 The strength of the Siena community is its people. In an effort to bring Siena Heights University a little closer together, faculty and staff - who are willing - to share a bit about themselves personally and professionally, including their roles at Siena. This "Siena Strong" profile is...
Getting to Know... Michael Orlando Department or Office: Division of Student Life Email: morlando@sienaheights.edu Official title: Dean for Students Office Phone: 517-264-7601 Office Room#/Building/Location: Room 191 Ledwidge Hall Degrees Earned (type, institution, year): BS in Business Administration with core focuses of Marketing and Applied Statistics from Bowling Green State University; MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from The Ohio State University; Doctoral candidate in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Toledo In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... I do anything short of jeopardizing our mission to advance Siena Heights University. I am a Dean FOR Students who aims to be a purposeful servant leader each and every day. It's my pleasure to be a door holder, crisis manager, and spirit ambassador for our Siena community. I, directly and indirectly, supervise and support professional, graduate, and student staff in the Student Life Division. Our mission of Student Life is to foster students’ growth in mind, body, and spirit to develop their potential and embrace their purpose. I love to collaborate with students and professionals on and off campus.One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is...I love to give food and travel advice for anyone looking for extraordinary experiences without breaking the bank. What is your favorite food?: Italian in multiple courses! Specifically, a Mediterranean salad, warm bread, a grilled seafood and homemade pesto on gnocchi pasta, and tiramisu What is your favorite movie/TV show?: Harry Potter, The Office, and Quantum Leap If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be...The Bible My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... Torch Night. It's an event that has grown in meaning to students over the years. Students are the heart of our mission and this event shines the influence and legacy they have on each other's success.
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 The strength of the Siena community is its people. In an effort to bring Siena Heights University a little closer together, faculty and staff - who are willing - to share a bit about themselves personally and professionally, including their roles at Siena. This "Siena Strong" profile is...
Getting to Know... Jennifer Haeussler Department/Office: Division of Education SHU Email: jbrewer1@sieanheights.edu Official title: Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education Office Phone: 517-264-7841 Office Room#/Building/Location: McLaughlin Health Sciences Building, room 106D Degrees Earned (type, institution, year): EdD, Early Childhood Education, 2017, Walden University; MA, Early Childhood Education, 2005, Eastern Michigan University; BA, Psychology 2002, Eastern Michigan University In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... I coordinate the early childhood education programs at Siena. I oversee curriculum, assessment and matriculation of the associates, bachelors, and master’s programs. One of my favorite parts of my job is meeting with students and helping them reach their educational goals. I love mentoring them through the program and watching them grow and mature into competent early childhood teachers. Coordination requirements include ensuring the courses, key assessments and program outcomes are aligned to the state and national accrediting bodies. Yearly assessment reports are created and data are analyzed to ensure our early childhood candidates have the best training possible. One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is... I love to cook, especially baking sweet treats and breads What is your favorite food? pizza! and ice cream What is your favorite movie/TV show? Diners, Drive-ins and Dives If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... the Bible. Every time I read it, I learn something new. My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... The student award ceremonies. I love celebrating our students accomplishments  The strength of the Siena community is its people. In an effort to bring Siena Heights University a little closer together, faculty and staff - who are willing - to share a bit about themselves personally and professionally, including their roles at Siena. This "Siena Strong" profile is...
Getting to Know... Ashley Brainerd Department or Office: Marketing SHU Email: abrainer@sienaheights.edu Official title: Enrollment Communications Manager Office Phone: 5172647200 Office Room#/Building/Location: Sacred Heart Hall room 112 Degrees Earned (type, institution, year): Bachelor's Degree, Siena Heights University, 2011 In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... Manage email, text, and print communications to prospective undergraduate, adult undergraduate, and graduate students through our enrollment marketing platform. One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is... I broke my tailbone during a basketball game when I was 14. What is your favorite food? Potatoes-in any form What is your favorite movie/TV show? "The Count of Monte Cristo" (movie) and "The Office" (tv show) If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... To Have and To Hold by Jane Green My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... My team!  The strength of the Siena community is its people. In an effort to bring Siena Heights University a little closer together, faculty and staff - who are willing - to share a bit about themselves personally and professionally, including their roles at Siena. This "Siena Strong" profile is...
