Our People
We are committed to being a model campus whereby all members are highly valued and respected, and dedicated to fostering a collaborative community to support the foundational principles of higher education.
- Healthy Campus: Create and sustain a thriving campus community that supports and promotes mental and physical health.
- Courageous Conversations: Foster a sense of belonging and an environment where everyone feels comfortable pursing their interests and discovering new ways to grow intellectually and personally.
- Culture of Learning & Growth: Work collaboratively with faculty and staff, we aim to establish a work setting where everyone can pursue professional development.
- Partners in Education: Strengthen our connections among teaching, research and community to fortify the university’s mission.
- Teacher Support: Ensure our faculty receive state-of-the-art teaching resources and professional development opportunities.
Healthy Campus Team
Becky Lewis, Director, University Recreation & Well-being
Steve Waterfield, Director, Athletics, Cabinet Member
Ann Rayford, Director, Graham Health Center
Eric Herpich, Associate Vice President, Human Resources
Cortney Heileman, Assistant Director, Fitness/Wellness, University Recreation and Well-Being
Jennifer Farrell, Director of Employee Relations, Human Resources
Hailey Monroe, Employee & Student Well-Being Coordinator, University Recreation and Well-Being
You Belong (Courageous Conversations) Team
Dave Dulio, Director, (Interim) Chief Community Engagement Officer, & Director, Center for Civic Engagement
Omar Brown-El, Senior Director, Center for Multi-cultural Initiatives
Nivedita Mukherji, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
DEI Council
Learning and Growth Team
Joi Cunningham, VP, Human Resources
John Young, Vice President, University Communications & Marketing
Nivedita Mukherji, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Lauren Jeski, University Advancement
Richard Rachner, University Advancement
Partners in Education Team
Amy Thompson, Executive VP for Academic Affairs & Provost, President
John Young, Vice President, University Communications & Marketing
Nivedita Mukherji, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Sarah Hosch, CETL
CETL Staff
Teaching Support Team
Amy Thompson, Executive VP for Academic Affairs & Provost, President
Nivedita Mukherji, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
John Young, Vice President, University Communications & Marketing
Shaun Moore, Executive Director, e-Learning
Dan Arnold, Director of Support and Innovation
Select members of the AI taskforce
Christina Moore, CETL
Sarah Hosch, CETL
CETL Staff





