Division of Student LifeIn This Issue: Message from Kevin: Summer 2017 2 Martin Hall Dia Del Rio Waco Advocacy Signing Mobile Food Pantry End of Year Award Recipients 2 3 4 Baylor Li
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In This
Issue:
Message from Kevin:
Summer 2017
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Martin Hall
Dia Del Rio
Waco Advocacy
Signing
Mobile Food
Pantry
End of Year
Award Recipients
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Baylor Live Active
Challenge
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PDI Civic Life
Orientation/Baylor
2017 HESA Cohort
Bear Cub
New Staff
Staff Transitions
CL&L Summer Intern
2017-18 Resident
Chaplains
Director of
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Looking to the Future
Triple digit heat, the last Baylor Line Camp, Move-In and Welcome Week ramping up, residence halls being prepped, and staff training sessions and retreats underway, all indicators that the summer session is drawing to a close and the start of the fall semester is growing ever closer With this realization comes the excitement of knowing we are soon to welcome our newest class of Baylor Bears to campus as well
as renew our relationships and interactions with our returning students As we prepare for the start of the new academic year, we have much to be thankful for—most notably, our new President, Dr Linda Liv-ingstone Upon arriving in June, President Livingstone engaged immediately with the campus commu-nity speaking at New Student Orientations, attending Line Camp at Independence, and hosting listening sessions with students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni She is an enthusiastic supporter of our work in Student Life and understands the importance of creating a holistic student learning environment within which intellectual curiosity, relational integrity, and spiritual maturity are nurtured Looking to the future, I am confident our best days are ahead of us and; like you, am eagerly anticipating the arrival of our students so that we can further invest ourselves in helping each student become more fully the person God has designed them to be
Here’s to a great year!
Best,
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Martin Hall Refurbishment, Thanks-Blessing Program
On the afternoon of May 17, a special program was held in the almost-completed lobby of Martin Hall to celebrate the refurbishment
of this longtime Baylor residence hall We gave thanks for God’s provision and for the workmanship of the architect, the contractor, and all of the trades workers who have labored over the past 12 months to bring this refurbishment about The program was led by
Dr Ryan Richardson and Carlos Colon from Spiritual Life as well as by Dr Kevin Jackson and three members of the new Martin Hall leadership team—JD Newman (director), Clay Butler (faculty-in-residence), and Josh Flores Olvera (resident chaplain)
The Certificate of Occupancy was granted in May, followed by installation of furniture and furnishings and move-in of permanent staff
in June; and arrival of Community Leaders and the residents of the new Martin in August
The Food Insecurity Working Group, a collaborative led by
Dr Nathan Alleman and Cara Allen from the HESA program
in the School of Education, brings together faculty and staff from Student Life, Student Success Center, Texas Hun-ger Initiative, and other areas of campus to examine food insecurity at Baylor and to address the needs of our students
After an overwhelming response to the Baylor Free Farmer’s Market event last fall, the group launched the Mobile Food Pantry to provide fresh fruits and vegetables on a more regular basis to college students The first MFP event was held on 3/2 and served over 500 students in the parking lot of Seventh and James Baptist Church The distribution
is made possible by the generous donations and partner-ship of Family of Faith Worpartner-ship Center that supports food distributions in multiple locations across the Greater Waco community Research has shown that food insecurity is a growing issue among college students nationwide, with 69%
of college students experiencing some level of food insecurity, with 22% actively hungry This can severely impact their educational experience, with students often choosing food over textbooks, missing class, or having to drop a class In Alleman and Allen’s survey last fall of potentially at-risk student populations at Baylor, about 50% of respondents met the criteria for some level of food insecurity Follow-up interviews were done with students who volunteered to participate to learn more about their experience As we continue to learn more about the experience of our students, we are working to provide support and resources to help our students succeed in the classroom and outside of it Learn more about the Food Insecurity Working Group and the data at http://sites.baylor.edu/bufoodlinks/
Food Insecurity Working Group Launches Mobile Food Pantry
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Dia Del Rio
Baylor Live Active Challenge
CONGRATULATIONS … WE DID IT AGAIN!!! BU – 1177.58, OSU – 1057.13
With 210 participants to their 62, we also won the most participants per capita trophy!
