Name:   Lisa Pinamonti Kress
Name of College:  University of Kansas
Position @ College:
         
Director of Admissions and Scholarships
Held Position since: 2003
Positions held in your professional experience:
         
Interim Dir. of Admissions and Scholarships, 2002-2003
         
Associate Dir. of Recruitment, 2000-2002
         
Assistant Dir. of On-Campus Programming, 1999-2000
         
Orientation Coordinator, Wichita State University, 1998-1999
         
Grad Asst. Office of New Student Orientation, KU, 1997-1998
          Admissions Counselor, Pitt State University, 1994-1997     
Contact Info:
          KU Visitor Center
          1502 Iowa Street
          Lawrence, KS  66045
          785-864-5421
          E-mail: 
lpkress@ku.edu
Education:
         MS in Education (Higher Education Administration),
                    The University of Kansas
         BA, Pittsburg State University

 

2004-2006
KACRAO Constitution Chair

Lisa Pinamonti Kress

 

 

     

Positions Held/Committees served in KACRAO:
         
Chair of the Constitution Committee, 2004-2006

          Chair of the Local Arrangements Committee, 2003-2004
          Vice-President for Admissions Services, 2002-2003

          Secretary, 2001-2002
          Program Committee for the 2003 KACRAO Conference in Emporia
          College Planning Conference Committee Member, 2000-present
          Program Committee member for the 1999 KACRAO Conference in Kansas City
          Planning for College Workshop Coordinator, 1996-1997
          Local Arrangements Committee for 1997 KACRAO Conference in Pittsburg
          Presenter at 1996 AACRAO National Conference, "Effective Campus Visits That Fit"
          Presenter at 2001 AACRAO National Conference, "Making the Most of Campus Visits"
          Publications Committee Member, 1995-1996
          Presenter at 1995 and 1996 KACRAO Conferences,  "New Admission Counselor Workshop Sessions"

What have been your favorite memories of being a member of KACRAO?
         
I have so many memories! My first year as an Admissions Counselor was an unforgettable time of my career. Members of KACRAO, such as Neal Hoelting, would play many pranks on me during the weeks of CPC's.
         The many conferences have been amazing. I treasure the friendships that have developed throughout my years in KACRAO.

How has KACRAO assisted you in your professional development?
          
Becoming involved in KACRAO early in my career helped me understand the importance of admissions. KACRAO can truly be a way to become more connected to the admissions and registrar professions.

What is your advice to your fellow KACRAO members and colleagues new to the profession?
          
Here are just a few pieces of advice:
                - Become involved with KACRAO or other professional organizations
                - Meet KACRAO members from other institutions
                - Ask someone to be a mentor to you so you can learn from them