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Michelle McAllaster joined the Honors College as an academic advisor on March 31, 2014. Michelle was head advisor for mechanical engineering at Oregon State for the past seven years. During her career in higher education, her primary role has been advising of students in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering on course selection, career planning, and access to university resources. She has also been very active in recruitment activities and information sessions for prospective students, parents, and incoming faculty members. Michelle has extensive experience in the implementation of the university’s START and CONNECT orientation activities and has mentored and trained two staff advisors and several student workers. Michelle is an active member of the OSU Veterans workgroup and has participated in many other OSU task forces and committees during her tenure. She holds a Masters of Education from Portland State University and is an active participant in professional development advising. Michelle loves OSU, working one-on-one with students, and her role in the university community. She is married and lives in Albany with her husband and three-year old daughter. In her free time, she loves to garden, hike, read, and craft.