Dia Del Rio was held on April 3 It was better than ever this year with the recently renovated Pullin Family Marina Over 375 students came out
to enjoy the beautiful Brazos River, play in the sand, and relax on the marina deck where refreshments were served We are very grateful for the generous support of the Pullin Fam-ily and look forward to seeing more students and Baylor families enjoying the facility this summer
Waco Advocacy Signing
On Wednesday, May 17, David Garland, Interim President
of Baylor, and Barbara Wright, Executive Director of the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children, signed
a Memorandum of Understanding The agreement formal-izes the commitment of both parties to work together to provide trauma-informed services to student and employee victims of sexual violence and to improve the overall response to sexual violence at Baylor University Baylor and Waco Advocacy share the goal of preventing sexual violence on campus and in the community and responding appropriately to students and employees who have been victimized Shown are (front row) Dr David Pooler, chair of the Sexual Assault Task Force for
Resources and Support Implementation Team, President David Garland; Executive Director Barbara Wright; (second row) Dr Ann Sims, Dr Sharon Stern, Sarah McPherson, Liz Noble, Dr Kerry Berkley, Dr Martha Lou Scott, Nikki Rhea; (back row) Dr Jim Marsh, Chief Brad Wigtil, and Vice President Kevin Jackson
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New Name for Education LLC
The Baylor Education Learning Center has changed its name to Impact Living-Learning Center Located in South Russell Hall, the Impact LLC will maintain the same great programming for students and continue its close association and collaboration with the Baylor School of Education The new motto is “Educate Today to Impact Tomor-row.” Impact LLC is open to Baylor students of all majors who share a belief in the power of transformative education as a key element in all disciplines, while providing a special home for students pursuing education as a future profession Since its opening
in fall 2015, the LLC has hosted students pursuing diverse academic paths, with a 90% freshman population Dr Michael McLendon, Dean of the School of Education, said, Impact genuinely reflects the mission of our School of Education Students pursuing careers in education do so because they hope to have impact in the world, a desire that is common to all those who feel a calling to their chosen professions The new name will draw together students from across Baylor who share this sense of mission The word ‘impact’ clearly heralds the mission and reach of the School of Education and sum-mons students to join us in recognition of the inestimable importance of education as the underpinning to a free and democratic society.” The concept of impact has long been a theme for the Baylor School of Education; it is the name of the School’s Impact newsletter and part of the news blog name, Instant Impact (to which readers may subscribe) It is also reflected in the School’s motto: “Preparing Leaders, Impacting the World, Shaping the Future.” Impact LLC will maintain popular facility features, including the game room, fitness room and study areas downstairs; the technology-enhanced classroom, conference room and upperclassmen lounge; community spaces
on each floor; and the LRX (Learning Resource Center Express) and its color printer, 3D printer, laminating machine, and other technology amenities Impact LLC will also continue its commitment to innovative programming, including student leadership opportunities, mentoring, service projects and community building Impact LLC leadership engages students in diverse programming that seeks to connect residents to Baylor faculty and staff, the Waco community, and each other in the LLC Through
“Minutes with Mona,” chaplain-led book studies, Community Leader events, and LRX technology demonstrations, students take part in transformational programming that educates them today so that they can impact the world tomorrow “The purpose of our LLC is truly embodied in the word ‘impact,’” said Erin Stamile, current and found-ing program director of the LLC “Our goals are to build community and educate students so that they can thrive We pursue initiatives that will help students be successful
at Baylor but also equip them for success after Baylor, as they move on to impact the world and shape the future This new name reflects the community we have already built and the effect that we hope it will have on the world for years to come.” The Impact LLC will also maintain its program of faculty partnerships Dr Mona Choucair, who holds a joint faculty appointment in the Department of English in the College of Arts & Sciences and in the School of Education, will continue as the Faculty-in-Resi-dence In addition, each hallway in the LLC has a faculty partner who meets with students on the hall several times each semester and often participates in service and other projects that aim to connect students to one another and support networks at Baylor “The faculty partner program has been meaningful for School of Education faculty who have taken on this volunteer role,” said Dr Larry Browning, professor and chair of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction “These informal gatherings allow students and faculty to interact outside of a classroom and get to know and understand each other on a deeper level, expanding the impact of the students’ educational experiences
at Baylor.” The Education LLC was founded through a faculty-led effort in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, helmed by Dr Leanne Howell and Dr Brooke Blevins in collaboration with Dr Terri Garrett in Campus Living & Learning While a central purpose was to provide community for education majors, the mission of the LLC was always broader, encompassing students of diverse majors who believe in the impact of education on every aspect of life and development The name change was studied over several months, with several phases of development Students who live in the LLC provided input through focus groups, surveys, and a final online vote on finalist names Faculty and staff in the School of Education also participated in focus groups, surveys and a final vote Input also came from LLC partners in Admissions, Campus Living & Learning, and the Office of Student Life.
