Trudi VanderPloeg

Trudi, a Kansas native, has over 20 years of experience in both private and public institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Arizona.  In 2012, she began her tenure at ASU, first working in University Career Services as a Career Advisor.  In 2015 she transitioned to academic advising with the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (formerly College of Letters and Sciences) where she worked as an Academic Success Specialist, Advising Coordinator, and Assistant Director for Advising. In 2022 Trudi transitioned out of advising to serve as the Associate Director of Student Success and Engagement in the Ira A Fulton Schools of Engineering where she broadened her connections within the university and lead programs and teams focused on The Fulton Difference.  Trudi now services as Director - Academic Services for The College where she is immersed in the leadership and operations of the The Hub - First Year Advising Center.

In addition to her administrative role, Trudi has also taught ASU 101, UNI 120 and 220.