STUDENT AFFAIRS 5 ANNUAL REPORT Staff transitions Student Affairs welcomed Krista Bau, Ashley M. Bruzek, Melanie Hogg, Christina Shilman, Thomas Williams, and Kelly Weismantel to a new role, while saying goodbye to five outstanding colleagues during the 2021-22 year. Ms. Krista G. Bau was named the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities and Title IX Coordinator in June 2021 after serving as the TRIO SSS Programming Coordinator/ Academic Advisor at Northern since 2014. Before Northern, Bau was an employment specialist with the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. Additionally, she served on the Safe Harbor Foundation Board of Directors from 2012-2018 and was their Board President from 2014-2017. Throughout her time at Northern, Bau has served on numerous campus committees aimed at supporting students such as the first-year seminar committee, common read committee, Northern CARES, and the diversity action pillar team. She earned a Bachelor of Science in business marketing from Northern State University and a Master of Arts in interdisciplinary studies: special education and educational psychology from the University of South Dakota. Reporting to the Dean of Students and President of Northern State University, the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities and Title IX Coordinator is responsible for providing institution-wide leadership and expertise in personal and social responsibility. With direct responsibility for the student disciplinary system, Clery Act reporting, campus safety, emergency notification, and Title IX coordination; this critical leader advances campus safety so that faculty, staff, and students may thrive and focus on their academic and co-curricular interests in an environment that is safe, secure, and welcoming. Ms. Christina B. Shilman was named a staff counselor in Counseling Services in July 2021 after many years at Northeastern Mental Health and Worthmore Addiction Services (Avera St. Luke’s). She holds an M.S.Ed. in Counseling and a B.S. in Psychology, both from Northern State University. Shilman is a certified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Staff counselors provide personal and group therapy to students consistent with the Counseling Services Scope of Practice. Counselors also create and participate in presentations and workshops in classrooms, residence halls, and in the community. Ms. Melanie Hogg was named Director of Dining Services with Aramark Higher Education in August 2021, and then during the food service contract change named Director of Dining Services with Sodexo Campus in May 2022. Hogg had been the Food Service Director at Presentation College since September 2018 and has worked in the food service industry for 30 years. Born and raised in Oregon, Hogg moved to Maui, Hawaii, in 2005 and was a general manager at the Kula Lodge & Restaurant for 4 years. In 2009, Hogg moved to South Dakota to purchase a restaurant in Faulkton and lived and ran that location for 8 years. Hogg moved to Aberdeen in 2017 and enthusiastically joined the Northern State University team. “I have a passion for business management, with an emphasis on customer service and team building. I am excited to have this opportunity to be at Northern and enhance the food service program,” said Hogg. Ms. Ashley M. Bruzek was named Acting Assistant Director for Student Involvement and Leadership in March 2022. Bruzek was a Northern Residence Life graduate assistant completing a Master of Science degree in banking and financial services. At Northern, she has served as a TRIO peer mentor; Campus Activities Board secretary, treasurer, and president; and treasurer of the residence hall association and is homecoming queen. Bruzek began parttime duties on March 1, 2022, while completing graduate assistant duties with Residence Life. Beginning this May, she transitioned as an emergency hire to serve as the full-time Assistant Director for Student Involvement and Leadership.
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