About

Nicole Kiger
Director of Student Activities and Leadership
Email:  nkiger@odu.edu

Role:
Leads the Office of Student Activities and Leadership, which is responsible for student involvement in campus organizations, leadership development, community service, annual events, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and special programs; advises the senior class council.

Message to Students:
Check out all the areas offered by the Office of Student Activities and Leadership to help you get involved and make the most of your college experience: Student organizations, Leadership Development, Special Events and Programming, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and Community Service. Getting involved will help you meet people, enhance your skills, find your niche, make a difference, and have a great time!

Dionicia Mahler-Rogers
Associate Director, Student Organizations and Leadership
E-mail: dmahlerr@odu.edu

Role:
Oversee the recognition process and development of close to 300 student organizations and OSAL's leadership programs.

Message to Students:
Get involved and make a difference! Join an organization and enjoy the benefits of: a network of friends with similar interest, developed leadership skills, and watching your ideas come to fruition.

Chris Jefferson
Associate Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life
E-mail: cjeffers@odu.edu

Role:
Provides oversight for the Fraternity & Sorority community at Old Dominion University. Serves as advisor to the Interfraternity Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council.

Message to Students:
Make the most of your experiences in everything you do! Pursue your future with fierce determination and enjoy every moment of the journey!

Andrew Fortman 

Coordinator for Student Organizations

Email: afortman@odu.edu

Role:
Provides training support and serves as a resource to students and advisors involved in student organizations

Message to Students:
Involve yourself! It is a simple yet impactful challenge.  ODU offers over 300 student organizations for you to explore – try a few on and see what fits!  Create and discover with a network of friends, develop your professional skills, and grow into the leader you always knew you could be.  Involve yourself, and the chances are your success both inside and outside the classroom will exceed even your own expectations.

Tami Park Farinholt
Coordinator of the Center for Service & Civic Engagement 

Email: tpark@odu.edu

Role:
Serves as the primary contact for community service, service learning, and volunteer programs at ODU. Coordinates community service projects and events on and off campus.

Message to Students:
Winston Churchill once said, "You make a living by what you get.  You make a life by what you give."  ODU offers you many opportunities to get involved and to make a difference. Take advantage of whatever you can.  If you are one of the many students who hasn't decided on a path or passion, use the opportunities provided to you to explore your interests.  If you have a passion, make it real, and share it with others by volunteering and being involved.  College is your time to explore, use it wisely by engaging in the community around you.

Meghan Harr
Coordinator for Activities
E-mail: mharr@odu.edu

Role:
Advises the Student Activities Council, the Old Dominion University (ODU) programming board; advises the Monarch Maniacs, the official ODU spirit group; coordinates weekend programming and the Programs All Weekend (PAW) calendar.

Message to Students:
"We come to college not alone to prepare to make a living, but to learn to live a life." -M.J. Riggs.  Get involved. Try new things. Take advantage of all the opportunities here.  Make friends you'll have for a lifetime.  Make your experience here at ODU positive, and getting to know the staff in OSAL is a great place to start!

Role:
Coordinates leadership programs and assists with advising fraternities and sororities.

Message to Students:
College is a time to explore who you are and your strengths!  Get involved, take risks, don't be afraid to make the unpopular decision, and pursue your passions.

Sharoyn Baker
Fiscal Tech
E-mail: spbaker@odu.edu

Role:
To maintain balances on all budgets housed within the Office of Student Activities and Leadership. To help students access funds in their student accounts providing them with an accurate and up to date account of their spending.

Message to Students:
The Student Senate allocates funds each year for the enhancement of student organizations. Visit me and I will show you how to obtain these funds for your organization. Take time to be involved and learn what the Office od Student Activities and Leadership can do for you.

Keisha Monge
Assistant Fiscal Tech
E-mail:  kmonge@odu.edu

Role:
I assist in maintaining the balances on all budgets housed in OSAL. My primary responsibility is to the student groups and the Mace & Crown. I am a resource to the students regarding the University's financial policies and practices.

Message to Students:
College is the time to discover your passions and interests. It is one of the few times society says it is acceptable to "find yourself"." I encourage you to make the most of your time here to discover the person you want to be. "He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." - Friedrich Nietzsche

Debbie Bousman
Office Manager
E-mail: dbousman@odu.edu

Role:
To assist students, faculty, staff, and the ODU community with information regarding the Student Activities and Leadership Office.

Message to Students:
If you want to get involved with extracurricular activities, the Student Activities and Leadership Office is the place to come to.

Barbara Aultman
Webb Center Scheduling
E-mail: baultman@odu.edu

Role:
Maintains the scheduling of events in Webb Center. Consults with students, departments and community groups to assist with organizing programs and coordinating room set-ups and equipment needs.

Message to Students:
The mission of Webb Center Scheduling is to provide management and support services for all events held in Webb Center. The Scheduling Office offers many services directly and also acts as a referral point for the ODU community. My goal is to serve as a point of contact for special events, organizational meetings, conferences and functions of all kind. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Emily Martin
Graduate Assistant, Community Service
E-mail: emartin@odu.edu 

Hi there, I’m Emily Martin the Graduate Assistant for Service! I’m from the tiny town of Broadway, VA and a recent graduate of James Madison University with a B.S. in psychology. I am here at ODU to pursue my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  I promise not to analyze you if you come by my office! My role as GA for Service is to enhance your educational experience beyond the boundaries of the classroom through service learning opportunities. Service learning allows you, the ODU student, to gain a deeper understanding of relevant societal issues affecting the community at large. I firmly believe that at ODU, we are all responsible for the well-being of our campus, neighboring communities, and the global community. By participating in service projects you will gain the skills necessary to facilitate change. Volunteering has been a rewarding experience for me over the years. Not only do I feel that I’ve made an impact, but service experiences have impacted me. I hope you will take advantage of all the opportunities the Center for Service and Civic Engagement has coordinated for you. Volunteer,  and Make your Mark!

