Student Affairs Committees

Divisional Committees

The Assessment Committee is responsible for advising, consulting, and monitoring informal and formal assessments across the Division of Student Affairs. Through the lens of analysis of the student experience, the committee will collect data related to campus climate, satisfaction, program evaluation, operations and services.  Further, the committee will:

  • Assist in the development of a culture of evidence;
  • Coordinate assessment related to the Division of Student Affairs’ strategic plan
  • Provide access and guidance in utilizing Campus Labs and Compliance Assist tools;
  • Provide direction on data analysis and timely distribution of key findings; and
  • Identify best practices and make recommendations to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students.
  • Create an Annual Report and Impact Report highlighting divisional assessment accomplishments
NAME OFFICE
Co-Chair Elora Orazio
Dean of Students Office
Co-Chair Anthony Skevakis Dean of Students Office
Scott Beyers Event and Conference Services
Dario DiBattista Military and Veterans Center
Allison Frey Towson University in Northeastern Maryland
Carolyn J. Harris Student Activities
Mollie Herman Counseling Center
Abbas Hill Housing & Residence Life
Romy Huebler Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility
Keith Jones The Career Center
Tammie Y. King-Kelly  Student Success Programs
Kathryn Knaus New Student and Family Programs
Lizzie Kulkarni Housing and Residence Life
Alison Peer Student Accountability and Restorative Practices
Roodinz Vital Fraternity and Sorority Life
Katie White Campus Recreation

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee explores ideas, initiatives, and programs to help create an inclusive campus community that values diversity. The Committee provides leadership in aligning Divisional goals and priorities with Towson’s Diversity Strategic Plan.  

Objectives

  • Educate Student Affairs staff on the models of diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural competency, and social justice and promote the integration of these concepts into their daily work to support student development
  • Advise Student Affairs leadership on DEI related issues impacting the Division and campus community
  • Share and disseminate information about DEI relevant to the Division and our practice as Student Affairs professionals
NAME OFFICE
Kelly Hoover-Chair Housing and Residence Life
Kenya Aguilar The Career Center
Rebecca Cossaboom Millitary and Veterans Center
Tyler Fultz Housing and Residence Life
Kathryn Knaus New Student and Family Programs
Sidney Pink The Career Center
Heather Polonsky Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility
Danielle Woody Student Accountability and Restorative Practices

The Student Affairs Emergency Preparedness and Risk Management Work Group's mission is to collaborate on emergency and risk management strategies and initiatives designed to enhance preparedness and improve the Division's ability to respond to, and recover from, all threats.

Responsibilities

The Task Force is responsible for:

  • Analyze risks which expose the University to the potential disruption of its activities, including risks that are natural and manmade.
  • Oversee the development of emergency preparedness and response plans to the risks identified.
  • Create templates for departments to develop Continuity of Operations plans in conjunction with Public Safety and Enterprise Risk Management.
  • Collaborate with the All-Hazards Committee for consistency with University response protocols.
  • Develop training materials and facilitate training opportunities for Division members.
  • Review existing department and unit emergency management plans and related policies and procedures.
  • Manage the Family Assistance Center, a private space for victims’ families to congregate and receive information and services in times of major crisis.
NAME OFFICE
Matt Lenno-Co-Chair Campus Life
Anthony Skevakis-Co-Chair Dean of Students Office
Scott Beyer Event and Conference Services
Sue Fata Event and Conference Services
Allison Frey Towson University in Northeastern Maryland
Tammie Y. King-Kelly Student Success Programs
Morgan Munoz Campus Recreation Services
Katie Murray New Student and Family Programs
Alison Peer Dean of Students Office
Melinda Reznik Housing and Residence Life
Yu-Ling Shao University Health Center
Grady Sheffield Campus Recreation Services

Towson University’s Healthy Campus Taskforce will identify the major health issues faced by Towson University students, faculty, and staff and recommend and implement ways to further enhance the health and life-long well-being of the University community.  The Taskforce will include a network of representatives from a variety of populations on the campus of Towson University.

NAME OFFICE
Nora Clark-Giles
Student Health and Wellbeing
Chad Butts Housing and Residence Life
Suzanne Caccamese University Health Center
Kelly Carpenter Student Activities
Dario DiBattista Military and Veterans Center
Kathleen DiMattia Counseling Center
Allison Frey Towson University in Northeastern Maryland
Mollie Herman Counseling Center
Zach Hitchens Counseling Center
Lisa Plowfield Academic Affairs
MaryClare Rae New Student and Family Programs
Sequoia Richmond Fraternity and Sorority Life
Grady Sheffield Campus Recreation Services
Yu-Ling Shao University Health Center
Anthony Skevakis Dean of Students
Jaclyn Webber Counseling Center
Danielle Woody Student Accountability and Restorative Practices

