Scott A. Irlbacher, M.A.

Director of Special Programs & Student Community Standards (Student Life)

irlbacher@rmu.edu 412-397-2596 phone (M) 412-397-2202 fax Nicholson Center 2ND

Educational Background

• Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education - Social Studies, Edinboro University, 2004
• Minor, Music, Edinboro University, 2004
• Master of Arts, Counseling - College Student Affairs, Edinboro University, 2006

Professional Background

• 2010-2011 Annual Giving Assistant, Robert Morris University
• 2007-2009 Assistant Director of Fraternal Life, Miami University
• 2006-2007 Coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Penn State University

Area of Expertise/Research

• Student satisfaction
• Student engagement (NSSE)
• Fraternity/Sorority Learning Outcomes
• Popular music, 20th Century
• Secondary Education
• United States History
• Student persistence and attainment (retention data)

Presentations

• 2012 - Men Recruiting Men: How Masculinity Affects Fraternity Recruitment, Edinboro University Fraternity Summit
• 2009 - The Nearest Faraway Place: The Beach Boys and American Popular Music, National Convention of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity
• 2008 - The Reality of Risk Management, Leadership Institute of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity
• 2004 - Are Reparations for Slavery Realistic, Edinboro University Conference on Race & Ethnicity