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Rick Danals Ph.D.
Director
Office of Student Activities
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 45435
Office: W019 Student Union
Phone : (937) 775-5543
Email : rick.danals@wright.edu
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Rick joined the staff in September 2004. He has worked at Kent State University, Hiram College, Ohio University and The University of Akron and has held positions in student activities, student unions, and student affairs administration since 1986. He received a Bachelor's of Science in Industrial Management from The University of Akron, a Master's of Education in Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel from Kent State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration from Ohio University. Rick is responsible for the overall leadership of the department with a focus on the Leadership Development and Student Organizations program areas. He also serves as adjunct faculty for Organizational Leadership in the College of Education. "I enjoy working with WSU students and helping them grow with their leadership responsibilities and personal development. I look forward to my work every day! I find it energizing to work with students, faculty and staff in this collaborative and creative environment." |
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Tonya Mathis
Associate Director
Office of Student Activities
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 45435
Office: W019 Student Union
Phone : (937) 775-5838
Email : tonya.mathis@wright.edu
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Tonya joined the Wright State University family in 1992 when she began her college career as a
student. Two years in to her college career, she became a WSU employee. She juggled the roles of
full-time mother, student, and staff member. During her tenure at Wright State University, she has
held positions in career services, academic affairs, and student affairs. In 1998, Tonya received a
Bachelor's of Science in Rehabilitation Services and a Master's of Education in Student Affairs and
Higher Education. Tonya is responsible for campus programming for the department and student
organizations. She is the department liaison for the First Year Advisory Committee and First Weekend,
and has held numerous leadership positions on campus-wide committees. "My experience at Wright State
University is fulfilling".
"I enjoy meeting students from various cultures and ethnicities. I learn
a great deal from the students I interact with."
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Dino Martinez
Assistant Director
Office of Student Activities
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 45435
Office: W019 Student Union
Phone : (937) 775-5570
Email : dino.martinez@wright.edu
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Dino has been with Wright State University working with fraternities and sororities since September 2005. He has worked at various universities, such as Central Michigan University, Eastern Illinois University, and Kutztown University. Recently, Dino served as the Director of Greek Affairs at Miami University and worked for the Target Corporation before coming to Wright State. Dino received his undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati and his Master’s degree from Central Michigan. With over 20 years professional experience working with college students in the area of leadership development, Dino has served as the advisor to various student organizations and he has presented many programs at various colleges and leaderships conferences. He has also served in professional organizations such as the Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA), the Mid-Atlantic Association of College and University Housing Officers (MACUHO), the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I), and GLACUHO (Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers). He currently serves as the Vice President for Membership for the Greater Cincinnati American Society of Training and Development. |
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Viki Harness
Administrative Specialist
Office of Student Activities
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 45435
Office: W019 Student Union
Phone : (937) 775-5566
Email : viki.harness@wright.edu
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Viki began working at Wright State University in May 1999. Before coming to the university, she had
worked for various corporations. She received a Bachelor's of Art in Home Economics from Ohio
Dominican College. In the Office of Student Activities, Viki manages student services such as
composing and sending out the Wright Weekly E-News, registration of student organizations, managing
office operation, departmental marketing, assisting with programs for the entire WSU campus and
answering students' questions on various policies and procedures. She serves as a representative on
the Student Affairs Staff Development Committee, Homecoming Committee and Welcome Week Committee "The
Office of Student Activities is such a high energy, fun place to work. We are able to interact with a
diverse student population on a daily basis and we never know what the day will bring. It's a
wonderful opportunity to meet and get to know the awesome students that attend Wright State."
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Lenny Gonzalez
Accounting Clerk
Office of Student Activities
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 45435
Office: W019 Student Union
Phone : (937) 775-5574
Email : leonard.gonzalez@wright.edu
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Lenny joined the staff in Spring 1999. He has held positions in the Physical Plant and Payroll
Departments before joining the Office of Student Activities. He received a Bachelor's of Science in
Education from Wright State University and an Associate of Arts in Pre-Professional Business from
Lorain County Community College. Lenny is responsible for maintaining the accounts for the department
as well as the student organizations including The Guardian, NEXUS, WWSU Radio Station, Rainbow
Alliance, University Activities Board, Greek Life, and all the student clubs on campus. "Having been
a student and employee since 1991 on the Wright State campus has been a rewarding experience. I feel
extremely fortunate to work in an environment surrounded by remarkable staff members and phenomenal
students. Without question, when I began working in The Office of Student Activities- I hit the
Lottery!"
