Rebecca M. Matter, MA, MS Ed., NBCC
Director of Office of Disability Services

Email: rmatt9@uis.edu

Education

MA in International Studies and a MS Ed in Higher Education Counseling from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA; BA in International Relations from University of Colorado at Boulder; National Board-Certified Counselor

Expertise

Twenty years’ experience working in Higher Education in a multitude of roles with a focus on Disability Services for the past 13 years. Experience working at both public and private universities in International Programs; Academic Advising; Career Services; and Counseling.

Professional Affiliations

Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD); National Board for Counselor Certification

Personal

I enjoy traveling; hiking; and reading

Kimberly Rutherford
Program Coordinator

Email: kruth2@uis.edu

Education 

BS in English and Political Science from Central Michigan University.

Expertise 

Over 20 years in higher education as a specialist in the UIS Office of Disability Services.

Professional Affiliations 

AHEAD, (Association of Higher Education and Disability); NASPA, (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators).

Personal

I love movies, art, cooking. I collect amateur art, rocks, and tote bags. I enjoy travelling to Michigan to see family and friends.

Isa Durham - Graduate Assistant

Education      

I am currently pursuing my master's degree in Human Development Counseling (HDC) along the Clinical Mental Health track. I have my Bachelor's of Art in Psychology with minors in Criminology/Criminal Justice and Child Advocacy. 

Personal     

In my free time, I like to be with friends and family, read a copious amount of books, watch my favorite shows over and over, and spend time with my cat, Latte.