“Margaret Rothe is a Higher Education veteran. Having graduated with a Masters degree from the NEAG school of Education in Higher Education in Student Affairs from the University of Connecticut, she has earned her academic training. As well as having cultivated the experience and seasoning necessary to navigate today's higher education and the many choices facing young adults, her advice comes from a place of knowledge, experience, and compassion. This is an educator who is truly invested in each of her students.”
-SFSU Campus Awards Ceremony
“I am a Student Advocate and Parent Ally.
The ultimate goal is to develop a cohesive presentation of the student candidate to schools that match family criteria, student potential, and future opportunity.”
– Margaret MA, HESA
Margaret Rothe, MA
EDUCATION
MA, Higher Education Student Affairs,
University of Connecticut, 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology,
Richmond College, International University, UK, 1994
FACULTY
Campus Resident Leadership, SFSU 2004-2007
College First Year Experience, SFSU 2004
Tri-School FIRST Robotics, 2013-2016
Everything Good About You (EGAY), SFSU 2005
Women’s Forum, SFSU 2004–2007
Judicial Board, Nichols College, 2004
College Admissions & Essay Courses, Berkeley Ext., 2014
Jeanne Clery, Campus Compliance, SFSU 2005
Judicial Hearing Institute, Brandeis University June 2004
COMPANY FOUNDER
CounselMore, Admissions Data & College Readiness Software
HigherGrounding: Independent Education Planner
All College Pros: Independent College Consultants
RECOGNITIONS
EdTech Digest Awards, Visionary 2023
EdTech Digest Awards, Innovation for Access 2022
WACUHO, Distinguished Service Award, WTI, 2009
Contributions to Campus Affairs, University Housing, 2009
Bridge Builder Award, University Housing, 2007
Kate Humphries, Resident Director of the Year Award, 2005
Standout Award, NCAA Diversity Education Leaders, 2004
Annual Residence Life Award, Richmond College, 1992-94
PRESENTATIONS (abbreviated)
College Fit, Finding what is right for me, 2018
Unlocking your inner-CEO, Independent Educational Counseling as a Business, 2018
Carlmont High School Career Day, 2018
Technology Business Tools for College Counselors, 2018
How To, as a College Counselor, HECA conference, 2017
Find Higher grounding in Higher Education; How to get to College, 2012
Find Higher grounding in Higher Education; Navigating campus services, 2012
ACUHO-I, Challenges & Strategies for Living Learning Community Development, Spring 2007
Blind to the Fact, Conversations on Diversity, San Francisco State University, Spring 2007
WACUHO, Creating Living Learning Communities, San Francisco, Spring 2006
CHOICES, “Changing minds” Campus Judicial Practice, San Francisco State University, Summer 2005
Millennials Rising, Creating & Preparing, New College Trends, University of Connecticut, Spring 2002
American Sociological Association, Elbow Room in New England Prisons, 1992
MEMBERSHIP
National Assoc of College Admissions Counselors, NACAC 2013-
Western Assoc for College Admissions Counseling, WACAC 2013-
American College Counseling Association, 2022
Independent Educational Consultants Assoc, Professional Member
Higher Education Consultants Assoc, Member & Regional rep 2014-
American College & University Housing Officers, Leadership, 2005-11
Western Training Institute, Co-Chair, 2009-11
National Assoc for HE Student Affairs Administrators. NASPA 2002-11
Assoc for Student Conduct Administration, 2004-11
American Sociological Association, 1990-92
COMMITTEES & SERVICE (abbreviated)
Character Collaborative, NACAC 2021-23
Proposal Review Committee, NACAC 2024
Chair, Western Training Institute (WTI), WACUHO-I, 2009
All-Univ Committee; Students, Faculty & Staff with Disabilities, Fall 2007
Living Learning Community Development & Admissions Committee, 2005-11
Sexual Assault Prevention Campus Committee, SFSU, Fall 2005-07
Student Staff Appreciation Committee, SFSU, Spring 2004-07
Programming; Etiquette Dinner, Honors Banquette, Lil’ Sybs, NCOW 2004-07
University Host, Northern Residential Activity Programming (NRAP), Fall 2004
Living Learning Community Development, Nichols College, 2001
To reserve Margaret for speaking engagements, workshops, discussion panels, peer-to-peer collaborations, please email support@counselmore.com
