Hobbies/Sports:
Studying genealogy; Gardening
Education Degrees:
Coursework, Management Development Program, Harvard Graduate School of Education (1998); Master of Education, Midwestern State University (1991); Bachelor of Arts in English, Midwestern University, Magna Cum Laude (1963); Diploma, Wichita High School (1959)
Affiliations Awards:
Alumnae Chapter, Sigma Kappa; Phi Theta Kappa; Alpha Chi
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was leading the $8 million renovation of the university student center.
Charity:
Meals On Wheels; House of Hope; Our Lady Queen of Peace Altar Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
24
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for her profession, and the love and support she receives from her husband, children and grandchildren.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Leishner was previously the director of career services and the student center. She has also been the dean of students, adviser for fraternities and sororities, and an associate vice president for student affairs. She followed her husband, Stan, through numerous military assignments throughout the United States for 20 years during his service in the U.S. military.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing resume writing workshops; Supervising and interacting with employees; Counseling students; Maintaining discipline; Following the student judicial system; Overseeing services and programs in housing and residence life, student activities, the student center, student development and student judicial affairs; Developing and implementing college policies related to student services; Counseling students and staff; Acting as student ombudsman; Administering discipline; Promoting student success, diversity, civility and responsibility through the improvement of student programs and services
Education Certifications:
Leadership Certification, Wichita Falls (1995)
Awards/Honors:
Lady Midwestern (1962); Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society