Jackie Freeze (Democratic)

1004 Maple Way
Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901-4108
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Lifelong resident of Sweetwater County who come through the school system and graduated from Rock Springs High School. Attended Western Wyoming College following high school and started working at the college the summer before matriculation as a student worker and never left. Retired after 44 years at Western. I am a lifelong learner and enjoying learning new things and problem solving. I had a rewarding career at the College and appreciate all of the opportunities it afforded me. I am hoping I can now give something back.

I continue to work part-time for the Higher Learning Commission as a report analyst and volunteer as a peer reviewer. I do other volunteer activities when possible.

Married to Jon Schrade. We have three dogs who provide endless entertainment. I enjoy walking and hiking outdoors, travel, and reading. I have visited all 50 states and 26 countries.

It is an interesting time for higher education and I look forward to continuing to be involved.

REPORT ANALYST HLC, Present
VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT SUCCESS SERVICES 07/2001 to 06/2016 Western Wyoming Community College | Rock Springs, WY
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, BUSINESS AND MARKETING Western Wyoming Community College | Rock Springs, WY 08/1986 to 05/2019
ASSISTANT DEAN, ENROLLMENT SERVICES 07/1990 to 06/2001 Western Wyoming Community College | Rock Springs, WY
DIRECTOR, ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS 07/1986 to 06/1990 Western Wyoming Community College | Rock Springs, WY
WWC Positions 7/1974 to 1986

Ph.D. | Organization and Management, Leadership Certification Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
MBA | Business, Marketing focus University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Bachelor of Arts | Social Science University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Associate of Arts | Business Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs, WY

Commissioner, Wyoming Community College Commission, 2018-2025
Higher Learning Commission Appeals Body
Higher Learning Commission Institutional Actions Committee 2017-21
Higher Learning Commission Peer and Federal Compliance Reviewer,
Delta Dental of Wyoming Board Member 2017-2025
Complete College Wyoming committee, Chair 2014-17
Wyoming Women's Foundation Board
YWCA Sweetwater County Board
Rock Spring Marketing Committee

Western gave me a wonderful career and the opportunity to continue my education and interact with students and their families in a very positive way. I recognize that higher education, like so many other areas in our country today, is facing challenges and decisions made today will have long-term impact. It is so important to help local residents understand the importance of additional education, whether that be through a college, a technical training program, or on-the-job training. Education allows people to have a choice in their future. It is also important for colleges and universities to be accountable for the programs and services offered and responsible in the use of resources.

I think that having someone with higher education background on the Board helps to provide depth to decision-making and brings an added element of knowledge and understanding to the process. I hope to be able to provide that perspective and to share some of my experience in a positive way. My direct knowledge of Western, involvement at the State level on the Community College Commission, and work through the Higher Learning Commission gives me a unique understanding of the scope of higher education.

I have been away long enough that I won't be getting in the weeds, have no agenda except to help, and want to continue to learn from our great community college system.

Stable consistent funding for Wyoming community colleges
Support program quality, growth, and adaptability
Encourage and support faculty and staff through hiring and compensating highly qualified individuals to the best of our ability