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Suresh Acharya ’99
Assistant Provost for Technology &…
Suresh Acharya ’99
Assistant Provost for Technology & Auxiliary Services
Suresh Acharya, assistant vice president for technology and auxiliary services, oversees multiple on-campus service portfolios that include Information Technology Services…
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Angela Anders
Director of Online Teaching Pathway
Lisa Ash
Head Coach for Cheer, Dance…
Cameron Badders
Housekeeper
Madison Bailey
Admissions Counselor
Madison Bailey
Admissions Counselor
Madison Bailey ’24 serves as an admissions counselor for The University of Olivet. Madison graduated from The University of Olivet…
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Nicole Baker
Assistant Dean for Academic Records
Brad Baker
Assistant Director of Campus Safety
Landon Baker
Housekeeping
Rich Ball
Chartwells, Executive Chef
Cindy Ballard
Housekeeper
Laura A. Barlond-Maas ’88
Associate Professor of English
Laura A. Barlond-Maas ’88
Associate Professor of English
Professor Laura Barlond-Maas teaches English in classes designed for students across all majors, as well as courses designed for students…
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Frank Bartlett
Assistant Professor of Biology
Frank Bartlett
Assistant Professor of Biology
Francis Bartlett, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of biology at The University of Olivet and has been a part of…
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Ashley Batty
Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Douglas Borton
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
Tiana Bosley
Assistant Professor of Statistics
Tiana Bosley
Assistant Professor of Statistics
Tiana Bosley, Ph.D., serves as assistant professor of statistics at The University of Olivet. She teaches courses like Nature of…
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Angela Breaker
Assistant Professor of Counseling and…
Angela Breaker
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Clinical Placement Coordinator
Dr. Angela Breaker has served as the assistant professor of counseling and clinical placement coordinator at UOlivet since 2023. She…
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Nicole Breckenridge
Assistant Professor of Health and…
Nicole Breckenridge
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
Nicole Breckenridge serves as an assistant professor of health and human performance. Before teaching at The University of Olivet, Professor…
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Brandon Brissette
Head Wrestling Coach
Michael Brokenshire
Accounts Payable
Gregory Brown
Assistant Professor of Insurance and…
Gregory Brown
Assistant Professor of Insurance and Risk Management
Gregory Brown, DBA, CIC, is an assistant professor of insurance and risk management at The University of Olivet. In this…
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Brittany Burch
Lead First Year Success Navigator…
Brittany Burch
Lead First Year Success Navigator and Housing Coordinator
Brittany Burch joined the UOlivet family in June 2024 as a first-year success navigator. She is a native Michigander from…
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Thomas Burrow
Assistant Baseball Coach
Dustin J. Byrd
Professor of Humanities
Dustin J. Byrd
Professor of Humanities
Dustin J. Byrd, Ph.D., serves as a professor of humanities. He teaches Civilization Studies, Introduction to Philosophy, Visionary Thinkers, Ethics,…
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Doug Carter
Head Coach for Men's and…
Karen Chaney
Dean for Academic Quality
Karen Chaney
Dean for Academic Quality
Dr. Karen Chaney serves as dean for academic quality and teaches in the areas of religious studies, ethics and philosophy.…
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Steven M. Corey
President of The University of…
Steven M. Corey
President of The University of Olivet
Steven M. Corey, Ph.D has served the University of Olivet since 2010. Throughout his presidency, Dr. Corey has been guided…
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Kelly Corey
Professor of Business and Program…
Kelly Corey
Professor of Business and Program Director, Master of Arts in Leadership
Kelly Corey, Ph.D., is a professor of business and founding director of the Master of Arts in Leadership program at…
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Jennifer Cousineau
Assistant Professor of Health &…
Doug Crawford
Assistant Football Coach
Stephen Critchlow
Director of Student Transitions &…
Stephen Critchlow
Director of Student Transitions & Academic Success
Olivet native Stephen Critchlow, a lead first-year success navigator, joined UOlivet in 2023 as one of the first navigators on…
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Donna Davis
Housekeeping
Joshua Delgado
Maintenance
Dyllan Dempsey
Maintenance
Stephen Devereaux
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Megan Dossey ’16
Head Men's and Women's Swimming…
Thia Eller
Professor of Art
Thia Eller
Professor of Art
After earning a BFA from the University of Michigan School of Art with a concentration in figurative sculpture, Professor Cynthia…
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Steve Ellis
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
Steve Ellis
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
