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Student Affairs and Academic Support

Professional Development Team

The Professional Development Team is coordinated by a team of employees from offices and departments across Student Affairs and Academic Support. Together, they are responsible for developing programs that meet the needs of staff at every career level.

PD Team members represent all units of the division and come from a variety of positions, knowledge areas and experiences. They typically serve two-year appointments.

Jamie Ayres

Title: Assistant Director, Leadership and Service Center
Email: ayresj@sc.edu


Shaun Coleman

Title: Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives, Student Health and Well-Being
Email: shauncoleman@sc.edu 


 Latifah Collins 

Title: Alternative Testing Coordinator, Student Disability Resource Center
Email: latifahc@mailbox.sc.edu


Molly Dunn

Title: Associate Director for Peer Leadership and Student Well-Being, Healthy Campus Initiatives
Email: md67@mailbox.sc.edu


Matt Hinds

Title: Director of Administration, Student Life
Email: mhinds@mailbox.sc.edu


Roderick Howell

Title:  Director of Facility Operations, University Housing
Email: rodewell@mailbox.sc.edu


Ryan Kelly

Title: Network Manager, Student Affairs and Academic Support Information Technology
Email: kellyrya@mailbox.sc.edu


Anna Leigh-Taylor

Title: Coordinator for Gamecock Entertainment, Student Life
Email: anna-leigh@mailbox.sc.edu


Jessie McNevin

Title: Associate Director for Student Engagement, Office of Sustainability
Email: jmcnevin@mailbox.sc.edu


Katie Morton

Title: Assistant Director for Course Development, University 101 Programs
Email: km56@email.sc.edu 


Brie Penaherrera

Title:  Manager of Student Employment, Career Center
Email: gmp920@sc.edu 


Mary Grace Raunikar 

Title: Care Coordinator, Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity 
Email: marygr@mailbox.sc.edu 


Kaylee Rogers

Title: Career Development Coach, Career Center
Email: k.rogers@sc.edu 


Morgan Ruebusch

Title: Assistant Director for Access and Intervention, Student Success Center
Email: ruebusch@mailbox.sc.edu 


Marie Silver

Title: Residence Life Coordinator, University Housing 
Email: msilver@mailbox.sc.edu 


Diamond Strozier

Title: Assistant Director for Retention Programs, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
Email: strozied@mailbox.sc.edu

Employees are eligible to serve on the PD Team if they:

  • are employed by the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
  • have served at least one year in their current role
  • have supervisor approval

Successful members of the PD Team possess the following:

  • excellent organization skills
  • the ability to carry out multiple tasks at once
  • good communication and people skills
  • a creative approach to problem-solving
  • strong attention to detail
  • the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Members of the PD Team enjoy:

  • opportunities to develop and enhance skills
  • increased connection with campus resources
  • opportunities for professional growth and progress toward career goals
  • increased sense of belonging

 

Apply for the Team

Applications for the PD team are currently closed. Applications will re-open in March 2025.

 

 

 

 


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