Staff Listing
Ryan M. Bennett
- Assistant Director, Orientation Programs
Specialties
- Develops and implements Orientation for new students including first-year, transfer, dual-enrolled, student-athlete, and midyear entry students, as well as parents, family members, and guardians
- Oversees the development and coordination of selection and training for all Orientation student staff
- Supervises the Orientation Executive Staff and the Orientation Team Leaders
Susan Liebau
- Director, Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success
Specialties
- Directs, organizes, and manages all events programs, operations, and functions of the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success
- Oversees and reviews the development of first-year academic standards and initiatives including midterm outreach, academic progress, and probation initiatives
- Provides assistance to first-year students and their parents on an individual basis
- Serves as Student Affairs Assessment Committee chair
Sylvia Matthews
- Academic Advisor, Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success
Specialties
- Advisor for Exploring Majors
- Teaches SA 1000 - Sciences and Arts Exploration
- Office Hours Fall 2015: Monday: 10AM-12PM,
Tuesday: 1PM-3PM,
Thursday: 2PM-4PM
Specialties
- Provides administrative support for the director and Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success staff
- Assists in the coordination of specialized Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success events, such as Orientation and Family Weekend
- Organizes and initiates first-year student midterm grade and probation outreach.
Heather Simpson
- Assistant Director, Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success
Specialties
- Responsible for Parent and Family initiatives, programs, communication, and services
- Provides support and outreach to transfer students, commuter students, and other special student populations
- Coordinates the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success mentoring programs
- Coordinates UN 1000 and UN 1010 courses
Jeanne Watts
- Academic Success Coordinator
Specialties
- Day-to-day management of all aspects of the ExSEL program
- Instructor for success skills courses
- Outreach to various student populations
