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Academic and Student Affairs Directory

Effective Fall 2026 Semester

Provost Office

ContactTitlePhoneOffice
Dr. Sheila Jones Provost and Executive Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs(616) 234-3920301 Cook
Diane SmithExecutive Assistant to the Provost(616) 234-3920301 Cook
MJ HarperIntern to the Provost Office 303 RJF

Institutional Research

Department ContactTitlePhoneOffice
Amanda KruzonaExecutive Director of Institutional Research and College Data Officer(616) 234-3914Bost
David LovellAssociate Director(616) 234-3090313 SCC
Lakenya GissendannerSupport Professional(616) 234-4040371 RJF
Mark ChampionInformation and Compliance Analyst(616) 234-4048Bost
Ashley Ruthruff HusanuData and Reporting Analyst(616) 234-3003Bost
Eric JonesResearch Analyst(616) 234-3203Bost
Denyse BeningInstitutional Research Functional Analyst(616) 234-3470Bost
Paul HerdegenData Warehouse Architect(616) 234-3027Bost

Instructional Support and Institutional Planning

ContactTitlePhoneOffice
Dr. Jennifer BattenAssociate Provost of Instructional Support and Institutional Planning(616) 234-4254371 RJF
Lakenya GissendannerSupport Professional(616) 234-4040371 RJF

Academic Support and Tutoring Services

ContactTitlePhone
Holly ChristopherTutorial Coordinator Department Head(616) 234-3894
Laurie WitczakSupport Professional(616) 234-4149

Academic Testing Services

ContactTitlePhone
Don VanOeverenDirector of Testing Services and Credit for Prior Learning(616) 234-3684
Ketashia BerrienSupport Professional(616) 234-3450

Center for High-Impact Experiences

  • Office Location:
    • 304 Ender Hall
ContactTitlePhone Office    
Michael SchaveyExecutive Director(616) 234-4180309 Ender Hall
Grace MorganCoordinator of Global & Community-Based Learning(616) 234-4136304 Ender Hall
Leanne ChallaCoordinator of Transfer & Scholarly Engagement(616) 234-3459307 Ender Hall
Soledad SalgadoStudent Engagement Specialist(616) 234-3286Ender Hall
  • Bridges to College
  • Alternative Spring Break, College Sponsored Student Travel, Days of Service, Service Learning, Study Away,
  • Honors Program (HNR), UofM Transfer Bridges, Transfer Engagement, Undergraduate Research
  • Learning Communities

Curriculum Support

ContactTitlePhoneOffice
Deb DewentDirector of Curriculum Management(616) 234-3921371 RJF
Michael MillerDirector of Curriculum Development & Assessment(616) 234-3543371 RJF
Matthew NovakoskiDirector of Transfer and Articulation Services(616) 234-3183371 RJF
Bethany LevandowskiCoordinator of Transfer & Articulation Services(616) 234-2416371 RJF

Office of the Registrar

ContactTitlePhone
Lakisha BeckRegistrar(616) 234-4126
Valerie CampbellAssociate Registrar(616) 234-3950
Christopher RemleyAssociate Registrar-Graduation(616) 234-4126
Isabel VargasAssociate Registrar-Curriculum Operations(616) 234-2535
Judi ReaganAssistant Registrar-Systems and Technology Analyst(616) 234-2162
VacantSupport Professional(616) 234-2359
VacantSupport Professional(616) 234-XXXX
Carol SepanikSupport Professional(616) 234-3098

Student Learning Resources

ContactTitlePhoneOffice
Brian BeecherAssociate Dean of Student Learning Resources(616) 234-3869511 RJF
Nicole NyenhuisSupport Professional(616) 234-2517506 RJF
Mike KlawitterLibrarian Department Head(616) 234-3473514 RJF

Teaching, Learning & Distance Education (TLDE)

