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Dr. Luke Petriccione
Director
Office 113 Cisel Hall
406-657-2086
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Luke has worked in Veterans' Upward Bound for the past 32 years and is a former Marine and Vietnam Veteran. He can be a resource in answering general questions about veterans benefits and specific questions regarding V.A. educational and vocational rehabilitation benefits. He can provide assistance in areas of referrals for veteran and community services, Native American veterans, educational and career planning. |
Marsha Ferraguti
Coordinator: Administrative Services
Office 109 Cisel Hall
406-657-2071
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Marsha has worked with the MSU-Northern Veterans' Upward Bound since it began on the Billings campus in December 1992. She handles all aspects of general office procedures, fiscal matters and student tracking of all veteran program participants. |
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Fred Betz
Records Specialist
Office 105 Cisel Hall
406-657-2062
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Fred is a former Army Vietnam Vet, the "Artillery Guy". Fred coordinates the Programs Tribal College Program and can handle any questions in this area. He is responsible for student intakes and admissions records. He is a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor- so watch what you say! He has lived in Montana since July 1979. He enjoys visiting with vets. |
Lori Borth
Coordinator for In-Class Instruction & Reserve Education
Office 104 Cisel Hall
406-657-2026
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Lori has taught French and Spanish at the MSU-Billings campus for 20 years. She has worked with Veterans' Upward Bound since 1996. She can help with academic advising in the following areas: applying for admission, meeting admission requirements, exploring state 2 and 4-year degree programs, certificate programs, understanding what financial aid is available and how to apply for it. |
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Fred Dietz
Coordinator for College Transition Assistance & Reserve Education
Office 114 Cisel Hall
406-657-2093
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Fred has worked in Veterans' Upward Bound for the past 10 years and is a Vietnam Veteran. He can answer questions about vocational rehabilitation benefits procedures, veterans' benefits and veteran educational and career planning for recently discharged veterans. |
Michael Wolff
Coordinator for Online-Instruction & Reserve Education Technology Support Services
Office 104 Cisel Hall
406-657-2013
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Michael has worked for Veterans' Upward Bound since 1999. He teaches the computer classes at the Billings site. He maintains the website and provides technical assistance to staff and students at all sites throughout Montana. He also facilitates the Distance Learning Program and monitors student progress. |
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Kathi Bjorgum
Language Arts Instructor & Student Advisor
Office 104 Cisel Hall
406-896-5901
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Kathi previously taught writing and literature classes for 15 years at the high school level. Since 2001, she has taught writing courses on the MSU-Billings campus, and she has taught language arts courses for Veteran’s Upward Bound since that time. She also provides writing skills tutoring for former VUB students who have gone on to the university level. She can answer questions about academic advising and financial aid counseling. |
Joe Cobos
Coordinator for Tribal College Education
Outreach & Student Recruiter
Office 106 Cisel Hall
406-657-2063
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Joe is a Vietnam veteran, served in several U. S. Marine Corps helicopter squadrons as a CH-46 helicopter crew chief and mechanic. Joe attained the rank of Master Sergeant, served as a Squadron Maintenance Chief, prior to his retirement from the Corps. Joe is dedicated to serving fellow veterans. |