Congratulations to all the award recipients at the End of Year Celebration on May 3!
Pillar of Baylor Award - Dominque Hill William Tryon Award for Outstanding Support Staff - Shelia Codrington James Huckins Award for Outstanding Graduate Assistant - Rob Covington, Sarah Madsen, and Sierra Valdivia Outstanding Service Award - Aakash Bhuta
Rising Star Award for Outstanding New Professional - Tranquility Gordon, Daniel Haddad, and Evie Swanson Team Award - Student Life Leadership Work Team
Outstanding Student Assistant Award - Breana Allen and Jamarcus Ransom Outstanding Faculty Partner Award - Rosalie Barrera and Kimberly Kellison
To Light the Ways Award for Contributions to the Profession - Ryan Richardson Student Advocate Award - Betsy Willis
The Student Life Torchbearer Award - Sarah Ritter
2017 Award Recipients
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First Annual Poster Session
On April 25, the Office of Student Life Assessment (OSLA) sponsored the First Annual Student Life Poster Session dur-ing the last Dr Pepper Hour of the academic year Eleven posters were presented Posters were again presented at the Student Life Banquet on May 3
Three posters highlighted departmental annual assessment projects
1 Campus Living & Learning: Terri Garrett and Kym Joire; the Faculty-in-Residence Program
2 Spiritual Formation: Kristen Richardson, Lee Ann Robelia, Rob Covington, and Zack Jackson; Youth Ministry Teams
3 Community Engagement & Service: Erin Payseur and Josh Ritter; Baylor Public Deliberation Initiative, a program shared by Community Engagement & Service and Spiritual Formation
Four posters highlighted departmental or individual assessment projects
1 Community Engagement & Service: Erin Payseur; Baylor’s participation in a national survey on student voting habits
2 Community Engagement & Service: Joseph Barb, IV; importance of mentoring both nationally and locally
3 Student Development: Dana Lee Haines; textual analysis of coverage of Student Development initiatives by the Lariat
4 Office of Student Life Assessment: LaNette Thompson and Samantha Lugo; correlation between attendance at summer programs and fall to spring retention
Two posters discussed results from campus-wide projects
1 New2BU fall survey: Michelle Cohenour, Paul L Foster Success Center
2 Food insecurity among college students including Baylor: working group led by Nathan Alleman and Cara Allen, poster presented
by Erin Payseur, Sarah Ritter, Henry Byoun, and Jorge Vielledent Two posters illustrated projects from the higher education qualitative research class Fall 2016
1 Academic advising for female engineering students: Sierra Valdivia, Kym Joire, and Ryan Erck
2 Experiences of three male students: Billy Baker, Jeff Strietzel, and Jesse Ross
Baylor University’s Public Deliberation Initiative (PDI) hosted a Civic Life Summit June 1-2 to help campuses, churches, and concerned citizens engage their communities in important conversations that build mutual respect and understanding across race, religion, politics, and other areas of public life Over 60 students, campus, and community leaders came together to build their col-lective skills and to work together better in community
The two-day summit featured plenary presentations by Ashley Thornton, Dr Martin Carcasson, and Former Congressman Chet Edwards, as well as breakout sessions on various topics, ranging from restorative justice, living room conversations on race, political discourse and interfaith cooperation to specific training on deliberative work in churches and classrooms, developing frameworks, and crafting questions for dialogue
Several colleagues from Student Life presented at the summit:
• Ramona Curtis – Living Room Conversations on Race
• Josh Ritter and Sharyl Loeung – Better Together: Building Interfaith Cooperation
• Sarah Ritter – Grit 101: Getting Gritty doing Civic Engagement
• Josh Ritter and Erin Payseur – Public Deliberation: Changing the Political Discourse
