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“Dr. Fier has a breadth of higher education experience, working with both career and transfer curriculum. Equally important, Sara’s student services background aligns closely with the needs of our clientele,” said Michael Seymour, president of Alexandria College. 

Fier has 24 years of higher education experience in Minnesota. She currently serves as department chair for social sciences and humanities at Northwestern Health Sciences University. In this role, she works with both liberal arts and career preparation academic programming. Prior to that position, she was a professor at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) for 22 years. In addition to teaching, Dr. Fier served in several student service areas, including SMSU Counseling & Testing Services, Advising, Career Services, and Customized Training.

Dr. Fier’s leadership experience includes serving as SMSU MSUAASF (faculty union) vice president, SMSU Faculty Association treasurer, SMSU Faculty Association president, Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Vice President, and IFO Academic Affairs liaison.

She has a bachelor’s degree from Southwest Minnesota State University, a master’s degree from South Dakota State University, and a Ph.D. from Walden University. She is a licensed psychologist and a licensed mental performance consultant.

“Sara’s experiences in southwest Minnesota and appreciation for the mission and vision of Alexandria College fit nicely in our campus culture,” President Seymour said.