Committee for Campus Belonging and Student Success

The Division of Student Affairs Committee for Campus Belonging and Student Success advances the Divisional value of uplifting the Principles of Community by coordinating programming and resources related to student's success on campus and where all community members can feel a sense of belonging.  Through the contributions of many members, the committee engages with areas across campus and beyond to reach its intended goals. If you are interested in this committee, please contact Jen Leptien at jenl@iastate.edu.

Jordan Brooks- Multicultural Student Affairs | Dean of Students Office (co-chair) 
Jen Leptien – Learning Communities (co-chair) 

Rachel Boenigk – SVPSA Central Office 
Rita Case – Military-Affiliated Student Center | Dean of Students Office
Katy Cran – SVPSA Central Office 
Kurt Earnest – Department of Residence | Campus Life 
Annie Gambleton - Academic Success Center | Dean of Students Office
Susan Harper - The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success | Dean of Students Office
Brianna Laughlin - Educational Talent Search | Central Office
Kevin Merrill – Memorial Union | Campus Life 
Terrasa Mouw-Grewell – Dining Services | Campus Life
Sara Parris - Thielen Health Center | Student Health and Wellness 
Leticia Ribeirio – Student Counseling Services | Student Health and Wellness 
Sam Shelton - Student Wellness | Student Health and Wellness 
Alison St. Germain – Student Wellness | Student Health and Wellness 
Michelle Talbott – Sorority and Fraternity Engagement | Dean of Students Office
Megan Van Heiden – Student Assistance | Dean of Students Office

Staff Development and Wellbeing Committee

Supports student affairs through leadership and skills training, development of resources and programming to enhance careers, work/life integration, and overall well-being. The committee is focused on these four priorities: 1) Create a structure that supports and empowers offices within the Division of Student Affairs to work towards strengthening and sustaining staff development and wellbeing strategies in their area. 2) Review Division of Student Affairs staff wellbeing data to monitor trends over time and identify needs and continually seek feedback from the Division of Student Affairs staff. 3) Document and report information on strategies and successes implemented by offices related to staff development and wellbeing.  4) Advocate, recommend and work on strategies for division-wide changes to guidelines and practices that connect and support staff development and wellbeing. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Brian Vanderheyden at brianv1@iastate.edu.

Brian Vanderheyden (co-chair) – Student Wellness | Student Health and Wellness
Kipp Van Dyke (co-chair) – Student Assistance | Dean of Students Office

Erin Baldwin – Student Health and Wellness
Jamie Barker – Campus Organizations Accounting | Central Office
Katy Cran – SVPSA Central Office
Tony Dirth – Recreation Services | Student Health and Wellness 
Muriel Hyndman – Recreation Services | Student Health and Wellness
Sara Kellogg – Student Conduct | Dean of Students Office
Liz Luiken – Student Conduct | Dean of Students Office
Jessica Shannon – Thielen Student Health Center | Student Health and Wellness 
Sam Shelton – Student Wellness | Student Health and Wellness 

Student Affairs Assessment Committee

Focuses on identifying potential areas of assessment within the division, and work with departments and individuals to create, implement, and analyze assessment efforts. Committee members will also be involved in advising and coordinating divisional program review processes and identifying, creating, and implementing training resources, sessions, and other professional development efforts about assessment. If you are interested in joining this committee, contact Matt Pistilli at pistilli@iastate.edu.

Matt Pistilli – Student Affairs Assessment and Research (chair) 

Katie Ansong – Assessment, Research and Divisional Effectiveness | Central Office 
Laura Bittner –Recreation Services | Student Health and Wellness
Rita Case – Military-Affiliated Student Center | Dean of Students Office
Katy Cran – SVPSA Central Office 
Kristine Heflin – Memorial Union | Campus Life 
Kyle Holtman – Learning Communities | Central Office
Elizabeth Housholder – Department of Residence | Campus Life 
Amanda Puffett – Assessment, Research and Divisional Effectiveness | Central Office 
Allison Severson – Hixson Opportunity Awards & National Student Exchange | Dean of Students Office 
Megan Van Heiden – Student Assistance | Dean of Students Office