Steve Ellis, MBA, CPCU, AIC, has been teaching at The University of Olivet since 2017, and he previously earned his…
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Benjamin Essilfie
First Year Success Navigator
Michael F. Fales ’75
Director of Service Learning and…
Michael F. Fales ’75
Director of Service Learning and Campus Ministries; Associate Professor Interdisciplinary Studies
After a 16-year career as a hotel general manager with Residence Inn, Hilton and Omni hotel franchises, Mike Fales returned…
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David Fernandez
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
Sharmen Fletcher
Housekeeping
Suzanna Flood
Assistant Professor of Education and…
Suzanna Flood
Assistant Professor of Education and Program Director for Teaching Pathways
Suzanna Flood is the director of the Teaching Pathway. The Teaching Pathway is a unique program for students interested in…
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Dennis A. Frank II ’94
Professor & Program Director, Counselor…
Dennis A. Frank II ’94
Professor & Program Director, Counselor Education & Supervision
Dr. Dennis Frank has been a Counselor Educator & Supervisor for more than twenty years and is the Founding Director…
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Ryan Franklin ’21
Admissions Counselor
Ryan Franklin ’21
Admissions Counselor
Ryan Franklin graduated from The University of Olivet in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. As an admission…
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Andreia Gendera
Associate Professor of Business
Andreia Gendera
Associate Professor of Business
Dr. Gendera is a Latina researcher with over 20 years of higher education experience teaching undergraduate and MBA courses. She…
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Joshua Gillespie
Dean of Student Life
Joshua Gillespie
Dean of Student Life
Joshua Gillespie serves as the Director of Diversity Strategic Initiatives at The University of Olivet. He completed his master’s degree…
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Chad Green
Director of Facilities Management
Brandon Grice
Head Bowling Coach
Bradley Gronke
Director of Insurance & Risk…
Bradley Gronke
Director of Insurance & Risk Management, Associate Professor
Dr. Brad Gronke brings more than 25 years of experience in insurance, workers’ compensation, leadership, education and public service to…
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Logan Guenther
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Will Hagerty ’06
Associate Professor of Psychology
Will Hagerty ’06
Associate Professor of Psychology
Will Hagerty joined the full-time The University of Olivet faculty in 2018 and serves as associate professor of social sciences…
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Michaela Hamilton
Head Softball Coach
Samuel R. Hargraves
Head Coach for Men's Basketball
Samuel R. Hargraves
Head Coach for Men's Basketball
Sam Hargraves is the head men’s basketball coach. He manages and recruits a successful men’s basketball program. Coach Hargraves has…
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Alexia Hart
Housekeeping Supervisor
Daniel Hayes
Assistant Dean for Residence Life
Daniel Hayes
Assistant Dean for Residence Life
Daniel Hayes ’21 serves as the Assistant Dean of Residence Life. He works with Student Life and student Engagement app.…
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Brian Heisler
Maintenance Tradesperson
Anthony Heisler
Housekeeper
Geoff Henson
Assistant Athletic Director / Sports…
Geoff Henson
Assistant Athletic Director / Sports Information Director
Geoff Henson has been a member of The University of Olivet family since 2002. Previously, Henson was an intern in…
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Jenessa Hicks Neal ’12
Assistant Athletic Director; Women's Volleyball…
Jenessa Hicks Neal ’12
Assistant Athletic Director; Women's Volleyball Head Coach
Jenessa Hicks Neal graduated from The University of Olivet in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in special education and minors…
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Robin Hinman
Vice President for Advancement
Robin Hinman
Vice President for Advancement
Robin Hinman serves as the vice president for advancement at The University of Olivet, bringing more than a decade of…
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Kasey Hodgkinson
Housekeeping
Taylor Hodgkinson
Housekeeping
Alisa Holmes
Administrative Assistant, Office of the…
Alisa Holmes
Administrative Assistant, Office of the President
Alisa Holmes serves as the administration assistant to the offices of the president and advancement at The University of Olivet.…
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Casey Huhn
Assistant Football Coach
Erik Ieuter
Head Football Coach
Ashley Jonas
Interim Director of Nursing, Assistant…
Ashley Jonas
Interim Director of Nursing, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Ashley Jonas, MSN, RN, joined The University of Olivet as an assistant professor of nursing in 2025. In May 2026,…
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Anthony Jones
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Nick Juday
Associate Professor of Health and…
Nick Juday
Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance
Professor Nick Juday earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education with a concentration in exercise science at Manchester (College) University,…
