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Staff Profile: Kate Kraus

Assistant Director, New Student and Parent Programs

Telephone: 216.368.8827
E-mail: kate.kraus@case.edu
Address: 470 Sears Building
Hire Date: 04/04
Hometown: Perry, Ohio

Education
  • M.Ed., Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel - Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
  • B.A., Communication Studies (Interpersonal) - Kent State University
Related Experience
  • New Student and Parent Programs Coordinator - Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
  • Graduate Assistant - Kent State University Admissions Office
Professional Affiliations
  • National Orientation Directors Association (NODA)
  • American Professionals for Parent Involvement (APPI)
Professional Awards
  • NODA Region VII Most Outstanding Presentation Session - 2007
  • Outstanding New Professional In Student Affairs - Case Western Reserve University, 2005
  • Outstanding Service Award, Undergraduate Admissions - Kent State University, 2004
  • Outstanding Teaching Team, University Orientation - Kent State University, 2004
Q&A Top 5
What is your favorite memory as a freshman in college?
I would say my favorite memory was with the Dance Team. We qualified for nationals and performed at Disney World, which was a wonderful experience!
What is the most important thing every first-year student should know?
Every first-year student should remember their flip flops for the shower! Always remember to thank your parents and to be patient as your relationship dramatically changes through college.
What campus activities or committees are you involved with at Case?
Our office oversees Orientation and Welcome Days. I am involved with several programs and committees in our office and across campus, including Family Weekend, SatCo, Who's Who, Emerging Leaders Program, Professional Development Committee, Physical Education/Dance, Share the Vision, and Community Hour. I also advise the Case Dance Team and Urban Elementz.
What is one word that describes you?
Ambitious
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy teaching dance classes at my old studio a few nights a week. My other hobbies include kickboxing, shopping, yardwork/home repairs. My all-time favorite thing to do is to go boating with family and friends and spend time at Kelleys Island.