Dr. Sandra Bauman is currently serving as the Dean/CEO for Helena College.  Prior to moving into her current position, Bauman served as the college’s Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Modern Language from MSU-Bozeman; her Master’s degree in Public Relations from MSU-Billings; and her Doctorate in Adult and Higher Education from MSU-Bozeman, where her dissertation was on student success and retention of 2-year college students. Before her roles with Helena College, she served as Director of Academic Success for Great Falls College MSU, where she also served as an instructor and academic advisor. Additionally, she was the Director of Financial Aid at University of Providence (formerly University of Great Falls) and worked for many years with the Montana Guaranteed Student Loan Program, serving as a default prevention counselor, Default Prevention Manager, and Client Services Manager.