Michael Rutledge: The Coordinator
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Michael Rutledge retired from the U.S. Army in 2004 as a Master Sergeant after 22 years of service; he began his second career in education teaching high school first in Taylor, MI, and then Traverse City MI, where he was also an adjunct at Northwestern Michigan College. He holds undergraduate degrees in military history and history with teaching credentials from Cameron University and Eastern Michigan University, respectively, and a Master’s Degree from Central Michigan University in history and the humanities; he is currently a candidate for his second masters (completing his capstone project) at Northern Michigan University in Higher Education Student Administration. He is currently the coordinator of Student Veteran Services at NMU. |
Welles: The Companion
| Welles is Mike's Service Dog. He is often seen accompanying Mike around campus and is always available for a friendly petting. Stop by the office and say hello to him anytime you like! |
Traci Dietz: Work Study Student
| Hometown: Negaunee, Michigan |
| Major: Bachelor of Fine Arts |
| Groups and Organizations: Student Veterans of America |
| Best Advice for Incoming Students: Try to stay as organized as possible, and submit your required documents in a timely manner. |
Chantel LaBlonde: Work Study Student
| Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Major: Bachelor of Behavior Analysis |
| Groups and Organizations: Alpha Gamma Delta, Superior Edge |
| Best Advise for Incoming Students: Be involved on campus, it makes the college experience much more enjoyable! |
Emily Miller: Intern
| Hometown: Ishpeming, Michigan |
| Major: Bachelor of Social Work |
| Groups and Organizations: AMVETS, Student Social Work Organization, Wesley United Methodist Church Trustees, Lakestate Industries (Marquette) |
| Best Advise for Incoming Students: Get your Enrollment Verification Form filled out and turned in to the Veteran Services Office, each and every semester, along with your current degree evaluation. |