• Erin Payseur – Naming & Framing Community Issues, Crafting Dialogue Nurturing Questions
• Jasmine Wilson – Intergroup Dialogue: A model for engaging across gender, race, religion, and more The summit was sponsored by the Office of Community Engagement & Service, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Life, Baylor Mis-sions, Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, the W.R Poage Legislative Library, and the Campus Diversity Committee Scholarships were provided by the Campus Diversity Committee (for students) and the Waco Foundation (for community organizations)
For more information on Baylor PDI or the Civic Life Summit, contact Erin Payseur or Josh Ritter
First Baylor PDI Civic Life Summit Held at
Mayborn Museum
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Orientation and Baylor Line Camp
For a complete schedule of Orientation, visit http://www.baylor.edu/nsp/doc php/288424.pdf
To our friends and colleagues across the Division, One of the things I love most about Orientation is watching our campus community join together to welcome new students with open arms The stories of care and hospitality that you have extended are countless, and the New Student Programs team has a front-row seat to see your selfless dedication to students in action Day after day, dozens of you visited with students and guests about opportunities and services that await them Many
of you warmly greeted new Baylor Bears as they started their Orientation journeys in Waco Hall A number of you gave of yourselves each evening as students made unforgettable memo-ries at McLane Stadium, or as parents enjoyed dinner and were comforted and reassured that Baylor is indeed the right home for their son or daughter You took breakfast to a family at an off-campus hotel, delivered messages of hope and responsibil-ity twice a day at Communresponsibil-ity Expectations, answered question after question about living in community, challenged students
to think about their unique Baylor story, offered thoughtful guidance on opportunities to invest in the Baylor community and beyond, and so much more You can be very proud of the innumerable ways that Student Life and the entire campus have poured out your collective talents and passions to support 2,828 students and many more guests who attended Orientation in June “Thank you” cannot begin to express our appreciation for all that you have given to these new Baylor Bears It is a joy to watch you care for students.
Nathan Shelburne New Student Programs
Welcome 2017 HESA Cohort!
Name Apprenticeship Undergrad Institution Major
Daniel Adams Fine Arts LLC Baylor University University Scholars Andre Baesa Penland GARHD Pepperdine University International Business Allison Carruthers Global Engagement Baylor University International Studies Emmy Edwards Honors Residential College Baylor University University Scholars Alex Jantz Union Board Baylor University Psychology Lacey Lehrmann Student Organizations Texas A&M University English Natalie McIntyre Career Development Arizona Christian University Music Jesse Pyle Formation Baylor University Communication Sciences and Disorders Megan Rehm Multicultural Affairs Baylor University Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Natalia Rubio School of Education Recruitment & FYE Baylor University Psychology w/ Corporate Communication Chelsea Sentell New Student Programs Baylor University Instrumental Music
Sydney Skinner CL&L Academic Initiatives & Assessment Virginia Tech Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Jorge Vielledent ALD Peer Leader Program Baylor University Psychology/Aviation Sciences Aly Vukelich Wellness Wheaton College Applied Health Science
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Bear Cub
Tripp and Kelsey Purks wel-comed the arrival of Grant Martin Purks at 6:28 p.m on April 3 Grant weighed 6.2 pounds and was 19 inches long They are now enjoying life as a family of four!
