Jewell White

Assistant Dean, Admission and Recruitment
admissions@business.uiuc.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science, Finance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1992.
Masters of Arts, Counselor Education, North Carolina Central University, 1999.

BACKGROUND
I started my career in the financial service industry and later worked in the secondary market for student loans. As an administrator, I have enjoyed working in the Office of Minority Student Affairs, Business Career Services, and in my current position in the Office of Undergraduate Affairs.

HOBBIES
I enjoy reading, sports (especially watching the ILLINI).

WHY DO YOU LIKE WORKING WITH STUDENTS?
I simply enjoy watching students grow (personally & professionally). Additionally, I love the internal gratitude that comes with knowing that you had a small role in their development.

FAMILY
I am married and have two children (Julian & Jordan).

WHAT MOVIES DO YOU LIKE?
Any movie with Halle Berry, Samuel L. Jackson, or Julia Roberts...

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE?
Mostly...jazz, R & B, & rap...but I'll listen to almost anything.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE THAT YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED IN YOUR LIFE?
Positive thinking produces positive results.