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Kayla Bowley Joins the Poole College Undergraduate Advising Team

The Poole College of Management Office of Undergraduate Programs welcomes Kayla Bowley as an academic advisor effective Oct. 11. Bowley will be replacing Justin Bruchey who previously served in this role.

Over the last three years, Bowley worked at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, advising non-credit and credit students. She also provided customer service and support as well as operational and process support for the continuing education of the business and information technology (IT) departments. 

“We are thrilled to have Kayla join the undergraduate advising team,” said Jennifer McLamb, assistant director for academic advising. “She brings with her a wonderful background in advising and counseling along with a proven record of empowering students to reach their goals in a holistic manner. We are confident that she will use her student-focused commitment to create impactful connections to our community.” 

She brings with her a wonderful background in advising and counseling along with a proven record of empowering students to reach their goals in a holistic manner.

In her role as academic advisor, Bowley will be supporting undergraduate students by advising them on academic requirements, course selection and registration. She will also be teaching a section of M100, Personal and Professional Identity Development.

“I am excited to be a part of Poole College because I love the environment of learning and support that is here,” said Bowley. “We strive to do the best for our students and provide a very high level of support while constantly supporting and learning from each other.”

We strive to do the best for our students and provide a very high level of support while constantly supporting and learning from each other.

Bowley received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a minor in neuroscience from the University of Minnesota. She then received a Master of Education in higher education from Abilene Christian University.

Outside of Poole, Bowley enjoys reading as well as baking, spending time with family, playing with her dog and bunny, and journaling her prayers.