisman, Cindy Lind, Connie Notormann, Rachel McGuire

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