Kopp takes over as Northern dean of students

A new dean of students is taking over that position at Montana State University-Northern this year. 

"My previous position was working with primarily student activities, residential life - this is going to broaden my scope a bit, so I'm excited about job responsibilities, but the longer I've been here, honestly, the thing I'm most excited about now is working with all these people, " Corey Kopp said. "This is one of the most collaborative teams frame I've seen."

He said he is in his 20th year working in higher education. He began that career as a hall director at some smaller institution...