About Adviser
About Adviser
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Hi, my name is Madeline Frisk and I am the Interim Coordinator of Student Government Relations & Adviser to Greek Life. I graduated from Portland State University with my Masters of Science in Postsecondary Adult and Continuing Education: Educational Leadership & Policy. I also completed my undergraduate studies at Oregon State University and received my Bachelors of Science in Merchandising Management with a minor in writing. I am passionate about student government as I was able to get involved with ASPSU during my time as a graduate student and I am an active alumni member of my local sorority, Chi Theta Phi. I have loved getting to be involved as a student leader and employee at two amazing universities here in Oregon and now as a professional. As a leader I specialize in leadership development, mentoring, creative problem-solving, and collaboration. In my free time I love thrifting, reading (mainly true crime, mystery, horror, but occasionally some other genres), listening to podcasts, riding my bicycle, working on crafty projects, and I love Halloween/spooky things. I've lived in Oregon in the Corvallis and Portland areas respectively since 2008 and I still feel like I have so much left to explore. I look forward to getting to know you all better and I'm excited to be your adviser.
Things I'm Passionate About:
As a new professional in student affairs/higher education I'm passionate about being involved in NASPA, a student affairs organization dedicated to professional development, research, and advocacy within the New Professionals and Graduate Students spaces, Fraternity and Sorority Knowledge Community, and the Student Government Knowledge Community. In 2017, my predecessor Candace Avalos created the Student Government Knowledge Community and it is an amazing resource to have as I grow within this role. I strongly believe in student government being an opportunity to learn how to become a positive change agent in your community and I encourage you all to find ways to level-up your engagement on campus and in your communities always.
Role of the Student Government Advisor:
Main advisor to the ASPSU, budget authority for requests, manage space requests and other approvals to spend money and other university resources
General support in ASPSU activities and student development
Guidance and support to ASPSU officers
Contacting Your Advisor:
Email: mfrisk@pdx.edu
Message me on Slack or tag me in threads as is relevant/needed
Setting up an appointment:
Office: SMSU 118 (currently only working remotely - email me to set up a zoom meeting or use my calendly: https://calendly.com/mfrisk). This will be updated with information about in-person meetings when possible.
Quote to Live By
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
-Ferris Bueller
Student Affairs Experience:
Masters of Science in Postsecondary Adult and Continuing Education: Educational Leadership & Policy
Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life Intern and employee, Oregon State University
Graduate Intern for New Student Orientation, University of the Arts
Student Success Champion, Portland State University
NASPA Graduate Associate, Portland State University
Student Government Experience:
Involved in the Associated Students of Portland State University as a Senator and Academic Affairs Director from 2019-2020.
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