Getting to Know... Mary Roberts SHU Email: mroberts@sienaheights.edu Official title: Assistant Director-Online Programs Office Phone: 517-264-7189 Office Room#/Building/Location: Ledwidge Degrees Earned (type, institution, year): CMU, Bachelor of Business Administration; U of Toledo, Master of Education, Higher Education Administration In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... I assist working adults to achieve associate, bachelor, or master's degrees with online classes. I help create the marketing and for Bachelor of Applied Science programs and reach out to businesses and colleges to let them know the benefits of having their students and employees obtain degrees with Siena. One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is... I grew up milking cows by hand on a farm in Gaylord. What is your favorite food? McDonald's french fries What is your favorite movie/TV show? The Walking Dead; Die Hard If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... a Boy Scout survival guide My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is...: $5 Friday lunches in the UC!  The strength of the Siena community is its people. In an effort to bring Siena Heights University a little closer together, faculty and staff - who are willing - to share a bit about themselves personally and professionally, including their roles at Siena. This "Siena Strong" profile is...
Getting to Know... Tad Dunne Department or Office: College of Professinal Studies SHU Email: tdunne@sienaheights.edu Official title: Professor of Humanities Office Room#/Building/Location: I have no office and no office phone Degrees Earned (type, institution, year): PhD, philosophy and theology, 1975, St. Michael's College of the University of Toronto; MA, theology, 1972, St. Michael's College of the University of Toronto; MDiv, 1971, Regis College, University of Toronto; MA, mathematics, 1966, University of Detroit In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... I teach totally online courses: "The Adult Learner," courses in philosophy (social/political, the arts, philosophy of religion, technology and the human condition) and in theology (theological ethics) One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is... I was chief author of University-wide policy on copyright, 2015, and chief editor of the current University policy on rank and promotion. I was a Jesuit priest but left the Jesuits to marry a long-time friend. I play flute and create custom event cards (memorials, wedding, birthdays, ordinations, etc.). What is your favorite food? Pizza What is your favorite movie/TV show? LaLa Land If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... "Insight," by Bernard Lonergan My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... The joy evident in our administrators, staff, and faculty.  The strength of the Siena community is its people. In an effort to bring Siena Heights University a little closer together, faculty and staff - who are willing - to share a bit about themselves personally and professionally, including their roles at Siena. This "Siena Strong" profile is...
Getting to Know... Elizabeth Davis Department or Office: Social Work SHU Email: edavis1@sienaheights.edu Official title: Director of Field Education, Assistant Professor, Social Work Program Office Phone: 517-264-7688 Office Room#/Building/Location: Sacred Heart Hall room 402B Degrees Earned (type, institution, year): Bachelor of Arts (Social Work) Siena Heights University, 2000; Master of Social Work, University of Michigan, 2003 In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... As Director of Field Education, it is my responsibility to select, and oversee placement sites; complete paperwork related to assigning agencies, field instructors, and students to field; coordinate evaluations of students; and coordinate Field Supervision workshops. Currently we have 20 job shadow sites and 31 field education placements. As an Assistant Professor in the Social Work Program I teach courses suggest as Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Introduction to Social Work Practice I and II, and Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations. My courses include discussions, visual aids and PowerPoint presentations, guest speakers who are current social work practitioners, and facilitating community-based experiences. One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is... I study, teach, and professionally perform Raq Sharqi (the Arabic phrase for "Dance of the Orient," also known as belly dance). What is your favorite food? Lebanese and Mexican What is your favorite movie/TV show? The Magicians If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... Jemima J: A Novel about Ugly Ducklings and Swans, by Jane Green My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... Siena Heights feels like home to me.  The strength of the Siena community is its people. In an effort to bring Siena Heights University a little closer together, faculty and staff - who are willing - to share a bit about themselves personally and professionally, including their roles at Siena. This "Siena Strong" profile is...
