Directors of Student Affairs
Supporting You Outside the Classroom so You Can Be Successful Inside the Classroom
We know that many of you are balancing work, family, and school at the same time. As you look to balance all of your responsibilities, ask yourself: do you need help with basic needs like food, housing, or high speed internet? Are you struggling with mental health issues? Are you looking to get involved in a club or organization? Do you have questions about living on campus?
Our Directors of Student Affairs are here to support you and help you connect with community resources so you can be successful inside the classroom.
Contact Us
Contact our Student Affairs Team at [email protected].
Our Directors of Student Affairs Team
Heather Bateman (she/her/hers)
Associate VP for Student Life and Athletics, Director of Student Affairs • Jackson Campus, Owosso Campus
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MA in Sports Administration, Wayne State University
BS in Human Resource Development, Oakland University
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
Matthew Corbin (he/him/his)
Director of Student Affairs • Royal Oak Campus
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MA in Writing and Composition, Northeastern Illinois University
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, Wayne State University
“Education is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society.” – Dalai Lama
Amber Durst (she/her/hers)
Director of Student Affairs • Cadillac Campus
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MA in Career and Technical Education, Ferris State University
BA in Health Service Administration, Baker College
“Inch by inch life’s a cinch, yard by yard life is hard.” – John Bytheway
Paula Recinella, CHE®, HAAC®
Program Director & Restaurant Manager • Port Huron Campus
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AAS Culinary Arts, Schoolcraft College, Livonia Michigan
BGS, Baker College
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi
Jamie Sowa (she/her/hers)
Director of Student Affairs • Muskegon Campus
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M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Calvin University
“Any time you solve a problem for someone you take away their opportunity to grow” – Jane Ellison