Lauren Puffenbarger

Experienced higher education manager with over 20 years experience in experiential learning, high-impact practices, student development, admissions, and first-year experience programs.

Work experience

University of South Carolina

Professor- University 101

• August 2007-current
• Teach one/two sections of U101 each fall term
• Major Specific sections
• 2019 University wide U101 contest winner

Committee member for U101 peer leader selection

Program Manager

Darla Moore School of Business

Student Service Manager- Graduate Programs

October 2018-present * Counsels more than 100 students in the MHR, MIB and MACC programs from class selection to career management * Prepares graduation applications for PMBA, MHR, MIB and MACC programs * Handles onboarding for students starting the PMBA, MHR, MIB and MACC programs * Works with faculty chairs to prepare scheduling of all PMBA courses to include days taught and room assignments * Gathers data from multiple sources needed for enrollment to project course needs * Projects revenue based on anticipated enrollment and reports expenses against revenue management

Education

• University of South Carolina Educational Specialist Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
• University of South Carolina Graduate Certificate Career Development Facilitator Graduate Program
• University of South Carolina Masters In Education Community and Occupational Programs in Education (COPE)
• Columbia College (SC) Bachelors Degree Social Work