Sue M. Vagts
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Finance
(402) 472-1964
Email: svagts2@unl.edu

Education

BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1988.
Major: Math, Statistics and Actuarial Science

Academic, Government, Military and Professional Positions

Academic

Director, University of Nebraska, Actuarial Science. (August 2014 - Present).

Associate Professor of Practice, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Finance Department and Actuarial Science Program. (August 2012 - Present).

Interim Director, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Finance Department and Actuarial Science Program. (August 2013 - July 2014).

Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Finance Department and Actuarial Science Program. (January 2009 - July 2012).

Lecturer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Finance Department and Actuarial Science Program. (January 1999 - January 2009).

Professional Memberships

Society of Actuaries. (August 1996 - Present).

Nebraska Actuaries Club. (May 1992 - Present).

Awards and Honors

Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students, UNL Parents Association. (2019).

Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students, UNL Parents Association. (2017).

Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students, UNL Parents Association. (2016).

Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students, UNL Parents Association. (2015).

William G Alstadt Outstanding Faculty Member Award, Delta Sigma Pi. (2008).

Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students, UNL Parents Association. (2007).

TEACHING
Teaching Experience

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ACTS 399, Independent Study, 30 courses.
ACTS 402, Lab: Applications of Financial Math, 1 course.
ACTS 440, Interest Theory, 23 courses.
ACTS 475, Actuarial Applications in Practice, 36 courses.
ACTS 840, Interest Theory, 22 courses.
ACTS 875, Actuarial Applications in Practice, 36 courses.
ACTS 95, Actuarial Practicum, 12 courses.
FINA 307, Principles of Individual Risk Management and Insurance, 51 courses.
FINA 307X, Principles of Individual Risk Management and Insurance, 4 courses.
FINA 361, Finance, 4 courses.
FINA 399, Independent Study, 1 course.
Awards and Honors

Ameritas Actuarial Fellow, Ameritas. (August 2017).

Nominated for CBA Excellence in Teaching Award. (February 2016).

Outstanding Professor, Delta Sigma Pi. (October 2015).

Nominated for CBA Excellence in Teaching Award. (April 2015).

Outstanding Professor, Delta Sigma Pi. (April 2015).

CBA Excellence in Teaching Award. (April 2014).

Ameritas Actuarial Fellow, Ameritas. (August 2012).

RESEARCH

Presentations Given

Vagts, S., Carribean Actuarial Association Annual Meeting, "Actuarial Professionalism In Action," Carribean Actuarial Association, Zoom. (December 2, 2020).

Vagts, S., Nebraska Actuaries Club, "Professionalism in Actuarial Science," Lincoln, NE. (October 2019).

Vagts, S., Clemens, H., Actuarial Teaching Conference, "Classroom to Cubicle: Developing Young Professionals," Society of Actuaries, Columbus, OH. (June 2019).

Vagts, S., Nebraska Actuaries Club, "Ethical Biases in Decision Making," Lincoln, NE. (October 2017).

Vagts, S., Nebraska Actuaries Club, "Professionalism in Actuarial Science," Lincoln, NE. (March 2017).

Vagts, S., Actuarial Teaching Conference, "CAE Panel Discussion," Society of Actuaries, Indianapolis, IN. (June 2015).

Vagts, S. M. (Presenter & Author), Nebraska Actuaries Club, "Moral Character, Ethics, and Professionalism in Life, at the Office, and in Actuarial Science." (December 2, 2014).

Vagts, S., Luckner, W., Nebraska Actuaries Club, "Professionalism in Actuarial Science," Omaha, NE. (September 2012).

SERVICE

University Service

International Committee, Actuarial Science Advisory Board. (January 2019 - Present).

Faculty Advisor, Math Motivators. (January 2019 - Present).

Faculty Advisor, Gamma Iota Sigma. (August 2018 - Present).

Committee Member, Executive Committee. (January 2016 - Present).

Committee Member, Management Team. (January 1, 2016 - Present).

Committee Member, Actuarial Science Career Fair. (January 2012 - Present).

Faculty Advisor, Actuarial Science Club. (2012 - Present).

Fundraising Committee, Actuarial Science Advisory Board. (January 2003 - Present).

Committee Member, Scholarship Committee, Actuarial Science Advisory Board. (January 2003 - Present).

