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George Ashline '89
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Saint Michael's College, Colchester, VT
Briefly, what is it that you do?
I teach undergraduate-level mathematics and fulfill the many other expectations of a faculty member at a small, liberal arts college.
What, if any, obstacles did you face trying to get your first job in this field?
After completing my PhD, I found it difficult finding a position in a small college setting similar to my undergraduate alma mater. I was also hoping to return to the northeast to find a position. After taking a position for a year at larger university in Missouri, I was fortunate to attain my current position, which I have had since the mid-1990s.
What advice would you give to students interested in working in your field?
I pursued graduate school in mathematics right after my undergraduate study, and that worked well for me since I knew that I wanted to learn more in the field and complete an advanced degree. Ultimately, this is right for some students and not right for others, and students should always pursue their interests and those areas for which they are passionate. For some, this may mean directly going to graduate school, and for others this may mean first getting some experience in the working world or completing a stint of service after graduation.
What are some of the activities you were involved in while at SLU?
I was a member of the Outing Club and a participant in intramural athletics. I was also a member and eventually a leader of our campus mathematics honor society, Pi Mu Epsilon.
How can students best prepare themselves while at SLU?
Take advantage of all of the wonderful opportunities they have to work with a dedicated, gifted faculty and use some of the available excellent academic facilities and resources.
In retrospect, is there anything you would have done differently with regard to your career?
Not really; I knew that I wanted to become involved in teaching. I feel blessed to participate in a small, friendly college community in which I can pursue a fulfilling career of teaching, scholarship, and service.
What are your future plans?
I have now been a professor at Saint Michael's for about a dozen years, and I am looking forward to spending many more years here and fulfilling the many different roles that I play as a professor at small, liberal arts, Catholic college.
Are you willing to talk with students interested in a career in your field? If so, how may they best contact you?
I would be happy to hear from students interested in pursuing a career similar to mine. Probably the best way to communicate is via e-mail, and my address is: gashline@smcvt.edu.
Additional Alumni Profiles:
John Marino, '83 : Vice President for Marketing, Actelion Pharmaceuticals, South San Francisco, CA
Dawn Montanye, '89 : Manager of Conservation Economics, World Wildlife Fund Northern Great Plains Program, Bozeman, Montana
Amanda Valenta '04 : Senior Audit Associate, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Moira Collins '84 : Senior Vice President, Product Development, Gartner, Inc.
Bruce E. Seely '75: Professor History and Department Chair, Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University
Mark Tavern '94: Director, A&R Administration at the
RCA Music Group, a unit of SONY BMG Music Entertainment and home of the J, Arista and RCA record labels.
Anthony (Tony) Ross '75, M'78: Vice President for Student
Affairs California State University, Los Angeles
George Ashline '89: Associate Professor of Mathematics, Saint Michael's College, Colchester, VT
Alissa Bibb '03, Program Officer: American Councils for International Education
Rick Persons, '83, Senior Television Producer, PGA TOUR Productions
Ronald T. Burkman, M.D., '65 Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ken
Dowling ‘84, Executive Vice President, Grey Worldwide
Advertising
David Dusek ’93, Senior Managing Editor
of golfonline.com
Noelle Laing ‘03, Senior Consulting Associate
at Cambridge Associates
Dan Lee 05', Investment Banking Analyst, Cochran,
Caronia & Co.
Armand A. Rapetti ’73, President, CEO:
JBS & Associates, Lakeland, FL
Ken Polk & '91, Major Accounts District
Manager: Automatic Data Processing, Williamsville, NY
Wendy Davidson Freihammer & #8217;94,
Financial Advisor: American Express Financial Advisors, Cambridge, MA
Mayela C. (Calabria) Harris '87, Family
Therapist (Social Worker): Hospice of Wake County, Raleigh, NC
Peter J. Dalton '94, Affiliate Support
Manager: Habitat for Humanity International
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