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Robert "Bob" Nelson, Ph.D.
Registrar, Director of Institutional Research, & SEVIS Compliance Officer
Office: 7 Hill Hall
Phone: 218-281-8560
E-mail: nelson@umn.edu
Homepage:
http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~nelson/
Responsibilities:
Registrar . Responsible for ensuring the accuracy, security and integrity of students' permanent records, overseeing the distribution of records data to students, alumni, faculty, staff and other publics; complying with all applicable federal and state laws, institutional rules and policies and Minnesota Board of Regents regulations and reporting requirements; and for developing and implementing appropriate procedures to facilitate these processes.
Institutional Research . Responsible for collecting, compiling and/or coordinating the collection of appropriate and accurate institutional data for institutional reporting to internal and external offices and agencies including University, state, federal and other agencies and to provide research and data analysis to support planning, management, institutional improvement and the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.
SEVIS Compliance . Responsible for insuring compliance with US Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Service and other federal, state and institutional regulations and policies related to the enrollment of international students under SEVIS; issuing all I-20 documents; representing UMC for F-1 student visa matters; and providing information on immigration regulations and procedures.
Committee Membership:
- Academic Standards and Policy Committee
- Calendar Committee (chairperson)
- Commencement Committee
- Curriculum Committee
Professional Membership:
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
- Upper Midwest Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
- Minnesota International Educators Association
Community Involvement:
- RiverView Health Board of Directors (2003- present); Board Secretary (2006- present)
- Crookston Rotary Club (President, 1997-98)
- Crookston Chamber of Commerce (President, 1992; Board of Directors, 1995-99)
- Crookston 2000 Community Design Team
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9069
Honors Received:
- Linda Schrempp Alberg Outstanding Contribution to Minnesota Higher Education, Minnesota , Minnesota College Personnel Association, 2005
- Northwest Minnesota Counselors Association Administrator of the Year, 1990-91
- UND Outstanding Service to Native American Students, 1986
- North Dakota College Personnel Association, President, 1985-86
- UND Outstanding Achievement in Student Affairs, 1983
- Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Distinguished Service Award, 1986
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Guidance; the University of North Dakota , Grand Forks , ND
- M.S. in Counseling and Guidance; North Dakota State University , Fargo , ND
- B.S. in Psychology; North Dakota State University , Fargo , ND
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