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Cassi Elble
Office Assistant
Office of Student Activities
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 45435
Office: W019 Student Union
Phone : (937) 775-5570
Email : cassi.elble@wright.edu
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Cassi graduated from Wright State University in 2005 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing. During her four years at WSU she served as a student worker at the Office of Student Activities. After graduation she was a retail manager for a little over a year before coming back to our office to become the full-time office assistant. Cassi is also pursuing her Master’s at WSU in Student Affairs in Higher Education starting Fall Quarter of 2006. “I’ve worked in a lot of different environments and I would have to say that the Office of Student Activities is one of the best places I have ever worked. Not only is it a rewarding experience to get to help students grow throughout their college career, I’m also getting a ton of experience that will assist me in my future endeavors. I’m honored to be a part of the Office of Student Activities and all of the positive energy it projects across campus.” |
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Janiece Brown
Accounting Clerk
Office of Student Activities
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 45435
Office: W019 Student Union
Phone : (937) 775-5574
Email : janiece.brown@wright.edu
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Janiece joined the Student Activities team on a full-time basis effective July 2006. While working on her undergraduate degree in Accounting, she worked in the Office of Student Activities for two years as a Student Administrative Assistant maintaining the accounting records for the university newspaper, The Guardian. Having received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Janiece is currently working on her Masters of Accountancy while she continues to assist the Guardian staff, the University Activities Board and all the WSU student organizations with their accounting needs. “To be surrounded by such awesome coworkers makes the workday fun. Each day brings something different, and there are always new students to meet. It’s great!” |
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Gina Keucher
Graduate Assistant
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Office of Student Activities
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 45435
Office: W019 Student Union
Phone: (937) 775-2316
Email: keucher.3@wright.edu
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Gina Keucher joined the Student Affairs staff in 2007, working as a graduate assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life. A graduate of WSU, and an active alumnae member of Sigma Kappa Sorority (Epsilon Eta, Findlay College), Gina served six years as advisory board chair to the Sigma Kappa chapter at the University of Dayton; served two years as a National Collegiate Province Officer; and served as the Dayton Alumnae Chapter President for two years. After working closely with college students as an advisor, Gina has decided to return to WSU and pursue a Master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education and looks forward to starting classes in Fall 2007.
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Valita Wilhoite
Assistant Director
Office of Student Activities
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 45435
Office: W019 Student Union
Phone: (937) 775-2316
Email: valita.wilhoite@wright.edu
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Valita has been with Wright State University for ten years, working in the Office of Affirmative Action Programs and the School of Professional Psychology before assuming the position of Assistant Director of Student Activities in October 2007. She has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science and a Masters of Education in Student Affairs and Higher Education. Valita is responsible for coordinating activities and programs for the cultural organizations and working with their Advisors in a supportive capacity. She is also the Media Coordinator for NEXUS, WWSU Radio Station and the Guardian Newspaper. Over the years, Valita has been actively engaged in the campus community as past Chair of the Judicial Review Panel, member of the Academic Integrity Panel and volunteer for many cultural events such as the Chinese New Year’s Celebration and Multicultural Halloween Party. “I hope to bring additional spirit to an already spirited team.”
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Elizabeth Beemer
Student Assistant
Office of Student Activities
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 45435
Office: W019 Student Union
Phone: (937) 775-2316
Email: beemer.3@wright.edu
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Elizabeth began working in the Office of Student Activates this fall. While working on her undergraduate degree in Organizational Leadership; she is assisting in the development and program implementation of student leadership training. Elizabeth is involved with preparation of the student leadership recognition and the upcoming new leader training which takes place each summer. She plans to continue her education in the Master of Higher Education program at Wright State. To work closely with students as they discover how to implement their individual leadership style within their organization is awesome! The growth of our various student organizations only happens because the people involved care to do and be their best. Watching the teams of executive board members and organization members become friends while building even better WSU student organizations is thrilling!
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