Meet our Staff
Executive Director, Pre-College Programs - Dennis Baskin
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Dennis Baskin |
My name is Dennis M. Baskin and I am the proud Executive Director, Office of Pre-College Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. As executive director, I provide leadership in the areas of strategic planning, budgeting, staff development, fund development, program planning & development and community outreach. The Office of Pre-College Programs offers pre-college activities for students in the Beloit, Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha and Whitewater communities. The Office of Pre-College Programs has two federally funded programs - the Educational Talent Search Program and the Upward Bound Program; and one state program that is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
My educational credentials are as follows: a high school graduate, Beloit Memorial High School; a bachelor's degree in business finance, and a master's degree in business management, both from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. I am on schedule to complete my Ph.D. Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison this August.
My past and present community/civic activities include: Board Member, American Red Cross of Beloit; Member, Beloit City Manager's Task Force on Economic Development; Beloit Branch NAACP; Board Member, Big Brother and Big Sisters, National Association of Parliamentarians, National Realtors Association, Treasurer and Board Member, National Black Student Union; Vice Chairman, Merrill Community Center; Treasurer, UW-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club; and Member, UW-Whitewater Greek Advisory Council.
Associate Director, PreCollege Programs (ETS) - Pamela Warren
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Pamela Warren |
Welcome to PreCollege Programs at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater!
I started at UW-Whitewater as a student majoring in psychology where I had countless rewarding educational and leadership experiences. Shortly after graduation I began working on campus full time with various offices including: Latino Student Programs, College of Business & Economics, Student Support Services, Academic Standards, Residence Life, and now, Pre College Programs. During this time I also received my Master of Science degree in Curriculum & Instruction - Higher Education. While growing up, I was very lucky to have parents supportive of my education, but as a first generation student, I couldn't always turn to them for the help I needed navigating through college. There were many staff members at UW-Whitewater that showed me the ropes and assisted me in the rough patches. I still turn to these staff members for professional guidance and appreciate the generosity of their time and caring. I sincerely hope we can be that support system for you as you explore the world that opens up through education.
Associate Director, PreCollege Programs (UB) - Tiffinne Pearson
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Tiffinne Pearson |
I was a first generation college student, but I was unable to take advantage of the pre-college programs because they were not available in Oxford Mississippi, where I grew up. I would like to encourage you to take advantage of any and all resources available, which will help you now and in the future. Remember, "education comes from within; you get it by struggle and effort and thought." Napleon Hill.
Program Associate, PreCollege Programs - Tina McAlister
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Tina McAlister |
Welcome to Pre-College Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. My name is Tina McAlister; I am the Program Associate for the Office of Pre-College Programs. I have been working in education for 15 years, most recently with Pre-College Programs for the past five years, and have enjoyed the time spent working with students and parents. Having been born and raised in Beloit, it is important to me to watch the students in our community succeed in all areas of life; Pre-College Programs can be an excellent tool to have in that process. I believe; "Life is what you make of it", so please join us and take advantage of the opportunities that the Office of Pre-College Programs has to offer!
Project Coordinator, Summer Academic Camps & ETS - Andre X. Douglas
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Andre X. Douglas |
My name is Andre X. Douglas and I am proud to serve as the Project Coordinator of the Summer Residential Camps at UW-Whitewater. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Speech from UW-Whitewater. Currently, I am a graduate student working on a Master's Degree in Mass Communications. This fall, I have been selected to serve as an Administrative Fellow for the Office of The Chancellor. This fellowship will give me first-hand professional experience in the administrative duties of running a university. I believe this opportunity will enhance my career goals of becoming a senior level college administrator. While studying for my undergraduate degree at UW-Whitewater I was involved with the Whitewater Student Government (Senator), the Black Student Union (President & Director of Public Relation, National Black Student Union Conference (Student Coordinator), WSUW Radio (Producer & On-Air Talent), Cable 19 News (News Reporter/Anchor), Royal Purple (Writer), and several other activities. It is my hope that you take full advantage of the many programs offered with the Office of Pre-College Programs Summer Academic Camps. Feel free to contact me with any assistance that I can offer.
Assistant Director, PreCollege Programs (UB) - Angela Brooks
Assistant Director, PreCollege Programs (ETS) - Vacant
Academic Coordinator, Pre-College Programs (ETS) - Jessica Lervik
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Jessica Lervik |
Pre-college programs have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I began my participation in a pre-college program in elementary school and continued throughout middle and high school. Upon graduation from high school I was awarded a full, academic scholarship to college - something I could've never obtained without the guidance and support of the pre-college program. In May of 2003, I graduated from Beloit College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Spanish. After working and traveling for a few years, I decided that it was time to go back to school. Through the help of UW-Whitewater's PreCollege Programs and Advanced Opportunity Program (AOP), I have been able to begin my Master's program in School Psychology while working as an academic coordinator for Educational Talent Search. I am enjoying working and studying here at UW-Whitewater and I hope that our programs will be able to help you in the same ways that they've helped me!
Academic Coordinator, PreCollege Programs (UB) - Juan Carlos Pérez
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Juan Carlos Pérez |
My name is Juan Carlos Pérez. I am currently a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater studying Business Management. As a former student of UWW Pre-College Programs I have enjoyed the benefits of academic guidance throughout my educational career and am grateful to be in a position to give back and help others. During my undergraduate years I had the opportunity to serve in a number of leadership roles such as: President and founder of The Business Ethics Students Association, WSG Senator as well as general membership in other organizations, where I networked and learned a lot. I am pleased to know that all of these opportunities will be offered to all of you as well.
Academic Coordinator, PreCollege Programs (UB) - Vacant
Graduate Coordinator, PreCollege Programs (ETS) - Chloe Smith