Helping students succeed
The Augsburg faculty did more than teach Shonna Fulford ’09, a
political science major from Perham, Minn. They helped her
achieve her dreams. “They are truly there to teach you what
they know, to let you discover things you may never have
otherwise, and to help you succeed in everything you want
to do.”
Fulford said she never felt like a burden to her professors and believed they were always glad to assist her. “They have helped me by just being there, ready and waiting, to help each and every student that walks through their door.” At Augsburg, Fulford was the welcome desk supervisor in Christensen Center, was involved in student government, served as an orientation leader, and was elected Homecoming queen.
“It means so much to me that there are people and organizations out there that give to students and encourage us to finish our schooling,” said Fulford. She received the Myles Stenshoel Scholarship, established by professors Norma Noonan and Myles Stenshoel for upper-class students pursuing careers in political science.
After graduation, Fulford plans to attend graduate school. She said her dream job would be to return to Augsburg as the dean of students or vice president of student affairs.
