As IU South Bend’s Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Diversity, Kevin Griffith, Psy.D. is passionate about providing the support to students that can be crucial to their success. In his role, Kevin oversees the Student Counseling Center, as well as the offices of Disability Support Services, Veteran Student Affairs, and Career Services. “I really have the best job in the world. I work in services where students allow…
Misel Alejandra Ramirez Vasoli is not one to give up when things get hard. Growing up in Juarez, Mexico, her family emphasized the importance of education. "It's better to work with your brain than your body," they told her, and an education was something that could never be taken away, no matter her circumstances. Misel took that seriously and became a first-generation student at the University of Texas at El…
When Chancellor Susan Elrod announced that she was launching a Chancellor’s Leadership Program, Dorlita Blakley was intrigued. As one of the youngest and newest staff members in IT, she knew preparing for a leadership role was a good next step for her, especially as many long-time university tech employees will be eligible to retire soon. “I knew that getting as much leadership training as I can would help,” the manager…
Fidel Mireles, admissions counselor/transfer specialist here at IU South Bend, was born and raised in Holland, Michigan and although his hometown was across the country from where his parents originally met in Texas, he grew up proudly celebrating his family’s roots. “I grew up in a very diverse area, with cool mixes of everything there,” explains Fidel. His upbringing embodied the culture and traditions of both Texas and Mexico. “It’s…
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