Tedra Mewhirter

Assistant Director of Online Student Success

Responsibilities

Tedra assists in leading the online learning team, providing direction on how to best support the university's online student population. She focuses on providing comprehensive support services, tracking enrollment and persistence and acting as a liaison between the Office of Online Learning and other unites on campus. She collaborates with departments across campus to streamline processes, improve the online student experience and coordinate virtual events for online students.

Programs Supported

Master of Science in Digital Marketing

Background

Tedra is from Sterling, Illinois and has been a resident of DeKalb since 2017. She attended Northern Illinois University as a first-generation college student and was grateful to have access to resources on our campus. In her 15-plus years in higher education, she has had the opportunity to work with diverse popluations and help students to understand the college process from application to graduation. As an educator, she has worked with students to ease the transition to a new college and find their resources for success.

For leisure, Tedra enjoys spending time with her dog Ollie often hiking in Illinois when the weather permits – Matthiessen State Park is a little slice of beauty. She also enjoys crime documentaries, the NIU and Dekalb libraries and the endless books and spending time with her people.

Education

• M.A., Organizational Leadership: Training and Development, Lewis University, 2013
• B.A., Psychology, Northern Illinois University, 2005

Success Tip

Tedra's #1 tip is to find your people, the people who will support you and encourage you to meet your goals. You can find community in a variety of ways, including in the online forums. Engage with your classmates and surround yourself with people who want to see you win.