Craig Beesten
Title: Admission Counselor, Transfer Credit Analyst
Alma Mater: University of Cincinnati
Admission Area: Adult and Transfer Students
Craig Beesten is admission counselor/transcript analyst at the Mount. He is a 2000 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s degree in English and literature. Before coming to the Mount, he worked for a college textbook publishing company and as an administrator/instructor with a small paralegal institute. A sports enthusiast, Craig plays soccer year-round as well as basketball and softball on a seasonal basis. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters.
Craig said the intimate interaction is what attracted him to the Mount. “I enjoy working at the Mount not only because of its reputation but also because working one-on-one with the students was emphasized. After attending a large institution, the intimate interaction appeals to me greatly.”
Nicki Veldhaus
Title: Assistant Director for Adult and Transfer Student Recruitment
Admission Area: Adult Students
Alma Mater: College of Mount St. Joseph 1992
Nicki came to the Mount as an admission counselor after 18 years in the corporate world. While working for the General Electric Corporation, she completed her BS degree at the Mount using the weekend and accelerated program. This allows her to speak first-hand about her experiences as an adult student at the Mount. “I can associate well with the concerns that adult and transfer students may have about returning to college.” In addition to her work as an admission counselor, she also is a transfer credit analyst and is an adjunct instructor for the Mount’s professional development course – a class that helps students develop skills necessary for the job market, including resume writing and interviewing. Nicki also is involved in the local community as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and most recently involved as a volunteer career counselor and mentor at the Vineyard Community Church in Tri County. “I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to mentor and motivate students in and out of the classroom.”