Congratulations to Donna Haberman of Campus Rec-reation on receiving her BBA (Bachelor’s of Business Administration) from Tarleton State University.
New Staff
Berenice will be responsible for managing all facets of the recognition, renewal, training, risk management, city policy, and event management for student organizations She received her Bachelor of Business Administration in May 2015 from Bay-lor and participated in both Business Fellows and Honors Programs Berenice is joining us from Indiana University where she recently earned her Master of Science in Education and served as a Graduate Academic Advisor in the Hutton Honors College
Sara Addison
Berenice Anduluz Ruiz
Sara Addison is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is married to a Baylor alumni and has two children ages 4 and 6 Mrs Addison and her family relocated here from Wylie, Texas (North Dallas Suburb) in June She grew up in The Woodlands, Texas, and attended UMass Amherst for Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and UT Arlington for Master’s of Science in Nurs-ing Her nursing background prior to working in Psychiatry includes Medical ICU, outpatient chemotherapy infusion, and Pediatric and Adult Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplant at Medical City Dallas Hospital She has been a PMHNP (Psychi-atric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) since 2009 In her free time, Sara enjoys spending time with friends and family and staying active in her community
Clay Butler
Dr Clay Butler will become the first Faculty-in-Residence for Martin Hall Dr Butler currently serves as a Senior Lecturer
in English and specializes in linguistic pragmatics He has served in the Faculty-in-Residence role for the past two years in Texana House Martin hall has been offline this academic year due to refurbishment and will reopen this coming fall Dr Butler has a passion for working with first-year students and is now excited to serve the first-year men of Martin
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New Staff Cont.
Alex Crist serves as the Honors Residential College Director Alex received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, and he will graduate this month with his master’s degree in higher education and student development from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana Alex currently serves as a graduate assistant in the Academic En-richment Center and as a First-Year Experience graduate assistant Alex may be familiar to some of you due to his service as
an ACUHOi assistant residence hall director with us during the summer 2016 in North Village We are excited to welcome him back Alex enjoys swimming, hiking, reading, and DIY projects To you he writes, “After spending last summer at Baylor as the Assistant Residence Hall Director for summer housing, I very much look forward to spending the upcoming school year working as a Residence Hall Director I am filled with gratitude as I imagine the joy, learning, and inspiration that will accompany the role As I pray the words of Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart,” I eagerly await beginning the next chapter of my career at Baylor!”
Alex Crist
Recently tenured, Dr Candi Cann teaches World Cultures, Social World, World Religions, Death and Dying in World Reli-gions, and Buddhism at Baylor University, in both the BIC and the Religion department She received both her M.A and Ph.D in comparative religion from Harvard University, an M.A in asian religions from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and a B.A in Asian studies and English from St Andrews in North Carolina Dr Cann's research focuses on death and dying and the impact of remembering (and forgetting) in shaping how lives are recalled, remembered, and celebrated She has published one book, Virtual Afterlives: Grieving the Dead in the Twenty-first Century (2014), which focused on grief and memorialization in the contemporary world She has two books pending publication, including, Dying to Eat: Cross Cultural Perspectives on Food, Death and the Afterlife (anticipated 2017), and WhiteOut (anticipated 2018) She has lived and worked in various regions of China, first working for the Amity Foundation in China, and later helping write the first Let's Go travel guide for China Additionally, she has lived and worked in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and studied at the Departamento Ecuménico de Investigaciones (DEI) in San Jose, Costa Rica, and heading the Latino Cultural Center (as GA) for two years
at MIT Currently, she is spearheading the Baylor in Hawaii Program, slated to start the summer of 2018 Dr Cann attempts
to live well by pursuing her love of travel, reading, surfing, and writing poetry Living in Texana House with Dr Cann will be her 10-year-old daughter, Maia, who is currently a fourth grader at St Paul's Episcopal Day School Maia is as excited about moving to Texana and excited to make many new friends About the Texana FIR appointment, Dr Cann says, "I am thrilled to live and fellowship with Baylor students in Texana House I am excited to share God's call, and Maia and I both look forward
to opening our home and hearts with others while getting to be a part of the students' everyday lives." Of this new appoint-ment, Dr Jeff Doyle, Dean for Student Learning & Engageappoint-ment, said, “Student Learning & Engagement is excited to have Dr Cann as the newest member of the now 15-person FIR Council! Her incredible experiences “doing community” with students
in a variety of states and countries will allow her to become a mentor and guide to the women of Texana House in North Vil-lage I continue to be amazed by the quality faculty at Baylor interested in living among and investing in our students.”
