Dr. Kelly Atkins
Started at SIUE: 2002
Education:
B.A. in Social Work, SIUE
MA in Social Work, SIUE
Doctorate in Educational Practice, University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Academic Interests: My areas of interest include student success, retention, persistence, and graduation in Higher Education.
Favorite Movie: Love Jones (1997)
Favorite thing about SIUE: My favorite thing about SIUE is the Culture of Care that faculty and staff provide for students to ensure they feel seen, heard, and valued at the university
Why do you do what you do?: Student connection, engagement, and development.
What advice do you have for incoming SIUE students? Trust the process! College can be challenging, but with the right resources and mentors you can achieve greatness. Believe in yourself!
What do you like to do in your free time?: I love to roller skate in my free time.