This committee will enhance students’ understanding of themselves and their strengths and how they can use their talents and acquired leadership skills to be successful students and leaders both at Towson University and beyond. The coordinating committee will:

  • Work with the inaugural Executive Director of the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute build a relationship between Student Affairs and the Leadership Institute.
  • Develop a leadership audit of all leadership offerings in Academic Affairs and Student Affairs and the Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity.
  • Work with constituents to help build leadership offerings to the students at Towson University.
  • Develop learning outcomes, curriculum and a framework for Clifton Strengths education across the Division of Student Affairs.
  • Ensure Clifton Strengths and Leadership education is integrated into major initiatives and programs with the Division of Student Affairs.
  • Build partnerships with Academic Affairs to extend the impact of leadership development.
  • Develop an assessment plan to measure the impact of strengths on the student experience.
NAME OFFICE
Matt Lenno-Co-Chair Campus Life
Kelly Carpenter-Co-Chair Student Activities
Matt Curio Event and Conference Services
Gail DeShields New Student and Family Programs
Shemiah Dickens Student Activities
Tobin Fevert (Toby) Military and Veterans Center
Allison Frey Towson University in Northeastern Maryland
James Gruber Event and Conference Services
Carolyn J. Harris Student Activities
Andrew Lyburn Campus Recreation Services
Heather Polonsky Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility
Wil Preston The Career Center
Lisa Simmons-Barth Housing and Residence Life
Jimmy Thern Student Outreach and Support
Roodinz Vital Fraternity and Sorority Life

Objectives

  • To open access to all departments within the division and beyond to consider restorative practices and education as part of their work
  • To clearly identify the work of restorative practices and education as a priority within the division
  • To give name and space for future work to be accomplished by members with support from supervisors or departments

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance and direction for the work of restorative practices and education as identified in the student affairs priorities.
  • This committee will educate students and departments within the division and outside of the division about restorative practices and provide consultation to individuals and departments about growing the use of restorative practices.
  • See the Restorative Practices Strategic Plan for the ways the committee could drive the work of restorative practices.
NAME OFFICE
Alison Peer-Chair Dean of Students Office
Gail DeShields New Student and Family Programs
Tyler Fultz Housing and Residence Life
Kelly Hoover Housing and Residence Life
Romy Huebler Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility
Wil Preston The Career Center
Di Sobel Counseling Center
Danielle Woody Student Accountability and Restorative Practices
Michael Youngborg Student Accountability and Restorative Practices

The Staff Development and Engagement Committee exists to create opportunities for Divisional staff to meet for the purpose of continuing to build a sense of team, to increase communication across the Division, to share information, and to update knowledge and skills needed to do our jobs effectively.  Additionally, the committee makes recommendations on ways to recognize staff, and creates social opportunities designed to enhance and build a sense of community.

NAME OFFICE
Matt Lenno-Co-Chair Campus Life
Chris Rindosh-Co-Chair Student Activities
Marnice Briscoe Student Government Association
Charisse Carter Housing and Residence Life
Patrick Carter Campus Recreation Services
Sara Harrison The Career Center
Chelsea Inge Event and Conference Services
Sara Kaisler Housing and Residence Life
Ashley Parks  Human Resources
Victoria Peltier Fraternity and Sorority Life
MaryClare Rae New Student and Family Programs
Michelle Rauch Student Accountability and Restorative Practices

Towson University benefits from the vibrancy created by student organizations and leaders. Each year we have the opportunity to recognize the contributions of outstanding members to the Towson University community through their involvement on campus. This committee is charged with facilitating the nomination and selection of those members and planning the awards ceremony. 

NAME OFFICE
Kelly Carpenter-Co-Chair Student Activities
Carolyn J Harris-Co-Chair Student Activities 
Candice Collins New Student and Family Programs
Allison Frey Towson University in Northeastern Maryland
Laura Knox The Career Center
Josh Meoli Event and Conference Services
Carol Ridge Event and Conference Services
Aaron Saunders Student Success Programs
Lisa Simmons-Barth Housing and Residence Life
Dave Stewart Campus Recreation Services
Roodinz Vital Fraternity and Sorority Life

SECC creates and maintains a committed campus environment that promotes academic success, well-being and the development of healthy choices and responsible behavior. The Committee serves as an advisory committee to the President on issues relating to alcohol and other drugs including recommendations regarding policy, strategies and actions. Additionally, the Committee serves as the University’s coordinating committee for alcohol and substance related issues. This would include the review and evaluation of overall messages about alcohol consumption; education and prevention programming:  data collection and analysis about alcohol and other drugs on campus; and the maintenance of relationships with external organizations on issues related to alcohol and other drugs. 