ContactTitlePhoneOffice
Dr. Amy LynExecutive Director of Teaching, Learning & Distance Education(616) 234-2230373A RJF
Toy McNealSupport Professional(616) 234-2278373 RJF
Justin VogelerDistance Education Specialist(616) 234-3205373 RJF
Ian MatthewsInstructional Designer(616) 234-2395373 RJF
Evie BarberInstructional Designer(616) 234-3834 373 RJF

Veteran’s Success Center and Benefits

ContactTitlePhone
Elizabeth VanPortflietAssociate Director of Veterans Services(616) 234-3440
Terrence Moore
Support Professional, Student Records and School Certifying Official
(616) 234-4129

Lakeshore

ContactTitlePhoneOffice
Cameron BuckDean of the Lakeshore Campus(616) 234-4354Lakeshore 101H
Danielle NylandSupport Professional to Dean(616) 234-3812Lakeshore 101G
Jaqueline Nunez Lakeshore Operations Manager(616) 234-3042Lakeshore 
Kerry HaywardSupport Professional(616) 234-3476Lakeshore
Coral De La Garza RamosSupport Professional(616) 234-4054Lakeshore 101C
Nicole DekkerEvening Coordinator(616) 234-3718Lakeshore 101

Promise Zone

Department ContactTitlePhone
Ashlee MishlerExecutive Director(616) 234-2246
Andrew MastersAssociate Director of GR Promise Zone(616) 234-3804
Morgan HannahAssociate Director of Student Support(616) 234-2197
Jaunine HackmonAssociate Director of K12 Support & Community Engagement(616) 234-2314

School of Business & Industry

ContactTitlePhoneOffice
Dr. Wesley FoxDean(616) 234-3744161 ATC
Sarah DeWentSupport Professional(616) 234-2436161 ATC
Rachael JungblutAssociate Dean(616) 234-4342161 ATC
Shannon KneibelSupport Professional(616) 234-3925161 ATC

Applied Technology

ContactTitlePhone
Christopher SchellDepartment Head(616) 234-3533
Sheena WeaverSupport Professional(616) 234-3670
  • Electronics (EL), HVAC (HVA)

Automotive

ContactTitlePhone
Chad LodensteinDepartment Head(616) 234-3006
  • Automotive (AUT)

Business

ContactTitlePhone
Felix PereiroDepartment Head(616) 234-4504
Giovani SolisSupport Professional(616) 234-4220
  • Business (BA)

Criminal Justice

ContactTitlePhone
Dr. Lynnell TalbertDepartment Head(616) 234-3095
Rachel CrapoSupport Professional(616) 234-3175
Robert (Bo) PetersPolice and Corrections Academy Director(616) 234-3743
  • Criminal Justice (CJ), Corrections Academy (COR), Fire Science (FIR), Police Academy (POL)

Manufacturing

ContactTitlePhone
Christopher McDonaldDepartment Head(616) 234-3151
Jeff StueckenManufacturing Apprenticeship Coordinator(616) 234-3613
Sheena WeaverSupport Professional(616) 234-3670
  • Apprenticeship, Manufacturing (MN), Technology (TE), Quality Science (QSC)

Secchia Institute for Culinary Education

ContactTitlePhone
Dr. Werner AbsengerProgram Director(616) 234-3696
Marcia ArpSupport Professional(616) 234-3690
  • Culinary Arts (CA), Craft Brewing (CRB)

Technical Operations

ContactTitlePhone
Phoenix SwopeAssociate Director(616) 234-3334
Doug HeintzlemanOperations Tech(616) 234-3655
Ethan BascomSupport Professional(616) 234-2202
Gregory StoikeSupport Professional(616) 234-2179

School of Health Sciences

ContactTitlePhoneOffice
Lisa RadakDean(616) 234-3405414 RJF
Abigail CluffSupport Professional(616) 234-3405414 RJF
Kelley PhillipsAssociate Dean(616) 234-3724414 RJF
Lisa LoveSupport Professional(616) 234-4340414 RJF
Chanell RigterinkSHS Admissions & Enrollment Coordinator(616)234-2122605 CPP
VacantSupport Professional, SHS Admissions and Enrollment(616) 234-4919600 CPP