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Benyamin Kamali
First Year Success Navigator
Benyamin Kamali
First Year Success Navigator
After graduating from The University of Olivet with a degree in sociology, Ben joined Olivet as a First Year Success…
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Tracy Katz
Mailroom Services Coordinator
Bo Klauth
Director of Enrollment Research and…
Jennifer Klauth
Assistant Professor of Social Work…
Jennifer Klauth
Assistant Professor of Social Work and Field Education Director
Jennifer Klauth (rhymes with “float”) is an assistant professor of social work and the director of social work practicum at…
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Kevin Koenn
Social Media Manager
Stephen Kolomyjec ’05
Associate Professor of Biology
Stephen Kolomyjec ’05
Associate Professor of Biology
Stephen Kolomyjec, Ph.D., is an educator, population geneticist and field zoologist, specializing in the genetics and conservation of unique species.…
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Michael Koscielny
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
Michael Koscielny
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
Michael Koscielny, MBA, ITP, CPCU, CIC, ARe, AIC, API, AIS, AINS, is chief executive officer and founder of Born2Lead, LLC.…
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Matthew Koyl
Maintenance Tradesperson
David Krauss
Assistant Director of Outdoor Recreation
Jake Krzyzaniak
Financial Aid Counselor
Jake Krzyzaniak
Financial Aid Counselor
Jake joined The University of Olivet in 2025 after serving as a graduate assistant with the Chippewa Athletic Fund at…
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Destiny Kudelko
Lead First Year Success Navigator
Destiny Kudelko
Lead First Year Success Navigator
Destiny (Des) Kudelko serves as Lead First-Year Success Navigator and Peer Mentorship Program Developer at The University of Olivet. In…
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Mekenzie Lamb Allen ’22
Assistant Director of Admissions
Mekenzie Lamb Allen ’22
Assistant Director of Admissions
Mekenzie Allen ’22 serves as the assistant director of admissions for The University of Olivet. Mekenzie graduated from Olivet in…
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Emily Lash
Director of Alumni Engagement &…
Emily Lash
Director of Alumni Engagement & Advancement
Emily Lash joined The University of Olivet as a development officer in 2020, after nearly 12 years in marketing communications,…
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Kelly Lewandowski
Director of Human Resources
Susanne M. Lewis
Professor of Chemistry
Susanne M. Lewis
Professor of Chemistry
Professor Susanne Lewis has been teaching at The University of Olivet since 2004, and she has taught a wide range…
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Evan Lewis
Director of Bands
Evan Lewis
Director of Bands
Evan Lewis currently serves as the Director of Bands, where he works with the wind ensemble, pep band and the…
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Linda Logan
Vice President, Office of Mission…
Linda Logan
Vice President, Office of Mission and Belonging
Office: 136 Dole Hall Linda Logan, Ph.D., has served The University of Olivet for more than 20 years, presently as…
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Jacqueline Looser
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
Jacqueline Looser
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
Jacqueline Looser brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in business, finance, and operations to the classroom. She first…
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Irie Lott
Nursing Faculty
Joseph Louwagie II
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
Joseph Louwagie II
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
Joseph Louwagie II, MBA, CPCU, SCLA, AIC, AIM, is an adjunct instructor for the MBA program. In his role as…
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Chad Loveless
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Justin Loveless
Head Coach Women's Soccer
Robin Luckadoo Chadderdon
Director of the Counseling, Health…
Robin Luckadoo Chadderdon
Director of the Counseling, Health and Wellness
Dr. Robin Luckadoo Chadderdon is the director of Counseling, Health, and Wellness at The University of Olivet. Robin has held…
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Karen Lutzke
Head Men's and Women's Track…
Nikki Magie
Professor of Social Sciences; Archivist
Nikki Magie
Professor of Social Sciences; Archivist
Nikki Magie, Ph.D., assistant professor of social sciences and The University of Olivet archivist, is a world historian. She’s also…
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Daustin Martin
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Taylor Martin
Adult Student Success Navigator
Colin McCaleb
First Year Success Navigator
Colin McCaleb
First Year Success Navigator
Dr. Colin S. McCaleb is a First Year Success Navigator at The University of Olivet. He started his career at…
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Michele McCauley
Senior Director of Marketing &…
Michele McCauley
Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
Michele McCauley serves as senior director of marketing and communications at The University of Olivet, focusing on strategic marketing initiatives,…
