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Dr. Donna M. Eddleman, Vice President for Student Services
eddleman@suu.edu
Donna serves as the Vice President for Student Services and is responsible, generally, for life outside the classroom. From the point of enrollment to the day of graduation, she and her colleagues do their very best to assure that the out-of-classroom experiences students have while at SUU bring to life the lessons of the classroom. Donna joined SUU's team in 2007 after serving as the Dean of Students at Christopher Newport University where she worked for 10 years. Donna holds a doctoral degree in Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership from the College of William and Mary, a master's degree in Human Resource Management with an emphasis in Student Services from Utah State University and an undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Albany.
Dr. Stephen Allen, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Retention
allens@suu.edu
Stephen has been at Southern Utah University since 2003 and serves as the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Retention. In this role, Stephen is responsible for shaping the University's enrollment based on the goals and priorities of the University. He and his colleagues focus efforts on recruiting students who are a good fit for SUU and then retaining students to graduation once they enroll. The offices that fall under the purview of Enrollment Management include: Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Registrar's Office, and International Student Engagement. Stephen holds two postgraduate degrees, a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration, from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Communication from Southern Utah University.
Jerry Roeder, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students
gerardroeder@suu.edu
Jerry began his tenure at Southern Utah University in January 2011 serving as the Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Services. In 2013, Jerry was appointed as the Assistant Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students overseeing Student Services functions including University Housing, Counseling and Psychological Services, Judicial Affairs, and Parking Services, all of which exist to support the academic mission of the University and provide key services to the campus community. Jerry earned his undergraduate degree in Public Relations from Syracuse University and his master’s degree in Education Supervision and Administration from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire.
Jake Johnson, Assistant Dean of Students
johnsonj@suu.edu
Jake serves as the division’s jack-of-all-trades,” working with each department within the division to establish goals and learning outcomes, to assess programs and services, and to develop and provide professional development opportunities. In addition, Jake develops and maintains divisional policy, guides the University’s judicial process to ensure that students live up to the Student Code of Conduct, and supports various initiatives and special projects specific to student engagement, retention and accreditation. In November 2012, Jake also began directing the programs and services of the Multicultural and International Center (MIC). Jake is in the process of researching and writing his doctoral dissertation to earn a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He earned an undergraduate degree in Communication and Political Science from Southern Utah University.
Zachary Murray, Director of Business Operations
zacharymurray@suu.edu
Zach began working at Southern Utah University in June of 2011. As the division’s Director of Business Operations, Zach is responsible for all routine financial functions within the division, which includes auxiliary operations (housing, parking and event services), grant funded operations, E&G funded operations and areas funded in whole or in part by student fees. Zach earned both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Southern Utah University and was named Outstanding Graduate Student in the School of Business by their National Advisory Board.
Emilee Ballard, Parking Services Supervisor
emileeballard@suu.edu
Emilee has been the Parking Services Supervisor since July 2012. As Parking Supervisor, Emilee’s primary responsibilities include: managing all parking on campus, the issuance of permits to students, faculty, staff and visitors, and the ever-eventful enforcement of parking rules and regulations. Emilee earned her undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies, emphasizing in communication and interpretation with a minor in business, from Utah State University. She is excited to be a team member of the Student Services Division at SUU, and is currently working on earning her masters of Public Administration degree with an emphasis in Student Services.
Barbara Gray, Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Services
gray@suu.edu
As Executive Assistant, Barb provides administrative support to the Vice President, the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Retention, the Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Enterprises, as well as other individuals in the office. She manages inquiries from a variety of constituents from across campus and the community and serves as the gate keeper of the office. Barb was hired at SUU in 2001 as department secretary in the Communication Department. In January of 2006, she moved to the Vice President's office. Barb enjoys the daily contact she has with students and says that working at SUU is the best job she has ever had!
