Cindy Cowell
Director, TRiO Student Support Services
Office
Nikkander Hall, Room 11
Contact
cindy.cowell@finlandia.edu
906-487-7346
Joined Finlandia
August 1986 to April 2003 and July 2014 to current
Education
MA Northern Michigan University
Personal Statement
Each one, teach one.
Areas of Interest / Speciality
Educational Opportunity
Adjunct Faculty SISU Seminar
Adjunct Faculty College Success Courses
Academic Services
Inspirations
Students. Those who thrive; those who struggle. It is a privilege to be a part of their journey.
Also my students as a ski instructor at Mt Ripley. It takes courage to put on a pair of skis for the first time.
Favorite Quotes
It doesn't matter where you start, it matters where you finish. I'll see you at the top!
Professional Memberships
Council for Opportunity in Education
Educational Opportunity Association
MI College Access Program Personnel
Certifications
Mental Health First Aid USA
QPR Suicide Prevention
Awards & Recognitions
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America College and University Faculty And Administrative Study Grants. Chicago, IL.
1991, 1992 and 1993. $1500 award each year
Michigan Spirit of TRIO Award. MI Chapter of the Mid America Educational Opportunity Program Personnel. Detroit, MI.
May 1999
President's Award. MI Chapter of the Mid America Educational Opportunity Program Personnel. Bellaire, Michigan.
May 2002
Conference Presentations
April 16, 2016 MICAPP Student Leadership Conference, Lansing, MI "What's Your Brand?"
Numerous conference presentations dating back to 1989.