Luke Feuling Porter

About Luke Feuling Porter

I have worked in higher education for 10+ years. I have served in student affairs roles…

Experience

1. Graduate Program Coordinator

   College Of Education And Human Development - University Of Minnesota

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Support approximately 140 MA/PhD students via counseling, tracking degree progress, advising on graduate student policies, recommending course options, reviewing academic plans, approving policy exceptions, managing course registration, leading orientation, and coordinating end of year graduation celebrations•Collaborate with the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) by coordinating committee meetings, operationalizing department logistics and initiatives, serving as an expert on University of Minnesota and department policies, and implementing program changes•Serve as department liaison to CEHD leadership, the Graduate School, and University of Minnesota central offices, ensuring students, staff, and faculty are aware of new requirements, policies, processes, and procedures•Coordinate and manage student recruitment procedures for nine MA/PhD program areas within department by serving as a central contact for all prospective students, answering inquiries about application logistics and admissions status, coordinating communication of funding offers to candidates, and providing relevant updates to admissions committee members•Support fellowship and scholarship distribution by creating and coordinating scholarship application procedures, overseeing scholarships budgets, and carrying out appropriate procedures to ensure fellowships and scholarships are processed and awarded correctly in a timely manner•Mentor and support Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Student Association Board Members and the Department Graduate Assistant to ensure students are involved in department improvements and initiatives and understand department procedures•Investigate students and faculty grievances by serving as an intermediary, highlighting university support resources and options, and involving the DGS when needed

Education

• University of Minnesota

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development

  2025 — 2030

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting, Public/Nonprofit Management, English

  2007 — 2012

• University of St. Thomas

  Master of Arts - MA, Educational Leadership: Leadership in Student Affairs

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Student Affairs
• Management
• Payroll
• Strategic Planning
• English
• Event Planning
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Auditing
• Strategic Communications
• Event Management
• Press Releases
• Customer Service
• Accounting
• Outlook
• Technical Translation
• Marketing
• Editing
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Research
• Leadership