Michelle Turner
Student Success Specialist
Office Hours (Eastern time)
- Monday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
About Michelle
Michelle Turner joined Ball State Online in 2025, serving graduate students pursuing the Master of Science in Data Science. She brings over fifteen years of experience supporting students in higher education and the nonprofit sector, with a background in academic advising, enrollment services, strengths-based coaching, and teaching. She has taught writing and literature at various colleges and universities and has tutored hundreds of online students. Michelle has worked extensively with adult learners and is passionate about building genuine connections as she helps individuals access opportunities and navigate their educational journeys.
Outside her role as a Student Success Specialist, Michelle enjoys travel and hiking adventures, wandering through bookstores, and working on her creative writing projects.
Professional Experience
Student Success Specialist
Ball State Online, Ball State University
Student Success Coach
JobPath, Inc.
Academic Advisor & Enrollment Advisor
Front Range Community College
Academic Advisor
College of Liberal Arts, Colorado State University
Adjunct Faculty - College Writing
Front Range Community College
Instructor - Literature & Composition
Bridgewater College
Lecturer - Creative Writing & Composition
University of Michigan
Education
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English & Spanish
University of Virginia