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Ruth Archer

Ruth ArcherMBA Student Advisor and Unofficial Life Coach

Phone: 906-487-3055 Email: raarcher@mtu.edu www.mba.mtu.edu Twitter: @MBAatMichTech Facebook: Ruth Archer in the MichTech network Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/RuthArcher Blog: www.tinyurl.com/bestMBA  

Education

Northcentral University, Prescott, AZ PhD, Business Administration, with specialization

in Organizational Psychology, in progress

St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1991

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 1986 Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society Summa cum Laude

BiographyIn the United States Air Force, I was an aircraft mechanic, where I fixed the avionic instrument systems on B-52 bombers and KC-135 tankers, an avionic computer system test equipment designer, and a radar computer modeler. I also held many leadership positions, including shift supervisor, section chief, branch chief, executive officer, and operations officer.

After the Air Force, I spent several years as an adjunct instructor and student advisor for Finlandia University, teaching leadership and team skills. I am the president of a local cross-country ski club, and I am a Stephen Leader in my church’s Stephen Ministry program. I also developed and staffed an after-school Spanish language course for Hancock elementary school students.

Currently, I am the Director of Graduate Business Programs at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI. I enjoy creating new programs and processes, and it’s my passion to promote the MBA at Michigan Technological University as one of the best.

I enjoy bike riding, cross-country skiing, and camping. I have 2 cats, both tabbies from the shelter, and 2 boxer dogs.

Past Work ExperienceFinlandia University, Adjunct Instructor and

Student Advisor2002 – 2008International School of Business: Classroom and

online development and delivery of instructional material; registered, monitored progress of, provided interventions for, guided, and counseled students; internship advisor

United Stated Air Force1984 – 2001 Electrical Engineer

A variety of managerial and radar-related positions1980 - 1984 Avionic Instrument Systems Specialist

Troubleshot and repaired avionics for B-52 and KC-135 aircraft

Current Work ExperienceMichigan Technological University,

Director of Graduate Business Programs2008 to presentRecruit, enroll, and advise MBA students. Provide

networking opportunities. Teach professional development. Maintain relationships with alums.

Develop and implement online MBA program.Market face-to-face and online programs. Create

and deliver social media presence. Develop and implement MBA program policies.

Administer scholarship program and awards program. Monitor accreditation.

Supervise graduate assistants.

Mission Statement

To motivate, guide, help and teach people how to use the resources they have to maximize the

happiness in their lives.

StrengthsProblem solving, initiative, and

resourcefulnessStarting new programsImproving current processesDynamic instructor providing

relevant, interactive education Relationship buildingTechnically adeptIf I don’t know how to do it, I can

figure it out

I have an opportunity for you…Ruth ArcherMBA Student Advisor and Unofficial Life Coach

Phone: 906-487-3055 Email: raarcher@mtu.edu www.mba.mtu.edu Twitter: @MBAatMichTech Facebook: Ruth Archer in the MichTech network Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/RuthArcher Blog: www.tinyurl.com/bestMBA