Rebecca M. Matter, MA, MS Ed., NBCC
Director of Office of Disability Services
Email: rmatt9@uis.edu
Education
MA in International Studies and a MS Ed in Higher Education Counseling from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA; BA in International Relations from University of Colorado at Boulder; National Board-Certified Counselor
Expertise
Twenty years’ experience working in Higher Education in a multitude of roles with a focus on Disability Services for the past 13 years. Experience working at both public and private universities in International Programs; Academic Advising; Career Services; and Counseling.
Professional Affiliations
Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD); National Board for Counselor Certification
Personal
I enjoy traveling; hiking; and reading
Kimberly Rutherford
Program Coordinator
Email: kruth2@uis.edu
Education
BS in English and Political Science from Central Michigan University.
Expertise
Over 20 years in higher education as a specialist in the UIS Office of Disability Services.
Professional Affiliations
AHEAD, (Association of Higher Education and Disability); NASPA, (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators).
Personal
I love movies, art, cooking. I collect amateur art, rocks, and tote bags. I enjoy travelling to Michigan to see family and friends.
Michaela Schroeder
Program Coordinator
Email: Mschr24@uis.edu
Education
MS in Anthropology from Illinois State University; BS in Anthropology from Illinois State University.
Expertise
Five years in a higher education setting in various roles. Significant experience working with students.
Professional Affiliations
Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
Personal
I enjoy reading, watching movies, and spending quality time with my family. In my free time, I read Wikipedia pages on historical royalty and relax with my pets.