Candi Cann
Kirk Crist is the new Mental Health Appointment Clerk in Counseling Services Prior to joining Baylor full-time, he had been temping at Baylor since April 2016 Kirk is currently pursuing a Bachelors in Psychology from Tarleton State Kirk is married to Jill Crist and they have four children together: two sons, Zaen (16) and Kai (15); two daughters, Zadie (12) and Sofie (11)
Kirk Crist
Dakota is the new Associate Director of Student Activities and Robert Reid Director of the Baylor Chamber of Commerce Dakota is a Baylor (BBA ’11) and Chamber (Fall ’08) alumnus serving in a variety of leadership roles in the organization and throughout campus Dakota earned a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration (MA ’13) from Virginia Tech holding positions in the Dean of Students Office and the Office of Assessment and Evaluation Most recently he served as the Assistant Director of New Student Programs at Virginia Tech with oversight of Hokie Hi Welcome Week, Hokie Camp, and student leadership training Additionally, he serves as an editorial team member for About Campus Magazine and in leadership roles for NODA and NASPA
Dakota Farquhar-Caddell
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New Staff Cont.
Ashley is an alumna of Southern Methodist University (BA Psychology/BA Advertising, ’09) where she was a member of Delta Gamma She received a Master of Science in Higher Education from the U of North Texas (’11) while serving in apprenticeships in Greek Life and Housing She has worked in the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life at SMU since 2011 advising Panhellenic, IFC, and NPHC while leading initiatives to for Greek leadership training, creating support systems for faculty/staff advisors, and completing extension processes for Greek Life Ashley’s work at SMU also provided opportunities
to lead the student organization chartering process, state-mandated risk management training, and to advise the SMU Student Foundation
Ashley Fitzpatrick
Charlie is the new Student Outreach Coordinator He received his bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations and new media from Baylor University He worked in the private sector before working for Career & Professional Development as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator Charlie started this position on June 26 Charlie recently (August) got married to his wife, Emily and they have a dog named Tucker They both like to travel and try new foods Outside of work, Charlie is a club volleyball coach and player
Charlie Foster
Christina Gibson
Jillian Haag
T’Erica Hudson
T’Erica Hudson serves as the Kokernot Residence Hall Director T’Erica received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, and her Master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Personnel from The University of Mississippi
in Oxford, Mississippi T’Erica most recently served s as Assistant Director of Recruitment and New Student Engagement at Lincoln Uni-versity of Missouri T’Erica comes from a small close-knit family residing in Chicago, Illinois She is a member of The Lighthouse Church
of All Nations in Chicago, IL and she is excited to find a place of worship in the Waco community She enjoys reading, movies, shop-ping, and community service To you she writes, “I am excited to join the Baylor University family, and I believe in the value of student development through intentional programming, strong communities, and academic excellence My professional experiences have afforded
me the opportunity to serve as a change agent in different capacities including orientation, residence life, first and second year experience, student activities, multicultural affairs, Greek life, and recruitment As I embark upon this new career journey and the task(s) before me I am reminded of the words from Mae Jemison, Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination In this role, I plan to inspire students to achieve the impossible by providing available resources and mentorship I look forward to working with each of you as I educate, empower, and elevate the women of Kokernot Hall.”
