meet the staff

Dr. Ron L. Coffey, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. Ron L. Coffey
Vice President for Student Life

Dr. Ron L. Coffey has been Vice President for Student Life since 2003. Dr. Coffey is a 1981 graduate of then Huntington College and began working at Huntington in the summer of 1986 as a resident director/director of student activities.

rcoffey@huntington.edu;

Martha Smith
Associate Dean of Student Life
Director of Career Development & Counseling

As a National Certified Master Career Counselor, Smith has worked with undecided students to help them select an academic major and also provides invaluable assistance to juniors and seniors preparing for graduate school and job searches.

msmith@huntington.edu

Jesse Brown, Huntington University, a Christian college

Jesse Brown
Associate Dean of Student Development

After serving in this role for four years, he became the assistant dean of students which means that he oversees all of the residence halls. The best part of his job is that he has the opportunity to work with the resident directors (full-time and part-time professionals) and the resident assistants (student leaders on each floor).

jbrown@huntington.edu

Denise Brauchla, Huntington University, a Christian college

Denise Brauchla
Learning Center Secretary
Faculty Secretary for Loew-Brenn

Denise is responsible for providing overall support and organization of the Learning Center as well as to the academic departments in Loew-Brenn Hall.

dbrauchla@huntington.edu

Kris Chafin, Huntington University, a Christian college

Kris Chafin
Director of Learning Assistance

Kris holds a BA in psychology fro Huntington College and a MS in Rehabilitation Administration and Services from Southern Illinois University.

kchafin@huntington.edu

Barry Cochran, Huntington University, a Christian college

Barry Cochran
Director of Campus Police

Before coming to Huntington University as the Director of Campus Police, Barry worked as a Huntington City Police officer for 24 years during which time he spent four years as Chief of Police. He retired from the Huntington Police force in 1994 and then came to HU.

bcochran@huntington.edu;

Wendi Hollowell, Huntington University, a Christian college

Wendi Hollowell
Health Services Nurse

Wendi is responsible for the general heath needs of the campus population by assessing, treating and making referrals where necessary.

whollowell@huntington.edu

Margaret Pasko, Huntington University, a Christian college

Margaret Pasko
Administrative Assistant to the VP for Student Development

Margaret Pasko is responsible for processing student housing, insurance, meal plans and the weekly Coffey Break newsletter. She assists the VP for student development and the Assistant Dean of Student Development.

mpasko@huntington.edu

Lynne Razor
Student Development Services Secretary

Lynne Razor started at Huntington University in 2010 as the secretary for student development.

lrazor@huntington.edu

Logan Skinner, Huntington University, a Christian college

Logan Skinner
Learning Center

Logan Skinner is a graduate assistant from the Higher Education partnership with Taylor University. His responsibilities include the Writing Center, Tutor training and assistance, Academic counseling and strategic planning, and leading a Commuter small group Bible study.

lskinner@huntington.edu

Scott Raymond, Huntington University, a Christian college

Scott Raymond
Executive Director of Student Success

Scott’s main role at Huntington University is to serve as a student advocate, facilitating faculty and student relationships, and fostering collaborations and programs that enhance students’ success.

sraymond@huntington.edu

Melissa Laraway, Huntington University, a Christian college

Melissa Laraway
Coordinator of New Student Services

Melissa Laraway joined the Huntington University staff in 2011 as the Coordinator of New Student Services. She oversees HU’s new student orientation and summer freshman registration programs as well as assisting students throughout the year so that students may excel, persist and graduate on time.

mlaraway@huntington.edu

Meredith Baltz, Huntington University, a Christian college

Meredith Baltz
Student Activities Board Director

Meredith Baltz joined the university as the student activities board director in 2010 where she oversees the Student Activities Board and Mosaic. She is currently a graduate student at Taylor University.

mbaltz@huntington.edu