Dillon Frechen

I am a first-generation college student with a passion for working in higher education. My professional practice is centered around helping students empower themselves to achieve a sense of purpose, personally define success, and develop decision-making skills for navigating their time as student and beyond. With 16 years of education and employment with Big Ten universities, I have an immense sense of pride and affinity for large, research institutions and the opportunities they provide for students to succeed. I have seen how the traditional “college experience” at a large, public university has changed during this time frame, and I strive to remain nimble as perceptions and attitudes around higher education fluctuate in the mainstream. As a lifelong learner, I seek to remain educated on the types of challenges students may face in their daily lives, the appropriate resources to share with them, and how to advocate on their behalf.