Allied Health Program

ContactTitlePhone
Christopher SchmidtProgram Director(616) 234-3360
Amy BrannonSupport Professional(616) 234-4349
  • Cardiovascular Tech (CVT)

Dental Auxiliaries

ContactTitlePhone
Jamie KlapProgram Director(616) 234-4240
Amy BrannonSupport Professional(616) 234-4349
Linda CraigDental Clinic Coordinator(616) 234-3408
  • Dental Assisting (DAA), Dental Hygiene (DHY), Dental Auxiliary (DXX)

Exercise Science

ContactTitlePhone
Laura KennettDepartment Head(616) 234-3323
Makenna BigelowSupport Professional(616) 234-3994
  • Exercise Science (EXS), Wellness (WE)

Imaging Sciences

ContactTitlePhone
Julie LackscheideProgram Director(616) 234-4233
Amy BrannonSupport Professional(616) 234-4349
  • Computed Technology (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Neurodiagnostic Tech (NDT), Radiologic Technology (RAD)

Nursing

ContactTitlePhone
Michelle RichterProgram Director(616) 234-4231
Sue HelmerSupport Professional(616) 234-4238
Jose RodriguezNursing Student Intake Specialist(616) 234-3508
  • Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Nursing (NUR), Practical Nursing (PN)

Occupational Therapy Assistant

ContactTitlePhone
Matthew MekkesProgram Director(616) 234-4236
Amy BrannonSupport Professional(616) 234-4349
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OT)

School of Liberal Arts

ContactTitlePhoneOffice
Jason VinsonDean(616) 234-3788305 RJF
Araceli BarajasSupport Professional(616) 234-3788305 RJF
Dr. Martin BrickAssociate Dean(616) 234-3554305 RJF
Melissa PolancoSupport Professional(616) 234-2111305 RJF

Education Department

ContactTitlePhone
Keri HadfieldProgram Director(616) 234-3417
Abbey AtanasoffSupport Professional(616) 234-3380
  • Child Development (CD), Education (ED)
  

English Department

ContactTitlePhone
Megan CoakleyDepartment Head(616) 234-3135
Parker DoornbosSupport Professional(616) 234-4243
  • English (EN), English as a Second Language (ES), Academic Reading and Writing (ARW), Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW)

Language and Thought

ContactTitlePhone
Mary LucasDepartment Head(616) 234-3604
Kaitlyn VerhulstSupport Professional(616) 234-3544
  • Communication (COM); Foreign Languages: Arabic (ARA), Chinese (CHI), French (FR), German (GR), Sign Language (SL), Spanish (SP); Humanities (HU), Journalism (JR), Philosophy (PL)

Music Department

ContactTitlePhone
Shannon ShakerProgram Director(616) 234-4186
Donovan RoseSupport Professional(616) 234-3940
  • Music (MUS)

Phyllis Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory

ContactTitlePhone
Katie PappasDirector(616) 234-4004
Jenna CastleAssistant Director(616) 234-4004
Fabiola GarciaSupport Professional(616) 234-4004

Social Sciences

ContactTitlePhone
Dr. Dillon CarrDepartment Head(616) 234-4284
Stacey HerrickSupport Professional(616) 234-4283
  • Anthropology (AN), Economics (EC), Geography (GE), Global & International Studies (GLO), History (HS), Political Science (PS), Sociology (SO)

Theater

ContactTitlePhone
Tom KaecheleProgram Director(616) 234-3538
Jonathan WheelerSupport Professional(616) 234-3387
  • Theater (THE)

Visual Arts

ContactTitlePhone
Nick AntonakisDepartment Head(616) 234-4185
Kaitlyn VerhulstSupport Professional(616) 234-3544
  • Art (AT), Photography (PO), Interiors (INT)