Cara White
Graduate Assistant, Programming (Student Activities Council)
E-mail: c3white@odu.edu

Hello! My name is Cara White and I am from a small military town called Hinesville, located in Southeast Georgia. I came to Virginia to pursue my Masters in Higher Education here at ODU.  My concentration is in Student Affairs, and this is truly my passion. Throughout my college years, I’ve always been heavily involved and engaged in student life.  I love interacting and working with students, it’s always a new experience!  You will probably find me at all the SAC events or hanging with the SAC members!  I am eager to see what this year brings me in OSAL, I’m sure it will be a great learning experience!

Josephine Ferrantelli
Graduate Assistant, Leadership
E-mail: jferrant@odu.edu

Hey everyone! I'm Josephine Ferrantelli, a first-year ODU graduate student pursuing my Master's in Secondary Education. I am from New York, and graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. This year will undoubtedly be filled with amazing opportunities for each of you to succeed and strive for your very best as leaders at ODU! I am your link and guide to learning and understanding how you can discover, create, and pursue your many goals for this year as your own type of leader. I am extremely excited to work in the OSAL office for each of you, especially as the advisor to the freshman class council. I love being involved, engaged, and busy on and off campus, and hope you are all willing to make this new year one during which your academic and personal successes at ODU are not only met, but surpassed! I look forward to working with you all.

Ann Reightler
Graduate Assistant, Fraternity & Sorority Life
E-mail: areightl@odu.edu 

Hello Monarchs! I am Ann Reightler the Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life at Old Dominion University. While at ODU, I will be pursuing a master’s degree in Higher Education with a concentration in Student Affairs. I am very excited for the year ahead and know it is a wonderful time to be a part of the Greek community at ODU. Deciding to go Greek was one of the absolute best decisions I made and I would like to ensure other Greek members have a rewarding and positive experience. Some of my favorite things about being Greek are creating lifelong friendships and also knowing that I share a special bond with hundreds of other women who share the same values and ritual as I do. Remember, it’s not four years, it’s for life! Go Greek!

Scott Bye
Graduate Assistant, Programming & Webb Information Desk
E-mail: sbye@odu.edu

Hello! I’m Scott Bye a Graduate Assistant for Programming and the Webb Information Desk Manager. During my time at ODU, I will be pursuing a master’s degree in Higher Education with a concentration in Student Affairs. I’m from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and graduated from Gettysburg College in 2011. In addition to managing the WID I will be working to promote school spirit, pride, and traditions. ODU is an outstanding institution with top-rate faculty, devoted staff, and a dedicated student body. Wear your Old Dominion University passion on your sleeve with pride. Wave your ODU flags, wear blue and silver, and proudly dance to “ice cream and cake”. Be proud that you are a Monarch, because there is so much to be proud of! My challenge to the student body is for each of you to take advantage of every opportunity that you can. Don’t count days; make the days count so you can get the most out of your ODU experience!

Fred Tugas
Program Assistant, Student Organizations
E-mail:  fmtugas@odu.edu

Hey there! I’m Fred Tugas, an Ocean View native and a senior here at Old Dominion.  As a first-generation college student, coming here was a huge milestone and I was determined to make the most out of it. Getting involved transformed my experience for the better and I hope you too will leave your legacy! Our office serves as a resource for you to explore the best of #ODULife and we all hope that you will make that rewarding decision to come out to an event, join an organization, or serve and lead your community. In OSAL, I’ll be working directly with student groups and our new software, OrgSync, so let me know if you ever need guidance, assistance or resources regarding your student organization! Go Monarchs!

Joshua Darr
Program Assistant, Administrative
E-mail: jdarr@odu.edu

Hello, hello! I'm from Spotsylvania, VA; a place I like to call the middle of nowhere, but ODU has become my second home! I'm starting into my senior year and will be graduating in May 2013. I like to say I am a jack of all trades with my involvement at ODU from being an RA, a Brother of Sigma Nu, serving on the Homecoming Board for the fourth year, and everything in between. Oh and I didn’t forget, Program Assistant for OSAL. Balancing the commitments and personal life just adds to all the fun. Once the school year starts, you'll most likely run into me at Webb Center doing something related to ODU. Stop by the office and let us know how we can help!

Christian Platon
Program Assistant, Marketing and Design
E-mail: cplaton@odu.edu

Hey! What’s up, everyone! My Name is Christian Platon, and I am currently a senior here at ODU.  I believe in functional art and design. As a graphic design major with a minor in civil engineering, I have been trained to create and appreciate design while also grasping the realistic need for function. I understand a client’s desire for a design not only to be beautiful, but to also achieve an objective. I am innovative, current, and diverse. A student hungry to learn and grow, I take knowledge from all of my experiences to make me, as a graphic artist, like my work: creative yet functional.