University of Minnesota, Morris TREC Staff

Argie Manolis

Coordinator of Community Engagement

• M.F.A., Arizona State University
• B.A., Kent State University
• B.S., Kent State University

• Morris Academic Staff Award

Services

• oversee Office of Community Engagement's overall program planning and assessment
• coordinate the Academic Service-Learning program
• coordinate the Community ESL Program
• coordinate the TREC (Tutoring, Reading, and Enabling Children) program
• coordinate student-initiated and individual volunteer projects
• oversee work-study and MSAF employees/community engagement leaders

Areas of Expertise

• Project planning/coordination
• Reflective practices
• Program assessment
• Creative Writing

Barb Hesse

Principal Office and Administrative Specialist

• Molly Pitcher Award-United States Field Artillery Association
• Family Readiness Leader, civilian volunteer for Minnesota National Guard, Morris/Appleton

Services

• Receptionist for Center for Small Towns and Office of Community Engagement
• assist students, community partners, faculty, and staff in getting connected with the office
• Oversee financial management of the office
• help students, faculty, and staff complete necessary forms for purchases or transfers needed for community engagement projects

Areas of Expertise

• Receptionist/Support to staff and students
• Budget monitoring/reconciling
• Connects students with local resources and expertise
• Blandin Community Leadership Program Graduate
• Photography