Western Illinois University has named Audrey Adamson as its new executive director of Career Center and Quad Cities Outreach effective Aug. 1.
Ms. Adamson has been with WIU since July 2012. She began as the assistant director of QC Student Services before becoming the senior assistant director for QC Career Development and Disability Resources, according to a WIU news release.
She currently is director for the university’s Center for Career Preparation and Employer Engagement where she works with students, faculty and employers in the Quad Cities and Macomb regions.
“I am thrilled to be part of WIU’s continued impact in the Quad Cities, supporting career readiness in our students and growing partnerships that benefit the university and our community,” Ms. Adamson said in a new release.
Before joining WIU, Ms. Adamson spent 15 years working in student services at Augustana College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Augustana and a master’s degree in counselor education from WIU, and has certificates in Global Career Development Facilitation (NCDA) and Branch Campus Leadership (NABCA).
“As a lifelong Quad Citizen, Audrey’s established networks, leadership experience, dedication to student success and commitment to the community will further position WIU to expand strategic and innovative partnerships in the Quad Cities region and beyond,” said WIU’s Vice President of Quad Cities Operations Kristi Mindrup.
Ms. Adamson is an active board member of the Moline Coal Valley Board of Education and volunteers with community organizations including Junior Achievement of the Heartland, Moline Music and Drama Boosters, Moms Demand Action and Girl Scouts.
The executive director of the Career Center and Quad Cities Outreach position is part of an institutional strategy to increase connections between WIU students from both campuses with area employers, the news release said. It also simultaneously aligns WIU students, programs and people with the educational and workforce needs and opportunities of the Quad Cities region.
