Department Contact:
Nunn Drive
University Center 440
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Phone: 859-572-5650
Fax: 859-572-5615
Email: hcp@nku.edu
Meet Our Staff...
Barbara J. Sween, Psy.D.
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Director
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
M.S. - Counseling and College Student Development, Mankato State University
B.S. - Psychology and Sociology, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Dr. Sween has served as the Director of Health, Counseling and Prevention Services at NKU since 2001. She began her career at the University of New Mexico and has enjoyed her return to the college setting and her contact with students. Dr. Sween also has a private practice specializing in eating disorders.
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Robin Bading
Administrative Secretary
Robin joined Health, Counseling and Prevention Services in October of 2005. She has previously worked in medical transcription and as an office manager for a psychiatric practice. As the mother of two sons quickly approaching college age, she enjoys helping NKU students with their transition to university life.
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Lisa A. Barresi, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Associate Director - Counseling Services
M.S.W. - Smith College School for Social Work
A.B. - Economics and Mathematics, Bowdoin College
Lisa began working at Northern Kentucky University in January of 1995. She began her career as the Assistant Dean of Students at Bowdoin College and has appreciated the opportunity to return to a university setting in her chosen profession.
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Karen L. Bolte, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Counselor
M.S.W. - University of Kentucky
B.S.W. - Northern Kentucky University
Karen began her career as a hospital social worker with an interest in mental health issues. She eventually moved into community mental health services. Karen has been a counselor at Northern Kentucky University since 2001. Karen especially enjoys the opportunity to meet and work with the students at the university.
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Mary Lynn Barber, MA, CADC
Counselor
M.A. - Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Cincinnati
B.A. - Liberal Arts, Edgecliff College
Mary Lynn joined the NKU Counseling staff in October 2007 after holding the position of Director of Counseling Services at the Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area, N.C.A.D.D for the past 7 years. Mary Lynn brings a wealth of experience in counseling and AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) treatment. She is eager to work with a university population as it offers her the opportunity to provide prevention and treatment services at an earlier point in the onset of substance abuse.
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Michele Kay, R.N., B.S.N.
Campus Nurse
Michele began working at Northern Kentucky University in 1995. She graduated from the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in 1987 and received her Bachelor Science of Nursing in 1990. She started her nursing career in Home Health Care and Industrial Nursing (working for CSX Railroad Corp.). Her favorite part of working at NKU is interacting with students. She enjoys the energy they bring to everything they do.
Betsy Hausfeld, R.N., B.S.N.
Campus Nurse
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Betsy joined the HCP staff in October of 2008. She graduated from the College of Mount St. Joseph in 1980. Her nursing career has included positions with Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati Children's Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Hospital and a private pediatric practice in Crestview Hills. Betsy looks forward to working with young adults in the unversity environment. Her own college-age children help her understand the stresses and challenges students face.