As the assistant dean of University College at IUPUI, Matthew Rust leads the development, implementation, and assessment of campus-wide programs designed to foster the access and academic achievement of students with a focus on retention. Rust’s portfolio includes 20 programs in the areas of advising and career education (first year advising, career exploration, student employment, internship programs, transfer and adult students), transition and mentoring (orientation, tutoring, success coaching, first year seminar mentoring), and educational equity programs (diversity enrichment and achievement, state aid program, TRIO programs, and independent youth). Rust also serves as PI on the JP Morgan Chase New Skills Ready Network grant, overseeing pathway alignment and articulation improvements between IUPUI, the Indianapolis Public School System, and Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis.
Prior to his current appointment, Rust served in a variety of related roles at IUPUI and North Carolina State University. At IUPUI, he worked as the director of student affairs for the School of Science from 2012 to 2014, before joining the Division of Undergraduate Education as the inaugural director of Campus Career and Advising Services in 2014. Rust has taught first year seminars and undergraduate courses in employment law as an adjunct faculty member throughout his time at IUPUI. During his time at North Carolina State University’s University College, Rust held a Lecturer appointment teaching first year seminars, career exploration, and mentoring classes. He also served as an academic adviser and then Assistant Director leading the College’s recruitment and outcomes assessment efforts.
Beyond these roles, Rust has authored publications and delivered numerous conference presentations related to student success, advising, career development, and legal issues in higher education. Outside the university, Rust has served on the NACADA Journal’s editorial board and as a board member and officer for Indiana INTERNnet, a statewide nonprofit connecting employers to early talent. Rust currently serves on the governing board for the Institute for Workforce Excellence based at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and he serves on the EmployIndy Workforce Investment Board.
As the assistant dean of University College at IUPUI, Matthew Rust leads the development, implementation, and assessment of campus-wide programs designed to foster the access and academic achievement of students with a focus on retention. Rust’s portfolio includes 20 programs in the areas of advising and career education (first year advising, career exploration, student employment, internship programs, transfer and adult students), transition and mentoring (orientation, tutoring, success coaching, first year seminar mentoring), and educational equity programs (diversity enrichment and achievement, state aid program, TRIO programs, and independent youth). Rust also serves as PI on the JP Morgan Chase New Skills Ready Network grant, overseeing pathway alignment and articulation improvements between IUPUI, the Indianapolis Public School System, and Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis.
Prior to his current appointment, Rust served in a variety of related roles at IUPUI and North Carolina State University. At IUPUI, he worked as the director of student affairs for the School of Science from 2012 to 2014, before joining the Division of Undergraduate Education as the inaugural director of Campus Career and Advising Services in 2014. Rust has taught first year seminars and undergraduate courses in employment law as an adjunct faculty member throughout his time at IUPUI. During his time at North Carolina State University’s University College, Rust held a Lecturer appointment teaching first year seminars, career exploration, and mentoring classes. He also served as an academic adviser and then Assistant Director leading the College’s recruitment and outcomes assessment efforts.
Beyond these roles, Rust has authored publications and delivered numerous conference presentations related to student success, advising, career development, and legal issues in higher education. Outside the university, Rust has served on the NACADA Journal’s editorial board and as a board member and officer for Indiana INTERNnet, a statewide nonprofit connecting employers to early talent. Rust currently serves on the governing board for the Institute for Workforce Excellence based at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and he serves on the EmployIndy Workforce Investment Board.