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Behind the Scenes

 

Meet the people who work behind the scenes:

 

Allen Dupont, Ph.D.

Director of Assessment

Dr. Allen P. Dupont has held various positions in higher education for the past eleven years, starting as a faculty member in economics and including work in strategic planning, institutional research, enrollment management, assessment and accreditation. As Director of Assessment in the Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs, Dr. Dupont works closely with the Council on Undergraduate Education to assess the General Education program at NCSU. He also provides assessment advice and assistance to faculty members, offers assessment workshops to faculty members and administrators, and carries out research related to assessment and retention. He also serves as a SACS Commission on Colleges On Site Review Committee member.

Dr. Dupont holds the BA in Economics from Rice University, and the MS and PhD in Economics from Louisiana State University. He joined NCSU in June 2004. He and his wife enjoy traveling and relaxing on the beach.

 

 

 


Pamela Steinke, Ph.D.

Assistant Director of Assessment

Dr. Pamela Steinke has worked full-time in higher education since receiving her Ph.D. in 1992. She has been a faculty member in psychology, has coordinated academic programs and has been heavily involved in institutional service and professional development in the areas of assessment and service-learning. Dr. Steinke joined NCSU in January 2006 and works closely with Dr. Dupont to facilitate undergraduate assessment in the Division of Academic Programs, the General Education program, and undergraduate program review.

Dr. Steinke holds the A.B. in Psychology and Political Science from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and the M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from University of California, Davis.


Melissa McConnell

Program Assistant

Melissa McConnell is a program assistant in the NCSU Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs. Her responsibilities are divided between assisting the Office of Assessment and the Academic Standards Office. Duties include staff support, organizing and preparing information, assisting with committees, web maintenance, and various tasks as needed.