Colleen Clark

Title: Transitions Coordinator

Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL

Degrees: Bachelor's of Science in Social Work, Saint Louis University '17; Master's of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago (expected '24)

What attracted you to Arrupe College?

The holistic approach to student supports attracted me to Arrupe College. I believe Arrupe does a fantastic job of seeing students as people first.

How did you get involved in higher education?

I got involved in Jesuit Education in 2015. I started as an intern at Loyola Academy of St. Louis in 2015 and ended as the Director of Academic Support in 2020.

What is your favorite aspect about working at Arrupe? And the biggest challenge?

Partnering with Arrupe students to explore and create options for their futures is my favorite aspect of serving as the Transitions Coordinator at Arrupe College. Arrupe students are current and future change makers and culture shifters—I can't wait to see all that they do in this world!