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Kelsey McNair
Groundskeeper
Santiago Mendez
Head Baseball Coach
Jesse Meyer
ITS Systems/Help Desk Support
Caleb Miller
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
Adam Miller
Financial Aid Counselor
Erica Moats ’17
Director of Online Academic Operations
Erica Moats ’17
Director of Online Academic Operations
Erica Moats is the director of online academic operations working with students, faculty, instructors and administrators Moats has been a…
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Kyle Morris
Maintenance Utility Tradesperson
Elizabeth Morrison
Customer Service Specialist
Gabriel Murley
Head Men's Volleyball Coach
Elana Nanney
Residence Hall Director
Lindsay Nelson
Jennifer Orkisz
Choir Director
James Ormsbee
Housekeeper
Dennis Paquette
Assistant Wrestling Coach & Adjunct…
Dennis Paquette
Assistant Wrestling Coach & Adjunct Health and Human Performance Professor
Dennis Paquette serves as an assistant wrestling coach and adjunct professor in the health and human performance department at The…
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Deb Paquette
Director of Student Support and…
Deb Paquette
Director of Student Support and Accommodations
Deb Paquette is the director of student support and accommodations at The University of Olivet, where she provides leadership and…
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Lilyan Pastor
Admissions Counselor
Lilyan Pastor
Admissions Counselor
Lilyan Pastor ’24 serves as an admissions counselor for The University of Olivet. Lilyan graduated from UOlivet in 2024 with…
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Daine Pavloski ’13
Assistant Professor of Media Studies…
Daine Pavloski ’13
Assistant Professor of Media Studies & Global Citizen Honors Program Co-Director
Professor Daine Pavloski has taught at The University of Olivet since 2017 and previously served as an adjunct instructor for…
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Erin Pavloski ’13
Associate Professor of the Sciences…
Erin Pavloski ’13
Associate Professor of the Sciences & Global Citizen Honors Program Co-Director
Professor Erin Pavloski earned her bachelor’s degree from Olivet College (The University of Olivet) in 2013, graduating in the top…
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KayDee Perry
Provost
KayDee Perry
Provost
KayDee Perry, Ed.D., joined The University of Olivet family in 2012. After teaching courses within the Health and Human Performance…
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Sarah Peterson
Assistant Dean for Distance Education
Sarah Peterson
Assistant Dean for Distance Education
Dr. Sarah Peterson serves as assistant dean for distance education at The University of Olivet. Her experience in teaching Writing…
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Dylan Phelps
Residence Hall Director
Fred A Pierce III
Vice President for Recruitment, Marketing…
Fred A Pierce III
Vice President for Recruitment, Marketing and Enrollment
Fred serves as Vice President of Recruitment, Marketing and Enrollment, bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience in enrollment…
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Micki Pitcher
Associate Professor of Accounting
Micki Pitcher
Associate Professor of Accounting
Dr. Micki Pitcher started her career as an accountant for a small hospital in Michigan. She progressed in her career…
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Joseph Platek
Campus Safety Officer
William Price
Campus Safety Officer
Nito Ramos
Head Coach Men's & Women's…
Nito Ramos
Head Coach Men's & Women's Golf
Before joining Olivet in 2025, Coach Nito Ramos was the head men’s and women’s golf coach at Siena Heights University…
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Bobbie Rathjens
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
Bobbie Rathjens
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
With a unique academic foundation—holding a master’s degree in marketing research and a Ph.D. in Communication—Bobbie’s expertise bridges the fields…
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Blake Reed
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Blake Reed
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Professor Blake Reed, Ph.D., has taught at The University of Olivet since 2016. He is the advisor of the chemistry…
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Ed Reny
Assistant Football Coach
Douglas Reynolds
Maintenance Tradesperson
Matthew Robinson
ITS Technician
Emily Rolan
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Emily Rolan
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Dr. Emily Rolan is an assistant professor of psychology at The University of Olivet. She teaches a range of courses,…
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Peter Sabiiti
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Peter Sabiiti
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Coach Peter Sabiiti took the helm as The University of Olivet’s Head Women’s Coach in 2021. Prior to joining the…
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Andrew Sadler
Housekeeping
Carlos Santos ’25
Admissions Counselor
Elizabeth Schultz
Gift and Data Manager
Elizabeth Schultz
Gift and Data Manager
Elizabeth Schultz joined The University of Olivet in 2023 as the Advancement Department’s gift and data manager, bringing with her…
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Daniel J. Shadik
