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SEAS and PitE Student Center Team
One community for a just and sustainable future
The University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) and PitE Student Center facilitates the educational and professional development of undergraduate and graduate students in becoming impactful leaders in the fields of environment and sustainability.
You can find quick links and staff information below.
| General, Advising, or Registration Questions | SEAS: [email protected] PitE: [email protected] |
| SEAS Admissions Coach | [email protected] |
| Funding / Fellowships | [email protected] |
| Advising Appointments | SEAS: https://myadvising.lsa.umich.edu/appointments/offices/SEAS |
| Master's Projects Information | [email protected] |
| Careers | SEAS and PitE: [email protected] |
Address
Samuel T. Dana Building
440 Church Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
440 Church Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
Phone
Student Development and Support Services
Nick King
Director of Student Development and Support Services
(he/him)
- Manages the Student Development and Support Services team supporting advising, curriculum planning, and scholarships/grants
- Serves as a resource for student challenges
- Oversees the development of advising resources and programming to improve student access, wellness, and leadership opportunities
Jaime Langdon
Assistant Director of Advising & Student Life
(she/her/hers)
- Manages academic advising for both SEAS MS/MLA students and PitE undergraduate students
- Assists SEAS and PitE student organizations with leadership development and semester programming/events
- Is a resource for our student community as they navigate academic and life choices
- Plans, with our student community's input, social, wellness, and academic/professional events
Jennifer Taylor
Assistant Director of Curriculum & Support Services
(she/her/hers)
- Advises PhD and Dual Degree Students on program requirements and academic progress
- Assists international students with CPT/OPT and I20 extensions
- Assists graduate students with any questions they may have about SEAS, Rackham, or Universeity guidelines and academic processes
- Manages PitE and SEAS curriculum planning
Hillary Streit
SEAS Academic Advisor
(she/her/hers)
- Advises MS/MLA students in 1:1 meetings
- Creates progress towards degree audits for SEAS graduate students
- Acts as staff support for student organizations in SEAS
- Writes OPT and RCL letters for international students
- Co-creates the Student Center Newsletter
Brianna Marble
PitE Academic Advisor
(she/her/hers)
- Advises PitE undergraduate students and SEAS Accelerated Masters students on major and minor requirements for PitE.
- Works with PitE Club, students, and staff to plan events for the undergraduate community of PitE students.
- Manages changes to the PitE website.
- Helps plan the SEAS orientation and onboarding process and provides on-site support for all SEAS events.
Isabella Lause
PitE Academic Advisor
- Advises PitE undergraduate students and SEAS Accelerated Masters students on major and minor requirements for PitE.
- Manages PitE social media platforms
- Supports PitE-related student events and programs throughout the year, along with the advising team.
Chris Pozza
PitE Academic Advisor
(he/him/his)
- Advises undergraduate students regarding concentration and minor requirements
- Reviews and approves PitE major specialization proposals and degree requirement exceptions
Mark Romanowski
Fellowship and Grants Advisor
(he/him/his)
- Manages SEAS Fellowships and Grants processes
- Provides one on one funding coaching
- Serves as the resident expert on student funding opportunities and financial aid
John Bobo
Student Support Admin and Admissions Coach
- Provides support for SEAS Fellowships and Grant processes.
- Offers assistance in PitE and SEAS curriculum planning and enrollment permissions.
- Offers general assistance to the Student Development and Support Services team, addressing various areas of need.
Daisy Hall
Assistant Director for the Michigan Sustainability Community (MSC)
(she/her/hers)
- Partner with residential, campus, and community partners to build and sustain an inclusive and engaging living-learning community.
- Organize and implement Sustainable Living Experience events including seminar series and co-curricular related programs.
- Coordinate recruitment, admissions, marketing, and housing contract processes for MSC.
- Supervise and provide guidance for MSC student staff.
