About Us

The Student Life and Leadership office is dedicated to the enhancement and advancement of IPFW students by providing co-curricular opportunities which compliment academic pursuits and learning beyond the classroom. The Student Life and Leadership staff seeks to provide an atmosphere, where students not only learn, but are challenged, supported and heard. With this mission, the Student Life and Leadership office promotes the personal and professional development of IPFW students, the leaders of today and tomorrow.

The Student Life and Leadership Office plans, implements, and assesses programming designed to foster student learning and development, enhance community, and promote student satisfaction.

In addition, the department encourages and assists student organizations in planning, implementing, and assessing programming for those purposes. Student Life and Leadership works in partnership with student government in the recognition of student organizations; provides leadership development training for students and student organizations; recommends policies related to the development and management of student organizations; allocates space to student organizations; provides training and support for student organization advisors; and serves as a liaison between student organizations and IPFW administrative and academic units.

Student Life and Leadership oversees the Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) program; authorizes non-University postings on campus; maintains a calendar for student events on campus; provides rental information for off-campus housing; and assists in other IPFW activities, services, and programs as requested and assigned.

Assistant Vice Chancellor

for Student Life and Leadership 

Kasey Price, Ed.D

The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Leadership is responsible for the facilitation of  services and programs in the Student Life and Leadership office and IPSGA. Specifically, oversees servant leadership & community engagement programs and budget/office management.

As well, the Assistant Vice Chancellor facilitates the the Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) program designed to document the accomplishments and experiences students have outside of the classroom while attending IPFW.

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Facts about Kasey

Activities Coordinator

James Velez

The Activities Coordinator serves as a resource for students and student organizations by assisting recognized student organizations with planning, implementing and assessing campus-wide programs; advises student organizations regarding University policies, procedures and the utilization of campus resources; coordinates the training and annual recognition for student organizations; assists, coordinates and facilitates campus programs and special events; maintains student organization records, processes paperwork and assists in the daily operations of the Student Life office.

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Facts about James

Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Secretary

Danna Whitney

The Secretary of the Student Life Office is responsible for the management of the office, assisting callers, processing business office transactions, maintaining departmental web pages, and overseeing student workers, the campus posting policy, and the Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) program.

In addition, the Secretary assists in the implementation of departmental programs and activities as well as assist students with general student life questions.

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Facts about Danna

Graduate Assistant for Intramural and Recreational Sports

 Cassie Wolfe

The Graduate Assistant for Intramural and Recreational Sports is responsible for the planning and implementation of individual and team sports, fitness classes and special events. 

In addition, the Graduate Assistant for Intramural and Recreational Sports assists in the implementation of departmental programs and activities as well as assist students with general questions.

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Facts about Cassie

Hometown: Redding, CA

Birthday Month: January

Undergraduate School:  IPFW - Communication major with minor in Psychology

Masters: Education Counseling (Graduation May 2015)

Favorite Pastime: Playing and coaching softball

Favorite Quotes: "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."

"Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose"

"Enjoy the journey"

Graduate Assistant for Student Life and Leadership

 Nicole Howard

The Graduate Assistant for Student Life and Leadership is resposible for assisting the office in areas of programming including the Community Service Fair, IPFW's NOH8 Campaign, and The BIG Event. 

In addition, the Graduate Assistant for Student Life and Leadership assists in the implementation of departmental programs and activities as well as assist students with general questions.

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Facts about Nicole

Hometown: Decatur, IN.

Birthday Month: September

Graduate School: Working towards MEd in Counselor Education, IPFW

Undergraduate School: BS in Biology Pre-Med, BS in General Studies, and AS in Chemical Methods with Honors Certificate from IPFW. 

Favorite Pastime: Arts and Crafts; Vacationing; Gardening

Favorite Quotes: You only fail when you stop trying - Helen Keller

You much be the change you wish to see in the world - Mahatma Ghandi

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. - Albus Dumbledore