Director of Online and Graduate…
Daniel J. Shadik
Director of Online and Graduate Recruitment
Daniel Shadik serves as the Director of Online and Graduate Recruitment at The University of Olivet, where he leads strategic…
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Kraig Shattuck
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
Lisa Sherman
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Lisa Sherman
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Lisa Sherman serves as an assistant professor of criminal justice at The University of Olivet. Her areas of expertise include…
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Ryan Shockey
Vice President and Chief Operating…
Ryan Shockey
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Ryan Shockey serves as vice president and chief operating officer at The University of Olivet. As COO, Shockey is responsible…
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Javier Smith
Assistant Athletic Director
Bailey Snyder
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Isabel Snyder '17
Head Coach Men's & Women's…
Joylyn Stover
Assistant Professor, Business and Leadership
Joylyn Stover
Assistant Professor, Business and Leadership
Joylyn Stover, Ed.D. is an assistant professor of business and leadership at The University of Olivet, where she teaches undergraduate…
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Ethan Sudall
Director of Esports
Leslie Sullivan
Registrar; VA Certifying Official
Christine A. Sullivan
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
Christine A. Sullivan
Adjunct Instructor - MBA
Christine A. Sullivan MBA, CPCU, AIM, is the president and owner of CAS Consulting, LLC, which specializes in providing subject…
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Savannah Sutton
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Kwame Sutton
Assistant Football Coach
Rachel Swartz ’23
Admissions Counselor
Rachel Swartz ’23
Admissions Counselor
Rachel Swartz ’23 serves as an admissions counselor for The University of Olivet. A 2023 UOlivet graduate, Rachel majored in…
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Brianna Taylor
Head Athletic Trainer
Shameemah Thawoos
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Shameemah Thawoos
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Shameemah Thawoos, Ph.D., joined The University of Olivet as an assistant professor in chemistry in 2024. She obtained her doctorate…
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Chloe Trinka
Admissions Counselor
Elizabeth Trueblood
Writing Program/Writing Center Director
Elizabeth Trueblood
Writing Program/Writing Center Director
Dr. Elizabeth Trueblood (she/her) has been an Assistant Professor of Writing at The University of Olivet since 2023, serving as…
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Brittany Turner ’15
Director of Social Work and…
Brittany Turner ’15
Director of Social Work and BSW Program
Brittany Turner, DSW ’15, is the founding director of Social Work at The University of Olivet, where she develops curriculum,…
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Brenda Valiquette
Senior Accountant
Brenda Valiquette
Senior Accountant
Brenda Valiquette serves as the senior accountant at The University of Olivet where she is responsible for authenticating 1098T submission,…
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Nancy Van Hoozier
Professor of Health and Human…
Nancy Van Hoozier
Professor of Health and Human Performance
A Kansas native, Professor Nancy Van Hoozier, Ph.D., teaches courses within the sport psychology, exercise science, and sport recreation management…
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Don VanAuken
Assistant Professor of Art &…
Don VanAuken
Assistant Professor of Art & Director of Visual Art Talent
Professor Don VanAuken has been teaching at Olivet since 2015. He graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design with…
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Channon N. Washington
Assistant Professor, Director of Master…
Channon N. Washington
Assistant Professor, Director of Master of Education Online
Channon N. Washington, Ed.D., serves as an assistant professor and director of the master of education program at The University…
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Doug West ’25
First Year Success Navigator
Garrett Wiggins
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Amanda Wildman
Head Coach Outdoor Recreation &…
Amanda Wildman
Head Coach Outdoor Recreation & Competitive Clay Target
Amanda Wildman is the head coach of The University of Olivet’s clay target program. She brings more than 20 years…
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Derek Williams
Assistant Football Coach
Julie Williams
Adjunct Instructor - M.Ed. Special…
Julie Williams
Adjunct Instructor - M.Ed. Special Education
Julie Williams, Ed.D, brings more than 20 years of experience in the K–12 education system to her role as an…
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John H. Wilterding
Professor of Biology and Chemistry
John H. Wilterding
Professor of Biology and Chemistry
Professor John Wilterding teaches introductory chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology and DNA science. He is originally from northeastern Wisconsin. Prof. Wilterding earned a…
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Jeremy Wood
Director of Enrollment Systems and…