The College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Council was formed to foster a relationship between students and the administration. The council meets two to three times a semester with the Dean, to discuss current issues, future initiatives, and improvement areas for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Merab Basilaia is a graduate student in the Physics department. Basilaia is
an international student from Tbilisi, Georgia. Merab’s hobbies include astro-
photography and overlanding. After graduation, Basilaia plans to obtain a
PhD.
Michaela Bedene is a nursing major from Arma, Kansas. Bedene has
worked as a nurse’s assistant the past two years and enjoys traveling,
hiking, baking and volunteering. After graduation, Bedene plans to work as
a registered nurse in the Kansas City area.
Allyson Bence is a social work major from Oswatomie. Bence currently
works at the Department for Children and Families. Allyson's hobbies include
walking her dog and biking. After graduation, Allyson plans to attend
graduate school and then work as a licensed clinical social worker.
Megan is an early childhood education unified major from Shawnee and is
currently a member of the Pitt State track and field team. After graduation,
Megan plans to teach at a preschool and hopes to ultimately open a
preschool in the future.
Erick McCloskey is a biology and chemistry major and has resided in
Pittsburg for more than seven years. McCloskey is employed in the PSU
Biology department and Post Office. After graduation, McCloskey plans to
obtain a PhD and conduct research.
Jewel Schroeder is an art education major and native of the southeast
Kansas area. After graduation, Jewel plans to teach middle or high school
in a small town. Schroeder's goal is to help students discover their inner
creativity by exploring the arts and to feel more included in the
classroom environment.
Colton Sprenkle is a music education major from Carthage, Missouri.
Sprenkle chose to pursue a music major because he wanted to teach others
to love it as much as he did. Currently, Sprenkle works as a substitute
teacher for the Northeast school district. After graduation, Colton plans to
continue his education and earn a master’s degree.