NAME OFFICE
Elora Orazio-Co-Chair
Dean of Students Office
Anthony Skevakis-Co-Chair Dean of Students Office
Emily Weigand-Co-Chair Counseling Center
Scott Beyer Event and Conference Services
Zack Hitchens Counseling Center
Katie Murray New Student and Family Programs
Michelle Raunch Student Accountability and Restorative Practices
Melinda Reznik Housing and Residence Life
Sequoia Richmond Fraternity and Sorority Life
Jaclyn Webbber Counseling Center
Katie White Campus Recreation

The Welcome 2 TU Work Group will meet monthly to coordinate the educational and social programs for Welcome to TU. Welcome to TU runs from move-in day through the first two weeks of classes. This committee will coordinate the marketing of all events; coordinate and collaborate with departments and student clubs and organizations for programming; and ensure that there are signature events for all students to attend.

NAME OFFICE
Katie Murray-Co-Chair 
New Student and Family Programs
TBD-Co-Chair  
Rebecca Cossaboom Military and Veterans Center
Allison Frey Towson University in Northeastern Maryland
Abbas Hill Housing & Residence Life
Rachel Hoos The Career Center
Laura Knox The Career Center
Lizzie Kulkarni Housing and Residence Life
Morgan Munoz Campus Recreation
Lisa Simmons-Barth Housing and Residence Life
Di Sobel Counseling Center
Heather Sorenson Event and Conference Services
Liz Strauch Event and Conference Services
Jaclyn Webber Counseling Center
Katie White Campus Recreation Services
Michael Youngborg Student Accountability and Restorative Practices

University Committees

The CLR Committee is comprised of representatives from Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and OTS and is charged with exploring the implementation of a CLR at Towson University.  The committee is engaged with researching models, developing a TU-specific framework, providing tools to guide curricular and co-curricular mapping, exploring technology requirements and options, building campus awareness and supporting pilot projects.

NAME OFFICE
Greg Faller-Co-Chair  Academic Affairs
Lorie Logan-Bennett-Co-Chair The Career Center
Jake Gardner Housing and Residence Life
Carolyn J Harris Student Activities
Romy Huebler Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility
Kathryn Knaus New Student and Family Programs
NAME OFFICE
Lorie Logan-Bennett The Career Center
Jake Garner Housing and Residence Life
Romy Hubler Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility
Katie Murray New Student and Family Programs

NAME OFFICE
Mollie Herman-Chair Counseling Center
Kelly Carpenter
Student Activities
Nora Clark-Giles Student Health and Wellbeing
Beth Clifford Academic Affairs
Cynthia Cooper Academic Affairs
Dario DiBattista Military and Veterans Center
Karen Eskow Academic Affairs
Renee Harris The Career Center
Joe Herring University Police
Vernon Hurte Student Affairs VP Office
Brian Jara Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity
Kelly Johnson Academic Affairs
Tammie King-Kelley Student Success Programs
Matt Lenno Campus Life
Katie Murray New Student and Family Programs
Elora Orazio Dean of Students Office
Alison Peer Dean of Students Office
Melanie Perrault Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Malinda Reznick Housing and Residence Life
Mary Rosekrans Academic Affairs
Laura Sinche Religious and Spiritual Life
Anthony Skevakis Dean of Students Office
Jimmy Thren Dean of Students Office
Amber Walser Counseling Center
Jen Walsh Accessibility and Disability Services
Katie White Campus Recreation
Emily Wiegand Counseling Center

The Community of Practice brings managers of student employees together to share best practices, review policies, explore joint student employee professional development, and provide/receive support to transition student jobs to high impact practices.

NAME OFFICE
Laura Knox-Convener The Career Center
Matthew Curio Event and Conference Services
Gail DeShields New Student and Family Programs
Shemiah Dickens Student Activities
Aliyah Gibson Campus Recreation Services
Romy Hubler Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility
Tammie King-Kelly Student Success Programs
Lizzie Kulkarni Housing and Residence Life
Sherrie-Lee Nunally Counseling Center
MaryClare Rae New Student and Family Programs
Judy Rixham Dean of Students Office
Aaron Saunders Student Success Programs
NAME OFFICE
Scott Beyer Event and Conference Services
Matt Curio Event and Conference Services
Tyler Fultz Housing and Residence Life
Carolyn J Harris Student Activities
Mollie Herman Counseling Center
Kelly Hoover Housing and Residence Life
Romy Hubler Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility
Vernon Hurte Vice President for Student Affairs
Tammie King-Kelly Student Success Programs
Matt Lenno Campus Life
Alison Peer Dean of Students Office
Heather Polonsky Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility
Melinda Reznik Housing and Residence Life
Anthony Skevakis Dean of Students Office
Liz Strauch Event and Conference Services
Jimmy Thren Student Outreach and Support
Danielle Woody Student Accountability and Restorative Practices