Lee Jackson

DUS Experience

When did you enter DUS?
Freshman year.
How many semesters did you spend in DUS?
Four.
Why did you choose DUS?
I was unsure of my major and wanted flexibility.
What resources did you use in your exploratory and decision-making process?
Bernie Bronstein in DUS and Stan Mayers in HPA were both great resources.
Did DUS benefit you? If so, how?
Absolutely! It gave me time to explore.

Penn State Experience

What major(s) (and minor(s), if applicable) did you end up choosing?
Health Planning and Administration (now Health Policy and Administration with minors in Business/Liberal Arts and Political Science
What year did you graduate?
1984
What extracurricular activities made a difference in your college experience?
The Big Brother program was excellent, as was being an orientation leader, academic adviser, and being a part of the HPA Club.
Looking back, would you have done anything differently during your time at Penn State?
I would probably not be as bothered by taking pure liberal arts courses. I would have focused even more than I did on getting a diverse education.

Professional Experience

What jobs have you held since graduation?
  • Congressional Staffer
  • Real Estate Developer
  • Lawyer
  • Negotiator
  • Health Manager
What is your current occupation?
Health Care Management, Medical Mutual

Profile Last Updated: February 28, 2003