Student Life Newsletter Summer 2017

Division of Student Life Message from Kevin: In This Issue: Looking to the Future Martin Hall Mobile Food Pantry Dia Del Rio Baylor Live Active Challenge 3 Waco Advocacy Signing LLC New Name End of Year Award Recipients Poster Session PDI Civic Life Summit Orientation/Baylor Line Camp 2017 HESA Cohort Bear Cub New Staff 7-11 Staff Transitions 11 CL&L Summer Intern 12 2017-18 Resident Chaplains Director of Pastoral Care 12 12 Summer 2017 Newsletter 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 Livingstone Upon arriving in June, President Livingstone engaged immediately with the campus community 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, Division of Student Life 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 Food Insecurity Working Group Launches Mobile Food Pantry Page 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 Hunger 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 partnership of Family of Faith Worship 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/ For more information on how Student Life can support these efforts, contact Erin_Payseur@baylor.edu Division of Student Life Dia Del Rio Dia Del Rio was held on April 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 Family and look forward to seeing more students and Baylor families enjoying the facility this summer 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! 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 formalizes 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 Page 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 Division of Student Life New Name for Education LLC The Baylor Education Living-Learning Center has changed its name to Impact LivingLearning 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 Tomorrow.” 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 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 summons 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 founding 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-Residence 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 2017 Award Recipients 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 Page Division of Student Life First Annual Poster Session On April 25, the Office of Student Life Assessment (OSLA) sponsored the First Annual Student Life Poster Session during the last Dr Pepper Hour of the academic year Eleven posters were presented Posters were again presented at the Student Life Banquet on May Three posters highlighted departmental annual assessment projects Campus Living & Learning: Terri Garrett and Kym Joire; the Faculty-in-Residence Program Spiritual Formation: Kristen Richardson, Lee Ann Robelia, Rob Covington, and Zack Jackson; Youth Ministry Teams 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 Community Engagement & Service: Erin Payseur; Baylor’s participation in a national survey on student voting habits Community Engagement & Service: Joseph Barb, IV; importance of mentoring both nationally and locally Student Development: Dana Lee Haines; textual analysis of coverage of Student Development initiatives by the Lariat 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 New2BU fall survey: Michelle Cohenour, Paul L Foster Success Center 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 Academic advising for female engineering students: Sierra Valdivia, Kym Joire, and Ryan Erck Experiences of three male students: Billy Baker, Jeff Strietzel, and Jesse Ross First Baylor PDI Civic Life Summit Held at Mayborn Museum 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 collective 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 Missions, 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) Page For more information on Baylor PDI or the Civic Life Summit, contact Erin Payseur or Josh Ritter Division of Student Life 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 memories 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 responsibility twice a day at Community 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 Page 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 Division of Student Life Congratulations to Donna Haberman of Campus Recreation on receiving her BBA (Bachelor’s of Business Administration) from Tarleton State University Bear Cub Tripp and Kelsey Purks welcomed the arrival of Grant Martin Purks at 6:28 p.m on April Grant weighed 6.2 pounds and was 19 inches long They are now enjoying life as a family of four! New Staff Sara Addison is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is married to a Baylor alumni and has two children ages and 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 Nursing 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 (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) since 2009 In her free time, Sara enjoys spending time with friends and family and staying active in her community Sara Addison 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 Baylor 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 Berenice Anduluz Ruiz 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 Page Clay Butler Division of Student Life New Staff Cont Candi Cann Alex Crist Recently tenured, Dr Candi Cann teaches World Cultures, Social World, World Religions, Death and Dying in World Religions, 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 appointment, Dr Jeff Doyle, Dean for Student Learning & Engagement, 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 Village I continue to be amazed by the quality faculty at Baylor interested in living among and investing in our students.” 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 Enrichment 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!” 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 Page Division of Student Life 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 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 Christina Gibson 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 Jillian Haag Page 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 University 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, shopping, 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.” T’Erica Hudson Division of Student Life New Staff Cont 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 Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can that Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can 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.” Kerri Jensen 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 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 apprentice 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 education and serve in the Resident Hall Director role at the Arbors, Fairmont, and Gables Apartments My journey through Baylor’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.” 