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Jess Turuc
Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Utah
Jess Turuc is a professional in higher education with extensive experience in Fraternity and Sorority Life. She previously served as the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Utah from May 2017 to August 2022.2 During her tenure at Utah, Jess was recognized for her contributions to the field, receiving the Sue Kraft Fussell Distinguished Service Award in 2020.3
Career and Education
Jess completed her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Cultural Studies at Michigan Technological University, where she was initiated into Theta Chi Epsilon Sorority. She then earned her Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Georgia Southern University.1
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Jess has held various roles in Fraternity and Sorority Life, including:
- Assistant Director of Student Activities for Greek Life and Leadership at Michigan Technological University
- Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Georgia Southern University
- Assistant Director of Greek Life at East Carolina University
- Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Utah12
Current Position
As of November 2024, Jess Turuc serves as the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).14 In this role, she oversees the fraternity and sorority community, working to provide meaningful membership experiences and striving to create a premier fraternity and sorority community.1
Professional Philosophy
Jess believes in the potential and opportunities that fraternities and sororities provide for students. She is passionate about guiding and leading the community to offer meaningful membership experiences.1
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