Lisa McCann

**** * *** **, #*; Ft. Collins, Colorado 80524

970-***-****

ad24l6@r.postjobfree.com

My main goal is to be helpful in whatever situation that they find themselves facing: academic or personal. I enjoy being useful to others.

“Thanks for all of your help.

Where would we be without you? Oh yeah, unemployed.”

--Graduate student

“You are very approachable.

I couldn't seem to get

any information elsewhere like the information you've given me here

--Parent of a new freshman

“I’ve never seen a department that does a better job of tracking their undergraduate students….”

--Pre-veterinary Advisor

Center for Life Sciences

“Your department has the best advisor in the College.”

--Human Resources Director

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Professional Profile—Information Expert—People Experience

I am a retired college advisor of undergraduate and graduate students in the microbiology program, where I worked from March of 1999 through December of 2022.

Have advised over 2000 students in the microbiology major over the last 12 years; have had contact with an estimated 5000 other students, potential students, and their family/friends.

Dedicated to human/animal connection as a part of an enhanced life experience.

Lifelong learner with an appreciation for diversity; extensive coursework in Education, English, ethnic studies. Especially relevant is coursework in trauma/advocacy and encounters with grief across the lifespan.

Lover of the arts, including music, film, literature, photography and history.

Education, Honors, & Awards

M.A., English, Emphasis in Communication Development

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. (Fall 2003)

B.A., Liberal Arts, Emphasis in Arts and Humanities (English Minor), Magna Cum Laude

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Spring 1997

Jack Cermak award for outstanding advising, 2015

College Outstanding Employee Service Award

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2006

Employment

Advisor, Microbiology/Infectious Disease

Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology,

Colorado State University, May 12, 2009-December 1, 2022

(now retired)

Undergraduate Program Coordinator

Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology,

Colorado State University, July 1, 2002- May 11, 2009

Other

I taught English composition at Front Range Community College for several years

I am very familiar with health care settings thanks to a family member with severe medical issues.

I have spent time as an assistant to an occupational therapist.

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