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 administration from Texas A&M University in College Station, 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.” Darrian Slater Coleman Sulak Page 10 Coleman Sulak serves as the Penland Residence Hall Director Coleman received his bachelor’s degree in business administration 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!” Division of Student Life New Staff Cont Angela joins New Student Programs with many years of camp and ministry experience in California, specifically serving at Indian Hills Camp the last 11 plus years Angela will bring experience, professionalism, a positive attitude, and a love for college students to this role and we look forward to welcoming her to Baylor Angela is a graduate of Cal State – Dominguez Hills She is originally from Arlington, Texas, and is excited to return to the Lone Star State! Angela Turner Staff Transitions Trenia Cooper started working for Baylor University on November 23 2015 Trenia is a Licensed Master of Social Work Trenia was hired as a Case Manager in Title IX She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from University of MaryHardin Baylor She worked 15 years for Methodist Children’s Home She received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work and her Masters in Social Work from Texas A&M Commerce Trenia transferred to Student Life on April 3, 2017 Trenia Cooper Emily recently joined the Department of Student Life as the new Case Manager for Student Care and Outreach Emily will be joining the case management team, alongside of Trenia Cooper and Meghan Becker, to provide outreach and care for students of concern at Baylor Emily is originally from Spring Lake, Michigan She obtained her BA in Psychology from Taylor University in Indiana and her Masters in Educational Psychology from Baylor University Previously, Emily worked in various social work roles in Chicago, IL and August, GA She then moved to Waco with her husband Cameron, and has served as a Residence Hall Director for the past four years During her time with Campus Living & Learning Emily lived and worked along side students in Collins Hall, University Parks Apartments and South Russell Hall While living in University Parks Apartments Emily and Cameron welcomed their first daughter Clara Hope First Emily First Courtney Streat serves as Assistant Residence Hall Director Already Courtney has served as both the interim Collins Assistant Residence Hall Director and then the Interim Residence Hall Director at Collins since this past summer Courtney is not a stranger to CL&L and Baylor Courtney is a Baylor alumna, receiving her B.A in anthropology While a student at Baylor, Courtney worked in the Office of the Vice President for Student Life and was active in several student promotions including “My Sister, Myself” and “Bears Do Something.” After completing her degree in August 2013, Courtney served as an interim staff member in the Baylor Counseling Center, helping to manage appointments, organize client documentation, and assist students and parents throughout the process of receiving assistance In the spring of 2014 she transitioned into the role of Assignments Associate in Campus Living & Learning Courtney Streat Macy Warburton joined Student Activities in June as the Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Leader Development In this role Macy will manage all facets of the recognition, renewal, training, risk management, city policy, and event management for student organizations Macy is a graduate of Kansas State University (BA and MS) and is an active member of NASPA She can often be found gardening, running, or drinking a big cup of coffee Page 11 Macy Warburton Division of Student Life CL&L Summer Intern Michael Steadman, a current master’s candidate in the Higher Education Administration program at Florida International University, is the new ACUHO-I intern in Campus Living & Learning this summer Michael currently works as a graduate assistant in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the Modesto Maidique Campus of Florida International University Prior to graduate school, Michael earned a BA degree in communication at North Carolina State University Michael is looking forward to learning how to support a team of student workers personally and professionally and taking those skills back to Florida International University to use with tour guides He grew up on a honey bee farm so his hobbies are all things bee! Harvesting honey is one of his favorite things to with his family He is also an avid traveler, loves playing tennis, and is a huge country music fan He is excited to be in a new place, especially the same place as Chip and Joanna Gaines He is excited to serve at a completely different institution than he is accustomed to and to experience residence life Michael Steadman 2017-18 Resident Chaplains Courtney Haworth will serve as co-chaplains in Earle next year Courtney is pursuing the duel M Div./Master’s of Social Work degree at Truett She received her Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Southwest Baptist University, where she also served as a resident assistant for three years Courtney also served internships in family ministry and youth ministry at Cherry Hills Baptist Church in Springfield, Illinois Courntey Haworth Many of you will remember Josh and the time he served as a community leader in Brooks Flats while he was an undergraduate at Baylor, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Religion At Truett, he is concentrating on world christianity and witness and expects to graduate in December 2018 Josh preaches regularly across Texas and Arkansas and can often be found working and volunteering at Acts Church here in Waco Josh Flores Olvera Jerry is studying worship leadership at Truett and comes to us with an incredibly diverse range of experiences, including receiving his bachelor’s degree in theology from Jos ECWA Theological Seminary in Nigeria and a Th.M from Presbyterian College in Seoul, South Korea He has served in numerous pastoral positions in the past, including youth and worship pastor while at ECWA and a regional coordinator for Out of Egypt Ministries of West Africa/USA Jerry Sidi These five will join our returning chaplains: Kaleb Loomis (Honors Residential Collge), Niesha Nixon (Allen/Dawson), Chris Williamson (Brooks Flats), Caitlyn and Ethan Brown (Brooks Residential College), Julianna Marraccino (Collins), Ben Haworth (Earle), Joseph Tobias (North Russell), Tierney Boss (North Village), Emmitt Drumgoole (Penland), Laura Robertson (South Russell), and Stanton Corley (UParks) Of course, we want to recognize our outgoing Resident Chaplains as well: David Stamile (Teal), Marco Olivares (Kokernot), and Luke Stehr (Arbors, Fairmont, Gables) We want to thank them for their years of dedicated, passionate work in developing the spirituality and faith of our residents, and blessing our halls with their heart, discernment, and prayers The important work our resident chaplains contribute to our communities is immeasurable, and we want to thank them for their countless hours of service to pastoring others New Director of Pastoral Care Page 12 Kristen Richardson began her position as the Director of Pastoral Care at Baylor on June 28 In this new Spiritual Life position, Kristen will be guiding our Resident Chaplain Ministry and working closely with University Chaplain Burt Burleson to provide and prompt care within the Baylor Community Kristen enters this work with a great deal of experience in campus ministry, having served for nine years as the Director of Formation and Baptist Student Ministries here at Baylor Prior to that role, Kristen was Director of Student Services at Truett Seminary Her long tenure at Baylor, as well as her graduate education in both theology and counseling, have prepared Kristen well for this ministry  ... Richardson Student Advocate Award - Betsy Willis The Student Life Torchbearer Award - Sarah Ritter Page Division of Student Life First Annual Poster Session On April 25, the Office of Student Life. .. A&M Commerce Trenia transferred to Student Life on April 3, 2017 Trenia Cooper Emily recently joined the Department of Student Life as the new Case Manager for Student Care and Outreach Emily will... faculty and staff from Student Life, Student Success Center, Texas Hunger Initiative, and other areas of campus to examine food insecurity at Baylor and to address the needs of our students After an