School of STEM

ContactTitlePhoneOffice
Dr. Kristi HaikDean(616) 234-4230137A CSC
Rachel BushSupport Professional(616) 234-4230137 CSC
Dr. Grant SniderAssociate Dean(616) 234-3142137B CSC
VacantSupport Professional(616) 234-4226137 CSC

Biological Sciences

ContactTitlePhone
Todd TianoDepartment Head(616) 234-3895
Lauren FritzSupport Professional(616) 234-4248
  • Biology (BI)

Computer Information Systems

ContactTitlePhone
Jonnathan ResendizDepartment Head(616) 234-3081
Sarah DeryloSupport Professional(616) 234-xxxx
  • Computer Information Systems (CIS), Digital Media Production (DMP)

Mathematics

ContactTitlePhone
Monica BlissDepartment Head(616) 234-4428
Antonia GarciaSupport Professional(616) 234-4253
  • Mathematics (MTH)

Mechanical and Architectural Design

ContactTitlePhone
Michael MerchantDepartment Head(616) 234-3642
Sarah DeryloSupport Professional(616) 234-xxxx
  • Architecture (AR), Drafting (DR), Engineering (EG)

Physical Sciences

ContactTitlePhone
Tari MattoxDepartment Head(616) 234-2119
Lauren FritzSupport Professional(616) 234-4248
  • Astronomy (AS), Chemistry (CHM), Engineering (EG), Environment & Sustainability Studies (ENS), Geology (GL), Integrated Science (SCI),     Physics (PH), Physical Science (PC)

Psychology

ContactTitlePhone
Julia CareyDepartment Head(616) 234-3136
Stacey HerrickSupport Professional(616) 234-4283
  • Gerontology (GO), Psychology (PY), Social Work (SW)

Student Affairs

Associate Provost of Student Affairs

ContactTitlePhone
Ann IsacksonAssociate Provost(616) 234-4059
Deborah SniderSupport Professional(616) 234-4101

Academic Advising and Transfer Center

ContactTitlePhone
Lynnae SelbergDepartment Head(616) 234-4148
Rebecca AllingtonSupport Professional(616) 234-4576

Adult Recruitment

ContactTitlePhone
Teera WilkinsDirector(616) 234-2551
Lizbeth VargasSupport Professional(616) 234-2173

Advising & Student Support

ContactTitlePhone
Amy HuntingtonAssociate Dean(616) 234-3482
Lacey BuycksSupport Professional(616) 234-3532

Athletics

ContactTitlePhone
Lauren FerulloDirector(616) 234-3992
Joseph FoxAssistant Director(616) 234-2545
Mackenzie OndersmaHead Athletic Trainer(616) 234-4260

Center for Career & Professional Readiness

ContactTitlePhone
Luanne WedgeDirector(616) 234-4174
Wen BatzerCareer Engagement Coordinator(616) 234-4172

Center for Counseling and Well-Being

ContactTitlePhone
Melissa WareProgram Director(616) 234-3486
Sandy GregorySupport Professional(616) 234-3673

Center for Student Life & Leadership

ContactTitlePhone
Valerie HargravesDirector(616) 234-3924
Nicole VanDykeSupport Professional(616) 234-4161
Jacob IsaacsonAssistant Director of Student Life(616) 234-2543
Andrew SweederAssistant Director of Campus Activities and Conduct(616) 234-3492

Dean of Strategic Outreach

ContactTitlePhone
Linda OlsenDean of Strategic Outreach(616) 234-3170
Elino Cortes FiguereoSupport Professional(616) 234-3874
Brianna GreenoughNew Student Orientation Assistant(616) 234-3512
  • Strategic Outreach Initiatives, GRPS Initiatives, Regional Sites

Dean of Students

ContactTitlePhone
Dr. D'Wayne JenkinsDean of Students(616) 234-3589
Moraima Cortes FiguereoSupport Professional(616) 234-3673

Disability Support Services

ContactTitlePhone
Jenna HessProgram Director(616) 234-4106
Micaela LarvaSupport Professional(616) 234-2105

