Awards of Distinction

Jessica Guggenheimer joined App State's staff in 2018 and currently serves as executive director of advising and academic support in the Beaver College of Health Sciences.

In addition to guiding staff toward successful completion of institutional, college and individual goals, Guggenheimer has led or contributed to three different Beaver College strategic plans, and she assists with enrollment management on a variety of levels — from recruitment events to class seats management. She is also part of the Undergraduate Advising Council, through which she has worked on a new centralized advisor training platform.

"Jessica leads with kindness, professionalism, integrity and respect for others," said one of Guggenheimer's nominators. "I know I can always count on Jessica to respond to needs and issues that arise, anticipate and prevent problems, and seek innovative solutions."

Among her many accomplishments, Guggenheimer received recognition as an Inclusive Excellence Champion for her leadership with App State's Inclusive Excellence Liaison Program in 2020.

Guggenheimer holds a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in student personnel administration in higher education, both from Ball State University.