Getting to Know... Jeff Masse Department or Office: Marketing and Communications SHU Email: jmasse@sienaheights.edu Official title: Senior Design Manager Office Phone: 264-7145 Office Room#/Building/Location: Sacred Heart Hall room 112 Degrees Earned (type, institution, year): Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Eastern Michigan 1989 In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... I was hired by Siena in 2003 to be the Graphic Designer and Webmaster in the Communications Department. My role has not changed much since then, but how we market to students has shifted much of my work from print to digital. I'm fondly referred to as “Logo-man” by my Marketing teammates. Creating the Saints halo-star logo is a highlight of my work at Siena. I also manage the design and production of Reflections magazine. Photography is a hobby and it spills over into my job when Laura needs assistance. I also help to maintain the SHU website. One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is... I'm a true "Metal-Head" at heart. My music genre of choice is very heavy, fast and loud. What is your favorite food? So many . . . . bread pudding. What is your favorite movie/TV show? Seinfeld If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... The Hobbit My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... My marketing co-workers. Awesome peeps that I can't wait to see everyday.  The strength of the Siena community is its people. In an effort to bring Siena Heights University a little closer together, faculty and staff - who are willing - to share a bit about themselves personally and professionally, including their roles at Siena. This "Siena Strong" profile is...
Getting to Know... Cody Mathis Department or Office: Office of Accessibility SHU Email: cmathis1@sienaheights.edu Official title: ADA/Accessibility Coordinator Office Phone: 517-264-7683 Office Room#/Building/Location: University Center room 211 Degrees Earned (type, institution, year): MA, Human Services: Marriage and Family Therapy, Liberty University, 2012; BAS, Psychology/American Sign Language (Interdisciplinary), Dallas Baptist University, 2010; AA, Interpreter Training Program, Lansing Community College, 2003 In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... Coordinates/Creates all things access-related for students with disabilities, staff/faculty needing guidance/training/support, and the campus community's general accessibility for main campus, all nine, satellite campuses, and SHU online. Also functions as the Title IX-Pregnancy specialist. One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is... I love biology and animal sciences and actually planned on being a Veterinarian almost all the way through high school. A long cry from Disability Services, but God knew where my heart's passion would better serve Him, and I am so grateful (still love animals and science though). What is your favorite food? Tacos!! What is your favorite movie/TV show? I thoroughly enjoy anything Mystery, Murder, or Mayhem... If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... The Bible My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... The connection--people really care about each other here!  The strength of the Siena community is its people. In an effort to bring Siena Heights University a little closer together, faculty and staff - who are willing - to share a bit about themselves personally and professionally, including their roles at Siena. This "Siena Strong" profile is...
Getting to Know: Mary Wesolek
 The strength of the Siena community is its people. In an effort to bring Siena Heights University a little closer together, we are asking faculty and staff - who are willing - to share a bit about themselves personally and professionally, including their roles at Siena.
These "Siena Strong" profiles will be shared with the Siena community from time to time through the Daily Announcements, and are voluntary. To share your story, click here. And, as a show of good faith, I'll start with myself! Doug Siena Strong: Getting to Know... Doug Goodnough Department or Office: Marketing and Communications SHU Email: dgoodnou@sienaheights.edu Official title: Director of Marketing and Communications Office Phone: 5172647141 Office Room#/Building/Location: Sacred Heart Hall room 110A Degrees Earned (type, institution, year): BA, Hillsdale College, 1990 (English) In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... Leading the marketing efforts for the University, including a team that helps support enrollment and other University priorities through building and executing marketing plans, as well as managing channels such as social media, the web and print publications. One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is...I'm an avid sports card collector. Favorite card is my 1954 Topps Al Kaline rookie. What is your favorite food?: Tie between turkey and mashed potatoes and pasta What is your favorite movie/TV show?: X Files If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... The Bible. My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... Another tie: My marketing team and telling the stories of Siena. |
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