Brigid Ernst
                  
                    Title: Student Success Program Director
                    Dept.: Advising/Learning Support
                    Office: Rasmussen Center 206
                    
                    
                   
                    
                  Brigid has been with Grand View since July of 2012, where she began working in the Student Life department. In Summer of 2016, she started her current position as a Completion Coach for the GV Complete program. Brigid lives in Altoona, Iowa, with her husband, Cory, and two children, George and Sophie. Brigid is very active in her community and is a member of the Altoona Parks Board as well as the Altoona Campus Board of Directors.  
Academic Background
    - Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Drake University, 1998
 
    - Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, Grand View University, 2015
 
Start Date at Grand View
Areas of Expertise
    - Financial and academic advising
 
    - Counseling
 
    - Financial planning
 
    - Leadership 
 
Personal Interests
    - Fitness
 
    - Community
 
    - Leadership
 
    - Reading 
 
Questions & Answers
    
        
            What makes Grand View unique among other universities? 
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            Grand View has a sense of community that is very close and caring. We see our students as whole people and have a very personal approach to help them navigate life's obstacles so they can be as successful as possible. All students have an opportunity to succeed here and explore leadership opportunities. Our location in Des Moines is also very unique, giving our students opportunities for internships and job placement that do not exist in smaller communities. 
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            What is your favorite part about working at Grand View? 
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            The people here are my favorite part. Many of my coworkers have become close friends, and I enjoy that I've been able to get to know faculty as well as staff.  
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