Jillian Haag serves as the University Parks Assistant Residence Hall Director Jillian received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California While a student at APU she served as a Resident Advisor and as a Community Advisor, responsible for a staff of ten students Alongside her housing experience, Jillian worked as
a research assistant, lead data systems assistant, was a member of the Honors College, and was on the Dean’s List all her time at APU
Christina Gibson is the new Coordinator of Addiction Disorder Prevention, Education, & Outreach She is originally from Colorado and made her first move to Baylor as an undergraduate student She has her masters from Truett Seminary and has previously served as a college pastor, preacher, and conference speaker before returning to Baylor this summer She has three children and enjoys fitness and being outdoors
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Coleman Sulak serves as the Penland Residence Hall Director Coleman received his bachelor’s degree in business ad-ministration from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, and he will graduated in May with his master’s degree
in higher education administration from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas Coleman currently serves as a graduate assistant for orientation and transition programs and has past full time experience in residence life as well as a graduate assistantship in housing Coleman enjoys pursuing the adventure of the great outdoors, coffee, all types of music, Texas Rangers Baseball, Dallas Mavericks Basketball, exercising, and discipleship with students To you he writes, “I’m overjoyed to be joining Campus Living and Learning in serving the Baylor community as a Residence Hall Director My wife Lorin and I are delighted with the opportunity to live life with our future students to develop authentic relationships, serve as a resource and support system, and provide genuine care for our community In the meantime, Lorin and I would greatly appreciate your thoughts and prayers as we begin our transition to Baylor this summer Looking forward to meeting everyone in the near future!”
Coleman Sulak
New Staff Cont.
Darrian Slater
Darrian Slater serves as a Residence Hall Director in South Russell Darrian received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Whitewater, Wisconsin, and his master’s degree in education administra-tion from Texas A&M University in College Staadministra-tion, Texas Darrian currently serves as a Resident Life Coordinator at the University of Texas at Dallas Darrian’s interests include exercising, reading, basketball, and listening to music To you he writes, “I am extremely humbled and excited to serve as the Residence Hall Director at Baylor University The opportunity
to grow spiritually, professionally, and personally are endeavors that an individual must take in their life For me, this is that opportunity/journey that I feel God wants me to experience I am extremely excited to be a part of the Baylor community.”
Jesse Ross
Jesse Ross serves as the Residence Hall Director in Arbors, Fairmont, and Gables Jesse received his bachelor’s degree in history from Texas A&M Commerce and he graduated from Baylor’s HESA program with his master’s degree in higher education administration and student affairs Jesse may be familiar to some of you due to his service as a graduate appren-tice in New Student Programs and on the Baylor’s Student Life Professional Development Committee Jesse is a member
of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco His interests include traveling and outdoor activities (hiking, rock climbing, and camping) To you he writes, “I am so excited to rejoin the Baylor family as I begin my professional career in higher educa-tion and serve in the Resident Hall Director role at the Arbors, Fairmont, and Gables Apartments My journey through Bay-lor’s HESA master’s program and service in New Student Programs the past two years have shown me the great Christian community and transformative educational experience available at this university How great of an opportunity it will be to serve alongside so many wonderful people and carry out Baylor’s educational mission as a college professional.”
Kerri Jensen
Kerri Jensen serves as the Collins Residence Hall Director Kerri received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington; and she will graduated in May with her master’s degree in college student personnel administration from The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri Kerri currently serves as a graduate hall director and has past experience as an ACUHO-I intern and working with InterVarsity as a campus ministry intern at Portland State University Kerri enjoys spending time running outdoors, playing card games, board games, or playing intramural basketball and sand volleyball with family and friends To you she writes, “My excitement to serve in the RHD role at Baylor and the reminder of my call to student affairs stem from this quote by Martin Luther King Jr Dark-ness cannot drive out darkDark-ness, only light can do that Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that We have so many beautiful opportunities to challenge and support our students in healthy ways, and I am honored to continue my service to God and students at Baylor.”
Whitney Jones is joining us from the University of Arkansas in the Office of New Student and Family Programs where she served as the Assistant Director of New Student Programs Prior to that, she worked as a New Student and Family Programs Graduate Assistant Whitney has her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from University of Arkansas and her master’s degree in higher education and student affairs, also from University of Arkansas
Whitney Jones