Academic and Professional Advisor, Actuarial Science. (January 1999 - Present).

World Class Actuarial Science $2 Million Fundraising Campaign. (January 2016 - December 2020).

Committee Chair, ARC 2020 Planning Committee. (June 2018 - August 2020).

Committee Member, ACE 10 Working Group. (August 2019 - July 2020).

Faculty Advisor, Golden Key National Honor Society. (October 2018 - May 2020).

Faculty Advisor, New Student Enrollment. (March 2015 - May 2020).

Attendee, Meeting, Delta Sigma Pi. (October 2018 - October 2019).

CoB Dream Big Academy, Actuarial Science Presenter. (August 2016 - August 2019).

Attendee, Meeting, Strategic Planning Team. (October 2017 - May 2018).

Faculty Advisor, UNL Motorcycle Club. (September 2015 - September 2016).

Blanket Nebraska Tour, Western Nebraska. (August 8, 2016 - August 10, 2016).

Committee Member, Quality Initiative Project. (August 2014 - May 2015).

Committee Member, Search Committee. (August 2014 - December 2014).

Committee Member, ACE 10 Impact Committee. (August 2013 - May 2014).

Committee Member, Search Committee. (August 2011 - May 2013).

Faculty Advisor, Students for Organ Donation. (August 2009 - May 2013).

Faculty Advisor, Actuarial Science Club. (1999 - 2009).

Professional Service

Committee Member, Society of Actuaries Capstone Module Committee, Chicago, Illinois. (June 2021 - Present).

Committee Member, Society of Actuaries Professional Education Management Committee, Chicago, Illinois. (January 2020 - Present).

Member, Board of Directors of a Professional Organization, Nebraska Actuaries Club, Lincoln, NE. (August 2013 - Present).

Facilitator, Fellowship Admissions Course, Society of Actuaries. (November 17, 2021 - November 18, 2021).

Facilitator, Associateship Professionalism Course, Society of Actuaries. (November 3, 2021).

Facilitator, Fellowship Admissions Course, Society of Actuaries. (July 19, 2021).

Committee Member, Society of Actuaries Modularization Implementation Task Force, Chicago, Illinois. (January 2021 - May 2021).

Facilitator, Fellowship Admissions Course. (December 7, 2020).

Facilitator, Fellowship Admissions Course. (October 19, 2020).

Facilitator, Fellowship Admissions Course. (July 28, 2020).

Facilitator, Fellowship Admissions Course. (July 21, 2020 - July 22, 2020).

Facilitator, Fellowship Admissions Course, Atlanta, Georgia. (March 11, 2019 - March 13, 2019).

Facilitator, Fellowship Admissions Course, Baltimore, Maryland. (June 13, 2018 - June 15, 2018).

Facilitator, Fellowship Admissions Course, Seattle, WA. (August 14, 2017 - August 16, 2017).

Committee Member, Society of Actuaries CAE Planning Committee, Chicago, IL. (January 2016 - June 2016).

Facilitator, Fellowship Admissions Course, Washington, D.C. (June 27, 2016 - June 29, 2016).

Facilitator, Society of Actuaries Fellowship Admissions Course, Atlanta, Georgia. (March 23, 2015 - March 25, 2015).

Chairperson, Nebraska Actuaries Club. (2011 - 2012).

Facilitator, Society of Actuaries Fellowship Admissions Course, Atlanta, Georgia. (March 19, 2012 - March 21, 2012).

Officer, President/Elect/Past, Nebraska Actuaries Club. (2010 - 2011).

Facilitator, Society of Actuaries Fellowship Admissions Course. (December 5, 2011 - December 7, 2011).

Officer, Secretary, Nebraska Actuaries Club. (2009 - 2010).

Facilitator, Society of Actuaries Fellowship Admissions Course. (December 6, 2010 - December 8, 2010).

Facilitator, Society of Actuaries Fellowship Admissions Course. (June 15, 2009 - June 17, 2009).

Consulting

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), American Academy of Actuaries, Washington, D.C. (August 20, 2017 - December 20, 2017).

Awards and Honors

Service, University, Teaching

Ameritas Actuarial Fellow, Ameritas. (August 2017).

Ameritas Actuarial Fellow, Ameritas. (August 2012).