Admissions and Recruitment
Mounir Ouanaimi
Director of Admissions and Recruiting
(he/him/his)
- Oversees SEAS Student Recruitment and Enrollment Management
- Serves on the Student Center leadership team
- Charts and supports centered-centered admission and recruitment strategic plans
Jake Davidson
Assistant Director- Enrollment Management
(he/him/his)
- Manages SEAS admission reviews, systems, and workflows
- Recruits and supports prospective students from a broad diversity of backgrounds
- Supports the SEAS admissions process by ensuring equitable and holistic review of applications
Melanie Bower
Recruiting and Admissions Manager
(she/her/hers)
- Design, implement, and evaluate student recruitment programs
- Manage in person and virtual SEAS recruitment events
- Assist in the SEAS admission review process
Career Development and Experiential Learning
Cindy Richard
Director of Career Development and Experiential Learning
(she/her/hers)
- Leads and manages Career Services for SEAS
- Executes strategic projects to help students with their overall career goals
- Serves as an additional career services resource for students
Nate Geisler
Assistant Director of Experiential Learning
(he/him/his)
- Manages employer and partner engagement for the experiential learning programs and SEAS Capstone experience
- Develops, cultivates, and manages relationships and recruitment activities with all sectors
Sydni Miller
Career Services Coordinator
(she/her/hers)
- Provides individualized career counseling to students in Environmental Policy and Planning, Ecosystem Science and Management, & Geospatial Data Sciences specialization tracks.
- Collaborates with Employer Relations team to connect SEAS students to alumni and employers
- Partners with other Career Services Coordinators on career development workshops and events
Alyssa Krieger
Employer Relations Manager
- Manages employer relations and outreach for SEAS
- Leads employer and alumni events
- Organizes career treks for students
Mohamed Madry
Career Services Coordinator
(he/him/his)
- Provides individualized career counseling to students and alumni in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Justice, Sustainability and Development, and Sustainable Systems specialization tracks
- Partners with students, faculty & staff to design and facilitate career development workshops, events, and initiatives
- Develops and implements training to assist students/alumni with various job and internship skills
SEAS Student Center Leadership
Kim Elliott
Assistant Dean
(she/her/hers)
- Work with deans, staff, faculty, students, and other partners to strategically identify, develop, implement and manage initiatives and priorities for undergraduate and graduate students
- Leads, supports, and manages all aspects of the Center team
- Addresses serious student challenges
Cindy Richard
Director of Career Development and Experiential Learning
(she/her/hers)
- Leads and manages Career Services for SEAS
- Executes strategic projects to help students with their overall career goals
- Serves as an additional career services resource for students
Alexa Starnes
Events and Alumni Engagement Coordinator
(she/her/hers)
- Responsible for planning, executing, managing, and providing support to the Student Center's events, alumni engagement, and communication needs.
- Meets regularly with colleagues and partners within the Center, College, and across campus to coordinate, develop, and execute strategies for alumni engagement.
- Sets academic year goals for events within the Student Center and partnering departments including SEAS Development and Alumni Relations and SEAS Communications.
- Works with current PitE and SEAS alumni to connect students.
Mounir Ouanaimi
Director of Admissions and Recruiting
(he/him/his)
- Oversees SEAS Student Recruitment and Enrollment Management
- Serves on the Student Center leadership team
- Charts and supports centered-centered admission and recruitment strategic plans
Nick King
Director of Student Development and Support Services
(he/him)
- Manages the Student Development and Support Services team supporting advising, curriculum planning, and scholarships/grants
- Serves as a resource for student challenges
- Oversees the development of advising resources and programming to improve student access, wellness, and leadership opportunities
Jaime Langdon
Assistant Director of Advising & Student Life
(she/her/hers)
- Manages academic advising for both SEAS MS/MLA students and PitE undergraduate students
- Assists SEAS and PitE student organizations with leadership development and semester programming/events
- Is a resource for our student community as they navigate academic and life choices
- Plans, with our student community's input, social, wellness, and academic/professional events
Jennifer Taylor
Assistant Director of Curriculum & Support Services
(she/her/hers)
- Advises PhD and Dual Degree students on program requirements and academic progress
- Assists international students with CPT/OPT and I20 extensions
- Assists graduate students with any questions they may have about SEAS, Rackham, or University guidelines and academic processes
- Manages PitE and SEAS Curriculum Planning
Nate Geisler
Assistant Director of Experiential Learning
(he/him/his)
- Manages employer and partner engagement for the experiential learning programs and SEAS Capstone experience
- Develops, cultivates, and manages relationships and recruitment activities with all sectors
Jake Davidson
Assistant Director- Enrollment Management
(he/him/his)
- Manages SEAS admission reviews, systems, and workflows
- Recruits and supports prospective students from a broad diversity of backgrounds
- Supports the SEAS admissions process by ensuring equitable and holistic review of applications
Faculty/Lecturer Leadership
Jason Duvall
PitE Lecturer and GSI Coordinator
(he/him/his)
- Teaches multiple undergraduate courses
- Coordinates undergraduate internship and honors program
- Oversees new GSI training and provides teaching support
