About Dr. Joe Fischer

Hello, I'm Dr. Joe Fischer (my students and staff call me Dr. Joe, for short.) For the past 30 years I have served as a college and university administrator and faculty member.

During my career I have had the challenge and enjoyment of developing and implementing successful programs in almost every department or program present on the contemporary college campus, including 4-year public, 4-year private and community college campuses.

Over the years I have worked with many students and parents in a variety of situations, from helping to find and obtain the largest amount of college financial aid and scholarship aid possible; to teaching master study skills to help students become outstanding academic achievers; to assisting students to overcome their addictions or other destructive behaviors so they could stay in college an earn their degree or credential.

One of my friends recently referred to me as a "college insider". I guess that fits because I have a unique and in-depth understanding of how college systems work. I've learned the secrets and shorts-cuts to help students succeed in college, and to help their parents as well.

As you probably know, the process of obtaining a college degree or credential is NOT user friendly. It is complicated, confusing and frustrating for just about anyone who gets involved in it.

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I've listed a short resume of my experience and credentials below. I'm not trying to brag by doing so. Rather, I want to convince you of three things:

1. I know what I'm doing.
2. I've been doing it a long time.
3. I have valuable information that will help you.

Thanks for visiting the CollegeZap!com one-stop, college resource center. Please come as often as you need.

Best Regards,

Dr. Joe

Dr. Joe Fischer - VITA

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Adult Development and Higher Education
• Master of Education (M.Ed.): College Student Services Administration
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA): Communication Arts / Broadcast Journalism

DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS SUCCESSFULLY MANAGED

• Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Student Housing and Residence Life
• Student Conduct and Judicial Programs
• Student Recruitment and Admissions
• Orientation Programs
• Academic Advising
• Counseling
• Disability Services
• Career Services
• Athletics
• Student Union
• Student Activities and Leadership Programs
• Diversity and Multicultural Programs
• Testing and Assessment
• High School to College Bridge Programs
• Special Programs for At-Risk Students

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Associate Dean of Student Development: Portland Community College, Cascade Campus
• Associate Vice President for Student Services: Mt. Hood Community College
• Associate Director of Student Housing and Residence Life: Southern Oregon University
• Assistant Dean of Students: Gonzaga University
• Director of Student Activities and Housing: Central Oregon Community College

SOME OF THE COLLEGE COURSES I HAVE TAUGHT

• College Survival and Success
• Study Skills
• Leadership Development
• Introduction to Speech / Communications
• Public Speaking
• Persuasion
• Interview and Listening
• Introduction to Addictions Counseling

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adjunct Instructor: Portland Community College
• Adjunct Instructor: Mt. Hood Community College
• Adjunct Instructor: Southern Oregon University
• Adjunct Instructor: Pacific Northwest College
• Curriculum Development: Pacific Northwest College