Randy Schroeder has been in various student services since 1979, including seven years in the UNH Department of Education. At the Center, his focus is with students looking for math assistance or preparing for the Graduate Record Exam and graduate school, but works with many students to support their academic work and to make decisions about majors, courses, and future careers. He also coordinates many of the technology services for students through CFAR and is responsible for our small (six computers, one printer and a scanner) cluster in Wolff House. Randy's background includes extensive work in academic advising, career development, outdoor/experiential education, and personal counseling. He has much experience with diverse populations, and collaborates closely with the UNH CONNECT Program and OMSA. He has served as a high school counselor & teacher, cross-country coach, academic advisor, currently teaches career & personal development and internship courses in the UNH graduate program in Counseling, and works closely with the UNH McNair Program and each June with the University Advising & Career Center with first year students.

Randy's personal interests include grandchildren Jack (born in 2005), Calvin & Maya (born 2007), organic gardening, stock-car racing (used to own a modified sportsman stock car), kayaking, biking, skiing, masters swimming, photography, woods-walking, and working in stone and wood. He's traveled throughout Latin America and Puerto Rico, and visits the Atlantic Provinces of Canada or Northern NH every summer with his wife. His latest adventures were competing in the 2.4 mile Peak's Island-to-Portland (Maine) Ocean Swim and a camping/kayak trips to the southern coast of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and northern New Hampshire (i.e., Pittsburg!)

Background: Grew up in western New York State (Jamestown) and attended Jamestown Community College. BA Science/Chemistry and M.Ed. in Counseling from UNH. Workshops in technology, counseling, and horticulture. Randy runs a private tutoring service, specializing in the GRE, SAT, Praxis, and other standardized exams.