Speaker Series Archive

September 29, 2026 Front & Center: President Mortensen and Provost Corcoran

Presented By:

President Brad Mortensen
Provost Chris Corcoran

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August 11, 2026 Right Referral: Student Financial Support

Presented By:

Craig Whyte

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Katie Jo North (top left), Corey Mikkelsen (top right), Ian Anderson (bottom left), Shelby Frauen-Riddle (bottom right)

August 4, 2026 Right Referral: Strategic Enrollment Management

Presented By:

Katie Jo North
Corey Mikkelsen
Ian Anderson
Shelby Frauen-Riddle

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Chloe Ridenour (top) and Heidi Kesler (bottom)

July 28, 2026 Right Referral: Center for Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence

Presented By:

Heidi Kesler
Chloe Ridenour

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Katie Davidson (top) and Yvonne Kobe (bottom)

July 21, 2026 Right Referral: Study Abroad, Office of Global Engagement & Pre-Health Advising

Presented By:

Katie Davidson
Yvonne Kobe

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Nelda Ault-Dyslin (Top) and Spencer Bitner (Bottom)

July 14, 2026 Right Referral: Center for Community Engagement & Campus Recreation

Presented By:

Nelda Ault-Dyslin

Spencer Bitner

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Ashleigh Totten (top), Randall Haws (bottom)

July 7, 2026 Right Referral: SSAVI & Aggie Math Learning Center

Presented By:

Ashleigh Totten
Randall Haws

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Sarah Gordon (Top Left), Charlie Hellberg (Top Right), Brendan Lund (Bottom Left), Christopher Cameron (Bottom Right)

June 30, 2026 Right Referral: Department of World Languages & International Student and Scholar Services

Presented By:

Sarah Gordon
Charlie Hellberg
Brendan Lund
Christopher Cameron

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June 16, 2026 Right Referral: Student Success

Presented By:

Kris Winter, VP Student Success

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June 9, 2026 Right Referral: Concurrent Enrollment and Center for Civic Excellence

Presented By:

Toni Gibbons
Matt Sanders

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Front & Center Tuesday, June 2nd: Right Referral: Housing Services & Residence Life

Presented By:

Dustin Boudrero
Richard Workman

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Sierra Graul, Allison Beck, and Dane Folkman

Front & Center Tuesday, May 26th: Right Referral: Student Orientation and Transition Services

Presented By:

Sierra Graul
Allison Beck
Dane Folkman

Front & Center Tuesday, May 19th: Right Referral: EdSights

Presented By:

Heidi Kesler, Executive Director
Academic Belonging and Learning Excellence (ABLE)

Lisa Simmons, Executive Director
Student Orientation & Transition Services

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Photo of Kevin Shanley, Ryan Hobbs, Carly Sorenson

Front & Center April 14, 2026: Online Enterprise Update

Presented By:

Kevin Shanley, Director
USU Online & Continuing Education

Ryan Hobbs, Vice President
Online & Digital Learning Technology

Carly Sorenson, Marketing & Communications Director
USU Online

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Photo of Matt Sanders, Brad Mortensen, Jessica Oyler

Front & Center March 24, 2026: Center for Civic Excellence Update & Supporting Students Across Utah State

Presented By:

Matt Sanders
Interim Associate Vice Provost - Center for Civic Excellence

Brad Mortensen, President
Utah State University

Jessica Oyler, Chief of Staff
Utah State University

Front & Center March 10, 2026: Behind the Policy--How University Policy is Developed at USU

Presented By:

Crystal Giordano, Policy Officer
USU Policy Office

Fran Hopkin
Vice Provost and Registrar

Front & Center February 24, 2026: Bridging Campus & Community: How Extension Supports Students and Staff

Presented By:

Brian Higginbotham, Associate Vice President
USU Extension

Presentation Slides:

Bridging Campus & Community

Front & Center February 10, 2026: Fall 2026 Readiness: Registration & Orientation Highlights

Presented By:

Lisa Simmons, Executive Director
Student Orientation & Transition Services

Sierra Graul, Assistant Director
Student Orientation & Transition Services

Shelly Kotynek, Executive Director
University and Exploratory Advising

Jessica Hansen, Assistant Registrar
Academic Scheduling Manager

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Front & Center January 27, 2026: Updates From Undergraduate Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management

Presented By:

Kris Winter, Senior Vice President
USU Undergraduate Affairs

Katie Jo North, Vice President
USU Strategic Enrollment Management

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Front & Center January 13, 2026: Tips From The Be Well Program

Presented By:

Alyssa Jensen, Employee Wellness Manager
USU Human Resources Be Well Program

Presentation Slides:

USU Be Well Program