Carolyn Becker, Director of Student Affairs

Carolyn Becker joins the Health, Safety, and Student Affairs team as CEA CAPA’s Director of Student Affairs. Carolyn’s nearly 15-year career in higher education includes work in both student life and academic affairs. As an education abroad administrator, she has worked directly with unique and diverse student populations along with faculty and institutional administrators to provide advocacy and support related to global learning opportunities. Carolyn is the recipient of the 2018 NAFSA Rising Star Young Leader national award, has completed the Professional Certification in Education Abroad from The Forum on Education Abroad (FEA), and is currently a facilitator with the FEA. She has served as a reviewer for multiple national scholarships, has been appointed to several external education abroad task forces and committees, and is a regular presenter at international education conferences. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in History from Winona State University and a Master of Science in Education in College Development and Administration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.