Enrollment Services

ContactTitlePhone
Teera WilkinsInterim Executive Director of Enrollment Services(616) 234-2551
Omar GonzalezAssociate Director of Admissions and Enrollment(616) 234-3181
Kristi WellingAssociate Director of Enrollment Services(616) 234-3598

Financial Aid

ContactTitlePhone
Crystal MorrisExecutive Director(616) 234-3103
Lori RussellSenior Financial Aid Functional Analyst(616) 234-3442
Chiquital ClayAssociate Director of Financial Aid, Student Engagement & Eligibility(616) 234-3445
Nathaniel SoulesAssociate Director of Financial Aid, Operations(616) 234-3514
VacantFinancial Aid Assistant Director for State Aid Programs and Compliance(616) 234-3297
Caleb CraigSupport Professional, Financial Aid One-Stop Specialist(616) 234-XXXX

K-12 Partnerships

ContactTitlePhone
Cheryl GarnerDirector of High School Partnerships(616) 234-2241
Juan Cisneros FonsecaSupport Professional(616) 234-2101

Occupational Support Program/Promise Zone Advising

ContactTitlePhone
Megan Downey-GatesProgram Director(616) 234-3563
Heather DenHouterSupport Professional(616) 234-4155

Retention

ContactTitlePhone
Denise JonesCoordinator for Student Success(616) 234-3428
Sondra DavisSupport Professional(616) 234-3034

TRIO Student Support Services & STEM

ContactTitlePhone
Victoria HewerProgram Director(616) 234-2167
Maggie Montes-SpruitSupport Professional(616) 234-4150

The Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs

ContactTitlePhone
Jamillya HardleyDirector(616) 234-3418
Alyssa GamezAssociate Director(616) 234-3492
VacantSupport Professional(616) 234-2393

School of Workforce Training

School of Workforce Training

ContactTitlePhone
John VanElstDean(616) 234-3806
Matthew BeauchampSupport Professional(616) 234-3527
Jessica PierceAssociate Dean(616) 234-2533
Robin SausedoSupport Professional(616) 234-3296
  • Training Solutions, Continuing Education and Professional Development, Customized Training
     
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Adult Education - ESL

ContactTitlePhoneOffice
Marisol BlancoInterim Associate Dean(616) 234-2263101B Sneden Hall
VacantSupport Professional(616) 234-3397113 Sneden Hall
  • Adult ESL

Construction Trades

ContactTitlePhone
Lannie CollardElectrical Apprenticeship Program Manager(616) 234-3483
Matthew BeauchampSupport Professional(616) 234-3009
  • Apprenticeships

Customized Training

ContactTitlePhone
Megan ConnaghanProgram Manager for Customized Training(616) 234-3766
Marcus HarrisSupport Professional(616) 234-3402

Job Training

ContactTitlePhone
Moss IngramDepartment Head for Job Training(616) 234-3067
Michael WemmerProgram Manager for Job Training(616) 234-3383
Tyler HendersonSupport Professional(616) 234-3820
  • Job Training: Automotive Technician (AMEC), Computer Support Technician (STEC), Construction Electrical (CNEP), Machinist/CNC Technician (MTCN), Medical Assistant (MAPR), Residential Construction (RSTT), Welding/Fabrication Technician (WELD)  

Building Legend

Building AbbreviationsBuilding Name
AdminAdministration Building
ATCWisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center
BostBostwick Office Suite
CookCook Academic Hall
CPPCollege Park Plaza
CSCCalkins Science Center
ECLLPhyllis Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory
FFHGerald R. Ford Fieldhouse
LakeshoreLakeshore Campus
LRCLearning Center
MUSCAlbert P. Smith Music Center
RJF HallRaleigh J. Finkelstein Hall
SCCStudent Center
SnedenSneden Hall
SpectrumSpectrum Theater
Ender HallSteven C. Ender Hall
Tassell MTECLeslie E. Tassell MTEC
Transfer