Meet the staff of Saint Louis University's Honors Program.
博彩网址大全 Honors Program Staff
Rebecca Muich, Ph.D.
Director
rebecca.muich@mcsoccer.net
314-977-9301
Rebecca Muich, Ph.D., provides direction for the Honors Program, works closely with 博彩网址大全 faculty and staff to offer unique learning experiences to Honors students, and offers oversight for campus initiatives like competitive scholarship and fellowship advising and supporting undergraduate research. She holds an Honors B.A. in Classics and History from Xavier University, an M.A. in Classics from the University of Florida, and a PhD in Classical Philology from the University of Illinois. Before arriving at 博彩网址大全, she was an assistant professor of Classics at her alma mater Xavier University, and then programming coordinator/academic advisor and later assistant dean in Lloyd International Honors College at UNC Greensboro.
Louise Edwards Neiman
Assistant director
louise.e.neiman@mcsoccer.net
314-977-2154
Louise manages operational aspects of the program, including programmatic data, student records and experiential learning opportunities. Louise joined the Honors Program staff in 2018 after serving as an academic advisor in the Doisy College of Health Sciences at 博彩网址大全. She holds a B.A. in theatre and English from the University of Notre Dame and an M.A. in drama from Washington University in St. Louis.
Valerie Shor
Program manager
valerie.shor@mcsoccer.net
314-977-5619
Valerie’s responsibilities include advising honors students and supporting the Presidential Scholars Society, along with other Honors-Program-related activities involving career discernment. Valerie joined the Honors Program staff in 2023 after serving as an academic advisor in the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at 博彩网址大全. Valerie holds a B.S. in Finance and International Business and an MBA from Saint Louis University. Before advising at 博彩网址大全, Valerie worked for several different companies.
Jessica Foley
Program coordinator
jessica.foley@mcsoccer.net
Jessica's responsibilities include directing programming for Honors students, liaising with the Honors LC, supporting student organizations PATH Mentors and Honors Student Association, and office administration. She earned a B.A. in Mathematics Education from Saint Louis University and a M.A. in Mathematics from Webster University. Along with serving a year in Jesuit Volunteer Corps NW, she spent many years as a high school math teacher. She most recently was a project manager for operations in a distribution company. Jessica loves all things St. Louis and is very involved in the community. She likes to explore different neighborhoods in her free time and volunteer with various nonprofits.
Brian Adler
Graduate assistant
brian.adler@mcsoccer.net
Brian supports the academic experience of Honors students both as a teaching assistant for two Contemplation in Action courses and as an instructor for the Professional Development and Discernment course. He also works with the Path mentors to support their wellness and assists with various operational aspects of the program. Brian joined the honors program staff in 2022 as its graduate assistant as he works toward completing his Ph.D. at 博彩网址大全. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.A. in Public Policy Administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.