 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... Rebekah Thomas Department or Office: Residence Life Email: rthomas8@sienaheights.edu Official title: Residence Life Coordinator Office Phone: 517-264-7175 Office Room#/Building/Location: Campus Village Office Degrees Earned (type, institution, year) Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Oakland University, 2016; Master of Science in Organizational Communication, Murray State University, 2020. In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... to be a resource to students! I look over CV and St. Catherine Hall to make sure we are building safe and inclusive environments so all students can succeed! Students can come talk to me about concerns they have, or if they just need a listening ear. One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is... I played rugby in undergrad, moved to Ireland after my undergrad, and can walk on stilts! What is your favorite food? Good Ramen What is your favorite movie/TV show? Good Will Hunting; How I met your mother; Parks & Rec; My Hero Academia; Avatar: The Last Airbender If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... The Catcher in the Rye My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... My staff and students! I love investing into their potential, and in turn, learning so much from them!
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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... Sarah Baker Korth Department or Office: Center for Student Success Email: skorth@sienaheights.edu Official title: Director for Student Success/Academic Advisor/SEVIS Official Office Phone: 517-264-7187 Office Room#/Building/Location: Archangelus Hall, Room 100A Degrees Earned (type, institution, year): Bachelor of Business Administration, Siena Heights College, 1982; Master of Arts, Human Resource Development, Siena Heights College, 1997 In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... My role at Siena is to help students navigate the sometimes choppy waters of college life by listening to concerns and guiding the student to resources to solve those concerns One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is...I have a 9-year-old pet goat, Miss Purty. What is your favorite food? Mexican What is your favorite movie/TV show? The Notebook If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... The Lord of the Rings Trilogy My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... After 28 years of service to Siena Heights, I love seeing the joy and excitement on the faces of our students as they cross the stage to receive their diploma at graduation.  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... Scott Oliver Department or Office: Athletics Email: soliver@sienaheights.edu Official title: Assistant Athletic Director/Women's Soccer Coach Office Phone: 517-264-7879 Office Room#/Building/Location: Spencer Athletic Complex Degrees Earned (type, institution, year): (All at Siena Heights) Bachelor's, Biology 1997; Bachelor's, Chemistry 2008; Master's, Organizational Leadership 2011 In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... Run all facets of the women's soccer program and help with the administration of the athletic department. One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is... When I was first hired at SHU in 2001 I was also the sports information director. My two big accomplishments were creating and updating the first ever athletic websites and also creating media guides for every team (before only basketball had them). What is your favorite food? Steak What is your favorite movie/TV show? Liar Liar If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... Harry Potter My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... The Athletic Hall of Fame banquet and those personal stories are my favorite thing at SHU.  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... Shawna Eversole Department or Office: Residence Life Email: seversol@sienaheights.edu Official title: Residence Life Coordinator Office Phone: 517-264-7174 Office Room#/Building/Location: Residence Life Office, Ledwidge Hall Degrees Earned (type, institution, year): BSW, Spring Arbor University, 2018; MA in Higher Education Leadership, Siena Heights University, (expected December 2020) In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... My role at Siena is to supervise the 14 Resident Assistants in Ledwidge and Archangleus Hall. I am a live-in professional so I reside in Ledwidge Hall year round. I work to ensure that our students have a meaningful on-campus living experience where they are able to grow and develop their purpose within an inclusive and welcoming community. I assist the RA’s in ensuring this through hall programming, floor meetings, educational bulletin boards, door decorations etc. One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is... I am very involved in my hometown/county’s (Manchester/Washtenaw County) 4-H programs and often spend my summers helping kids to get their lambs and steers ready for fair by shearing, clipping and helping to train them. You can usually find me in the stands or in the animal barns cheering on all my favorite kiddos! What is your favorite food? Tacos! Preferably Sunnyside’s. :) What is your favorite movie/TV show? Sweet Home Alabama and Friday Night Lights If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... Uninvited by Lysa Terkeurst (A life-changing book I highly recommend!) My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... My favorite event at Siena is every home football game! I love getting to put on all my favorite SHU gear and go support and cheer on our Saints!  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... Corey Graham Department or Office: Athletics Email: cgraham@sienaheights.edu Official title: Sports Information Director Office Phone: 517-264-7843 Office Room#/Building/Location: Fieldhouse, Office 116 Degrees Earned (type, institution, year)Bachelor of Arts: Sport Management (Siena Heights, 2015) In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... I oversee the promotion of all Siena Heights athletic teams and student-athletes while maintaining the athletics website and the athletic archives of SHU. I also disperse all information regarding SHU athletics to media outlets on a local, regional, and national level. One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is... I earned a black belt in karate when I was 12 years old What is your favorite food? Breakfast food What is your favorite movie/TV show? Sons of Anarchy, Boy Meets World, Game of Thrones If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... Wilderness Survival for Dummies My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... Homecoming Weekend  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... Matthew Ripper Department or Office: Division of Business and Management Email: mripper@sienaheights.edu Official title: Professor of Business Office Phone: 517-264-7622 Office Room#/Building/Location: Sacred Heart Hall room 407D Degrees Earned (type, institution, year): Doctorate, Business Administration (Lawrence Tech University, 2020); Masters, Public Administration (University of Michigan-Dearborn, 2007); Bachelors, English w/History Minor (University of Michigan-Dearborn, 2001) In 100 words or less, my role at Siena Heights is... I'm an Assistant Professor of Business and teach a variety of classes from Introduction to Business to Social Media Marketing and Business Etiquette. In addition, I function as the coordinator for BAM internships locally and abroad. As a facilitator of knowledge, I encourage personal growth above all things and the ability to think "outside of the box." One thing people at Siena would be surprised to know about me is... I am an avid gamer in Dungeons & Dragons role-playing scenarios, and my most useful class is a Ranger ... though I often live as a Druid. What is your favorite food?: I can't say no to Macaroni & Cheese. Ever. What is your favorite movie/TV show?: Shawshank Redemption If I were on a desert island and could bring just one book, it would be... A sketchbook! My favorite thing/person/event about Siena Heights is... Seeing students grow professionally from first to fourth year and making lifetime friendships  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.  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! |
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