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Rhonda Meriwether
Associate Director
Rhonda Meriwether is the Associate Director of the Mastodon Advising Center. Rhonda earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Masters’ Degree in Psychology from Tennessee State University. She has worked at IPFW since 1991 and loves working to help encourage and empower students to succeed in college.
E-mail: meriweth@ipfw.edu
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Mary Lehto
Assistant Director
Mary Lehto is the Assistant Director of the Mastodon Advising Center. Mary earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 1988 and a Masters' Degree in Secondary Education in 1999. She has been with IPFW since 1989 and has been an Advisor in MAC since 1996.
E-mail: lehto@ipfw.edu
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Corrie Fox
Academic Advisor
Corrie Fox graduated from Ball State University in 2005 with a B.S. in Sociology and in 2006 with a M.A. in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education. Corrie has worked in Admissions and Orientation offices at other universities, and now she is very happy to be a part of this amazing Advising staff!
E-mail: foxc@ipfw.edu
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Marietta Wolczacka Frye
ESL Advisor/ NSE Assistant Coordinator
Marietta Wolczacka Frye came to IPFW as an international student in 2002. Marietta's undergraduate and graduate degrees are both in English with a language and linguistics concentration. She has worked at various departments at the university, including the Center for Academic Support and Advancement, International Student Services, and English and Linguistics. Marietta is the primary MAC ESL advisor, and she enjoys working with diverse student populations.
E-mail: wolczacm@ipfw.edu
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Kim Myers
Academic Advisor/ Crossroads Advisor
Kim Myers joined the MAC staff in 2010 as an Advisor to IPFW and Crossroads students, having served as an advisor in faculty and academic support positions at Manchester College from 2006-2009. Kim holds a B.A. in Communication and Sociology from Purdue University and earned her M.A. in Communication from Purdue University at IPFW in 2006. Kim worked in social services for nearly six years before moving into higher education and brings a respect for diversity and individual circumstances to her advising.
E-mail: myersk@ipfw.edu
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Alison Rynearson
Academic Advisor/ NSE Coordinator
Alison Rynearson is an Academic Advisor and the National Student Exchange Coordinator at IPFW. She has been with IPFW since 2001 and is a native of nearby Auburn, Indiana. With degrees from Indiana University-Bloomington (B.S. in Secondary English education) and Ball State University (M.A. in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education), she came to IPFW from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
E-mail: hoffa@ipfw.edu
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Mercy Ajeh
Mercy has worked for the Mastodon Advising Center since June 2012. She is an international student from Nigeria, and she is majoring in Nursing. Mercy loves IPFW and tries as much as possible to get involved on campus. During her free time, she likes to read novels and listen to music.
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Andrew Craig
Andrew Craig is one of our six Peer Advisors. As a senior, Andrew will graduate this May. His future goal is to attend graduate school to earn a Master’s degree in Communication or Student Affairs to set up a successful career in academic advising. Andrew is very excited to be part of the MAC staff, and he enjoys helping students plan for academic success and to reach their goals.
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Taylor Goodpaster
Taylor has worked for the Mastodon Advising Center since June 2012. She is a sophomore studying Communication Sciences and Disorders. After her undergrad, Taylor hopes to study Speech Pathology at the graduate level, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Speech Therapist. She enjoys being involved on campus and hopes to help her peers become successful graduates of IPFW!
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Paul Hastings
Paul joined our peer advisors in the fall of 2012. He is currently a Senior studying Elementary Education and hopes to one day teach second grade. He loves helping students reach their goals and achieve their dreams. Paul hails from Michigan City, Indiana. In his free time, Paul enjoys sports such as basketball and longboarding, and he also takes pleasure in exercising and relaxing with friends.
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Timo Rutkowski
Timo has been a peer advisor since Fall 2012. He is an international student from Germany, and he is majoring in Business Management and Economics. Timo is always excited to meet with students and assist them with their questions or concerns. Timo loves the USA, the people, the culture, and of course the food. He also loves riding his bike, movies, and meeting new people.
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Brittany Watson
Brittany has been with MAC since Fall 2012. She is a senior at IPFW, studying General Studies with a minor in Psychology. Her future goals are to attend graduate school for School Counseling, and she hopes to be an academic advisor or high school counselor. Brittany is from North Manchester Indiana, and in her spare time she enjoys being outdoors, playing softball, and helping students meet their future goals.
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Administrative
Dr. Bruce Busby
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Success
Office: KT 110D
Phone: 260-481-6140
E-mail: busbyb@ipfw.edu
Sandy Michels
Operations Assistant, Academic Success Center
Office: KT G25D
Phone: 260-481-6134
E-mail: michelss@ipfw.edu
Front Desk Staff
Kristine Frye
Information Specialist
Office: KT 109B
Phone: 260-481-6133
E-mail: fryekm02@ipfw.edu
Student Receptionists
Office: KT 109
Phone: 260-481-6595
Karlie Gratz, Student Worker
Makendra Mobley, Student Worker
Kimberly Rochford, Student Worker
Rachel Pocock, Student Worker
Ranesha Smith, Student Worker
Rachel Taykowski, Student Worker
Office Contact Information
Phone: 260-481-6595
Office: Kettler Hall 109
Office Hours
During the fall and spring semesters our office hours are:
- Monday and Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Mailing Address
Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne
Mastodon Advising Center, Kettler Hall Room 109
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
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