Student Affairs
Student Affairs Purpose Statement
At Grace College, the Office of Student Affairs is committed to helping students mature spiritually, emotionally, socially and academically.
The Department of Student Affairs and Academic Services exists to provide quality programs and resources that promote student learning and engagement in personal transformation, healthy community, whole-life worship and intentional service.
Our Vision
“A God-honoring community of students becoming and belonging.”
Meet the Staff
Aaron Crabtree
Vice President & Dean, Student Affairs
Aaron serves as the chief student development officer at Grace and directs our vision to see every student belonging and becoming in community. “College is an important season for students to discern their callings relationally, critically, and spiritually.” Aaron and his team staff work to provide students with meaningful opportunities for leadership and growth in a healthy and safe environment.
Phone:574–372–5100, ext. 6464
Email:
crabtrat@grace.edu
Jacqueline Schram
Dean of Academic Engagement and Success
Jacqueline coordinates Grace Schools’ educational effectiveness activities, which includes assessment and accreditation. She is also a member of the First-Year Experience team and oversees the student mentor program at Grace College.
Phone:Phone: 574–372–5100, ext. 6283
Email:
jsschram@grace.edu
Brent Mencarelli
Dean of the Chapel and Community Life
Brent works with Chapel, housing, student involvement, and various special projects and situations within student affairs.
Phone:574–372–5100, ext. 6284
Email:
mencarb@grace.edu
Becky Stowers
Associate Dean, Student Affairs
Phone:574-372-5100, ext. 6473
Email:
stowerrl@grace.edu
Cokiesha Bailey Robinson
Associate Dean of Student Diversity and Inclusion
Cokiesha serves on campus to promote diversity, equity and inclusion programming, to advise the administration on issues related to diversity and underrepresented student populations and to promote campus discipleship efforts.
Phone:574–372–5100, ext. 6477
Email:
robinsclb@grace.edu
Deb Musser
Director of Health and Counseling
Deb oversees personnel and student services related to both physical and mental health. Deb also teaches in the graduate counseling program.
Phone:574–372–5100, ext. 6069
Email:
musserds@grace.edu
Kearstin Criswell
Director of Student Involvement
Kearstin监督学生参与，设计联合课程的领导机会和经验，以提高校园生活。活动、俱乐部和教会团队、学生会和校内体育活动都是由学生参与组织的。
Phone:574–372–5100, ext. 6470
Email:
kearstin.criswell@grace.edu
Benjamin Navarro
Director of Latino Engagement
Phone:574-372-5100, ext. 6282
Email:
navarrb@grace.edu
Valerie Crumbley
Events Coordinator and Assistant to the AVP / Dean of Students
Valerie provides executive and administrative support and coordinates events of the Student Affairs Department.
Phone:574–372–5100, ext. 6489
Email:
crumblvs@grace.edu
Gershom Tadesse
Resident Director for Beta Hall and Indiana Hall
B.S. in counseling and Criminal Justice, Grace College; MBA, Grace College
Phone:574–372–5100, ext. 6431
Email:
tadessgj@grace.edu
Daniel Marquez
Resident Director for The Lodge and Omega Hall and Director of Growth Group Program
B.A. in Social Work from Cedarville University, 2017; M.A. in Higher Education from Messiah College
Phone:574–372–5100, ext. 6476
Email:
marquedc@grace.edu
Hannah Navarro
Resident Director for Apartments
B.A. in Educational Ministry, Grace College; M.A. in Higher Education, Grace College
Phone:574-372-5100, ext. 6461
Email:
hannah.navarro@grace.edu
Maia Bowen
Resident Director of Westminster Hall and Kauffman Hall
B.A. in English, Grace College; M.A Business Administration, Grace College
Phone:574-372-5100, ext. 6465
Email:
bowenmm@grace.edu
Liz Palmer
Resident Director for Alpha Hall
B.A. in English and Fine Art, Grace College
Phone:574-372-5100, ext. 6490
Email:
palmerek@grace.edu
Elijah Kearns
Assistant Resident Director for Commuter Life
B.A. in Communications, Grace College
Phone:574-372-5100, ext. 6485
Email:
kearnsej@grace.edu