Mike Tate

Mike Tate, MA, serves as an Academic Advisor in the College of Education at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). He specializes in working with recreation, tourism, and nonprofit leadership majors, as well as the 2+2 and Purple Pathway for Paraeducators elementary education programs. Prior to joining UNI, Tate spent six years teaching high school math, where he developed expertise in statistics and spreadsheet management.

• Education:
  • BA in Mathematics Education, University of Central Oklahoma
  • MA in Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs, University of Northern Iowa

Tate created a campus-wide web tool to facilitate student transitions from LAC to UNIFI, reflecting his focus on educational support systems. His work emphasizes mentoring and adapting academic guidance frameworks for higher education contexts.

Expertise Highlights

• Specialization in statistics and data-driven advising
• Education technology development experience
• Transition from K-12 teaching to university academic advising
• Focus on student support systems and academic skill development