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Stephen Schultheis has served in higher education for thirteen years within a variety of roles including admissions, academic administration, and student services. He currently serves as the dean of student services and retention at Monroe College in New York. He earned his doctor of education in executive leadership from St. John Fisher College and his master of arts degree from Teachers College, Columbia University. His research interests include identifying and serving at-risk students, student access, and underrepresented populations in higher education.

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