GPI - Maureen Dutile, Student Payroll Coordinator

Courtesy of Maureen Dutile

By Antonio Machado Multimedia Editor What is your academic and professional background? I earned a Bachelor of Arts at Assumption College, now called Assumption University. My professional background that is most relevant to my position now is in auditing. I was an auditor at U.S. Trust, which is not around anymore. … I was a teaching assistant at an elementary school - not that that really prepares me for higher education - but it did teach me to work with children. It got me used to working in a cycle during academic times. It’s fast paced, but you also get your downtime to catch up and prepare. What drew you to Framingham State? I’m from Framingham, and I grew up in Framingham. I’ve always had an interest in Framingham State. The campus has always been beautiful, and I always felt that it provides a great education. What do you like best about your role at FSU? I love working with the students the best. I get a variety of personalities every day, and I learn so much from them, and I also hope they learn from me, too. I’m hoping that I can be in this role so another person like me can be in my own children’s lives. It would be nice to talk to more students. What is something you appreciate about FSU beyond your position? I really love the look of the campus. I think our grounds crew does a spectacular job. I appreciate all the people I work with. I mean, there really isn’t anything on campus I don’t appreciate. It would be nice to talk to more students. I do have to say, I take some exercise classes, so I have met a lot of students through that, and I have never, ever met a student who hasn’t been absolutely friendly and happy to be there. … And the instructors are really good. Do you have any hobbies or things you enjoy outside of your professional life? I like to travel. I went to London last year, which was really fun. I went with some friends because “The Devil Wears Prada Musical” opened, and we really wanted to see that, and we’re getting together again to go see the movie’s sequel in a couple of weeks. I also go to plays frequently. I love live theater. I often visit my son, Andrew, in New York, and catch some live theater while I’m there, or even one of his shows, because he performs drag. What advice do you have for students at FSU? Soak up what you can at FSU because you’re not just getting an academic education - it’s really an education on life. I think no matter what you think about your experience here now, you’re going to look back on it fondly.