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School of Social Work
UNO School of Social Work

Mary Lee TisdaleMary Lee Tisdale

Administrative Assistant
554-2792
mtisdale@mail.unomaha.edu

"I have the best of both worlds in working with and for the School of Social Work faculty and staff and meeting and helping the potential and current students in our School."

Biography

Mary Lee Tisdale has been with the School of Social Work since 1994. She received her business certificate from Mankato Business College in Mankato, Minnesota, and has extensive administrative support experience, including the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Educational Support Services, where she worked prior to the School of Social Work (from 1990-1994).

Job Responsibilities

As Admissions Secretary for the School of Social Work, Mary Lee coordinates and oversees the admissions process for all programs: the BSSW Undergraduate Program, MSW Foundation and Advanced Programs, Dual Degree Program, and Off-Campus MSW Program (at UN-K).

In addition to her admissions responsibilities, Mary Lee maintains accounting and expense accounts, e-mail list serve communication for both current students and alumni of the School, and current enrollment records for approximately 300 students (including student grades, concentrations, demographics, courses, deficiencies, correspondence, brochures, directories, orientations, and qualification for scholarships).

Activities and Interests

Mary Lee is active within the Omaha community, and within her circles of friends and family. She boasts a wonderful husband (Fred), two daughters and sons-in-law, and five fabulous grandchildren!

Mary Lee participates in the Welcoming Committee of her Neighborhood Association and bible study, volunteers for the American Legion Post #1, lectors masses and co-coordinates her church’s Garden Ministry.

Mary Lee also enjoys dancing, reading, playing bridge, gardening, and walking.