Dr. M. Alan Saginak is Associate Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He currently serves as Department Chair, and coordinates the Student Affairs and College Counseling emphasis in the program. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Edinboro University of PA, and his Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Student Personnel from Slippery Rock University of PA. Dr. Saginak’s 19 years of experience in higher education includes eight years in Career Services and Student Affairs in Idaho and Pennsylvania. He also completed his Doctor of Education degree in Counselor Education and Counseling from Idaho State University, and during his training served as a clinical supervisor and part-time instructor. He has been teaching at UW Oshkosh for nine years.
Dr. Saginak has presented and published on a range of related topics including career development over the lifespan; career and college transitions including effective job search strategies; integrating avocation and wellness; balancing family and work; and assessment and strategic planning in student affairs. He thoroughly enjoys working collaboratively with professionals and administrative staff in Student Affairs, and is energized by teaching, training, and preparing graduate students for careers in Student Affairs and College Counseling. His family, running, and good humor are the keys that help him maintain a balanced approach to living.
Date of First Employment
at UW Oshkosh:
September 1998, Department of Counselor Education, UW Oshkosh
Years of Experience in Higher Education: 8 in Career Services & Student Affairs;
11 in teaching and clinical instruction in Counselor Education