Jennifer (Mc Dowell) Tharpe
About Jennifer (Mc Dowell) Tharpe
Jennifer (Mc Dowell) Tharpe is a Degree Audit Building Specialist at Stellic and serves as the Director of Advising and Student Academic Success at The University of Toledo. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, she focuses on student success through effective onboarding and communication.
Work at Stellic
Jennifer Tharpe has been serving as a Degree Audit Building Specialist at Stellic since 2024. In her role, she collaborates with Product Managers and Campus Partners to develop new degree audits. This position allows her to utilize her expertise in higher education to enhance the degree audit process, ensuring that it meets the needs of students and academic institutions.
Current Role at The University of Toledo
Since 2020, Jennifer Tharpe has held the position of Director of Advising and Student Academic Success at The University of Toledo. In this role, she focuses on improving student outcomes through effective advising strategies and academic support services. Her leadership contributes to the overall success of students in navigating their academic journeys.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Jennifer Tharpe has extensive experience in higher education. She worked at The University of Toledo as an Academic Advisor for 11 years, from 2009 to 2020, within the College of Business and Innovation. Prior to that, she served as an On-Site Transfer Academic Advisor for two years from 2006 to 2008 in Gateway Programs. Her early career included a role as a Residence Hall Director at Stony Brook University for nine months in 2005-2006.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Tharpe holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from The Ohio State University. She also earned a Master of Education (MEd) in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from the University of South Carolina. Her educational background supports her focus on student success, emphasizing onboarding, relationship building, and effective communication.
Location and Contributions
Jennifer Tharpe is based in Perrysburg, Ohio. She actively contributes to the higher education sector through her various roles and initiatives aimed at enhancing student academic success and advising practices. Her commitment to improving the educational experience for students is evident in her professional endeavors.