Academic
At Baker, our Academic Office is designed to meet all of your academic concerns. Our counselors are trained to help you achieve your educational objectives. If you are in need of academic, career, or personal counseling we provide you with the appropriate information and resources to help achieve your academic goals.
If you are looking for transcripts or other academic records, our registrars are ready to help. They are available for consultation regarding changing your program and other course registration concerns.
Baker College of Jackson
For general questions contact:
2800 Springport Road
Jackson, MI 49202-1299
Academic Office: (517) 789-6123
Fax: (517) 789-6302
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For questions regarding a particular program, please contact the dean of the corresponding program.
Academic Staff
Patty Kaufman, EdD
Chief Academic Officer
(517) 841-4528
patty.kaufman@baker.edu
Jill Dutton
Registrar
(517) 780-4547
jill.dutton@baker.edu
Bambi Cooper
Director of Learning Support Services
(517) 841-4501
bambi.cooper@baker.edu
Josie Hones
Student Advisor
(517) 841-4523
josephine.hones@baker.edu
Deans and Other Program Related Staff
Jack Jordan, JD
Dean of Business Administration and Technical Programs
(517) 780-4561
jack.jordan@baker.edu
Terrence Willyard
Department Chair of Accounting
(517) 780-4570
terry.willyard@baker.edu
Cynthia M. VanGieson
Dean of Developmental Education
(517) 780-4554
cindy.vangieson@baker.edu
Blaine Goodrich
Dean of Education and Human Services
(517) 841-4522
blaine.goodrich@baker.edu
Department Chair of Human Service
(517) 841-4504
brad.schweda@baker.edu
Nancy Hill
Dean of General Education
(517) 780-4561
nancy.hill@baker.edu
Tony Farina
Department Chair of English
(517) 789-6123
tony.farina@baker.edu
Terri Green
Department Chair of Science
(517) 789-6123
terri.green@baker.edu
Marie Bonkowski
Dean of Health Sciences
(517) 841-4526
marie.bonkowski@baker.edu
Tracy Rowland
Department Chair of HIT
(517) 789-6123
tracy.rowland@baker.edu
Kristen Spencer
Department Chair of Medical Programs
(517) 789-6123
kristin.spencer@baker.edu
Teri Fedchenko
Department Chair of Radiation Therapy
(517) 780-4562
teri.fedchenko@baker.edu
Paula Hayes
Department Chair of Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing
(517) 789-6123
paula.hayes@baker.edu
Katrina Bowers
Department Chair of Veterinary Technology
(517) 841-4505
katrina.bowers@baker.edu
Jaclyn Hassenzahl
Coldwater Site Coordinator
(517) 781-4484
jackie.hassenzahl@baker.edu