Your Kohawk Connection FALL 2021
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Josh Conte ’23 landed a coveted law firm internship — and a part-time job — with the help of Coe’s career professionals.
Kohawk Nation Coe has been recognized as a leader among its peers regarding commitment to DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION. Scan to read the Diverse: Issues in Higher Education article.
“I’m really glad I took that class and met Nanci. I thought the internship would be a great experience. It’s hard enough to get an internship at a law firm, let alone as an undergraduate. The fact that I was able to get my foot in the door and make these connections is big. Nanci has been a great help,” Josh said.
A full slate of vibrant events will showcase Coe College talent and renowned performers as part of the Arts@Coe season. This year’s schedule features ensembles, musicals, plays, artists and speakers. Scan to see the full season.
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After spotting an email from C3: Creativity, Careers, Community, Josh signed up for a resume building and professionalism class in the spring. The class instructor and C3 careers director, Nanci Young, told Josh about a newly available marketing internship at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll for the summer.
These same resources are available to your student. Learn more about C3
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Your student’s well-being mat ters at Coe Helping your Kohawk thrive with Coe’s student support services…
Education isn’t a solo venture Support starts early
The Office of Student Success & Persistence was created to help students successfully navigate the transition to Coe and through graduation. Students are paired with a dedicated success coach or College Possible coach who acts as a mentor and connects them to the people and resources needed to be successful. Their goal is to make sure your Kohawk is connected to the support needed at Coe...
The Learning Commons is a powerhouse of tutors, academic consultants, peer academic support, public speaking coaches, study resources and a writing center. Open to all students, the Learning Commons staff is dedicated to serving each student’s unique academic needs.
• Want a recommendation of places to eat in Cedar Rapids? • Having trouble managing your schedule? • Are you finding it difficult to get to know new people? • Not sure where to go with questions about your financial aid or bill? • Your student’s coach can help!
Hands-on experience is everything Two months after New-Student Orientation, our new class of Kohawks got together again for Coe’s first-ever Orientation 2.0.
Visit the Office of Student Success & Persistence in Upper Gage Memorial Union or email studentsuccess@coe.edu for more information.
With Coe, your student has a greater chance of having a meaningful internship experience and turning that experience into a job offer! Since C3 is part of our alumni office, they work to connect students with other Kohawks working in their field. Career specialists are ready to introduce your student to over 4,000 alumni in Cedar Rapids and hundreds of businesses and nonprofit organizations.
#20 Best Alumni Network among private colleges — The Princeton Review
#10 Best School for Internships
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Residence Life
An environment to help you thrive
Kohawks have access to an on-campus clinic, counselors, wellness programs and Coe’s robust network of mental and physical health care providers in Cedar Rapids. In addition, the Office of Health and Wellness provides opportunities and empowers students to prioritize their physical and emotional health with a variety of proactive stress management classes including yoga and meditation.
Coe is located on the edge of the MedQuarter Regional Medical District, providing students with access to hundreds of health care providers.
We recently welcomed a new ARNP and RN to campus. Students should check their Coe email for more information about scheduling an appointment.
Coe’s newly restructured Student Life Office is home to residence life, student activities and programming, religious and spiritual life and student conduct. The office promotes cocurricular activities on campus and in the community that foster intellectual, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual maturity.
Steven Strope Dean of Residential Experience
Lawryn Fraley Assistant Director for First-Year Residents
Alexander Nichols Assistant Director for Returning Residents
• Oversees room selection and room assignments for all students • Conducts educational programs in residence life areas to promote a strong out-of-class learning experience • Administers residence hall procedures and policies • Oversees the physical condition of the residence life areas • Manages student-related emergencies and crisis situations
Student Engagement & Campus Life Vanessa Sandoval Director for Student Activities and Programs
• Manages student organization recognition and policies • Coordinates a broad range of student activities including leadership programming, student Homecoming activities and other events • Advises Student Activities Committee and Student Senate • Advises fraternities, sororities and governing councils
Justine Hines Assistant Dean of Civility and Conduct
Meet the Office of Student Life
• Manages and oversees student conduct process • Investigates Title IX-related cases • Engages with students through crisis and on-call support Keniese Evans Dean of Student Experience
LaShunda McFarland Student Life Office Coordinator
• Administers student life policies and procedures • Serves as the student advocate to the faculty, administration and other college constituencies • Advises students, parents, faculty and others concerning campus life issues and out-of-class activities • Oversees all aspects of campus life activities and the Office of Student Life
Contact the Office of Student Life at 319.399.8843 or dos@coe.edu.
Homecoming 2021: Home sweet Coe Coe students engaged in excitement during Homecoming week as Student Life sponsored a trivia night and hosted a mentalist and karaoke.
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NEW INITIATIVES Center for Health & Society Every student, regardless of major, has the opportunity to learn how their area of study can lead to a career in the health care field with Coe’s Center for Health and Society. The first step is to schedule an advising appointment with one of our Center for Health and Society advisors, Professor Margaret LeMay or Professor Scout Kelly! Students should check their Coe email for more information.
Construction on six new post-tension concrete tennis courts and new fencing is nearing completion!
The Clark Racquet Center indoor track was resurfaced in August. The upgrade to a Mondo-Super X Tartan surface gives studentathletes a top-notch surface for training.