Barbara LoMonacoWilliam T. Young Campus Center
(859) 233-8215; blomonaco@transy.edu
Barbara earned her bachelor's degree in philosophy and her master's degree and Ph.D. in anthropology from Southern Methodist University. As dean of students, she oversees implementation of university rules and policies, addresses student concerns, and seeks to promote the personal and intellectual development of students. She has been a faculty member at Transylvania since 1996.
Karen AndersonCARE House
(859) 233-8182; kanderson@transy.edu
Karen is a graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a master's degree from Kent State University. She coordinates service projects, directs the community service work/study program, advises the alternative breaks program, supervises Transylvania's AmeriCorps program, and manages the membership of the community garden. She has been on staff at Transylvania since 1994.
Marian BakerWilliam T. Young Campus Center
(859) 233-8215; mhbaker@transy.edu
Marian graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English, has done graduate work in English at Michigan State University, and studied Spanish at Transylvania. She joined the Transylvania staff in 1982 and has worked in student affairs since 1984.
Georgeann Stamper BrownWilliam T. Young Campus Center
(859) 281-3633; gstamperbrown@transy.edu
Georgeann, a Transylvania graduate, holds a Ph.D. in clinical-community psychology from the University of South Carolina. She returned to Transylvania in 2007 as clinician and director of the counseling center. Georgeann meets with students for individual therapy and provides outreach programming on campus to encourage healthy habits that promote good mental health. She can help students adjust to college life, manage stress, and tackle issues relating to time management, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, substance abuse, eating disorders, and grief or loss.
Robert C. BrownWilliam T. Young Campus Center
(859) 233-8889; robrown@transy.edu
Bob holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Science in Education from Indiana University. He has worked in student affairs at Transylvania since 2001. As associate dean of student affairs, he provides oversight for residence life, student involvement and leadership, judicial affairs, community service and civic engagement, and the William T. Young Campus Center.
Michael D. Covert107 Old Morrison
(859) 233-8550; mcovert@transy.edu
Michael is a graduate of Transylvania and holds a Master of Science degree from Indiana University and a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. He has worked in Transylvania's student affairs area since 1996. Among his responsibilities as associate dean of students and associate vice president for retention are administrative planning and execution of August term and oversight of the university's retention efforts and international student program.
Brenda DennisWilliam T. Young Campus Center
(859) 233-3682; bdennis@transy.edu
Brenda has a background in nursing and social services and a bachelor's degree in housing and design from the University of Kentucky. Joining the Transylvania staff in 2010, Brenda is now responsible for coordinating disability services and counseling appointments and providing assistance for the many projects of the department of health and wellness.
Wilson DickinsonCARE House
(859) 281-3691; tdickinson@transy.edu
Wilson holds a Bachelor of Arts from Transylvania, a Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt, and a Ph.D. in religion from Syracuse University. He works to integrate the liberal arts and religious life through spiritual development, theological reflection, and social awareness. Wilson is an advisor for student religious organizations, a chaplain for the campus community, and a liaison between the university and the various religious bodies of Central Kentucky.
Diane FoutWilliam T. Young Campus Center
(859) 233-8133; dfout@transy.edu
Diane holds a bachelor's degree in public relations and a master's degree in higher education from Western Kentucky University. She has worked at Transylvania since 1990. As the director of the William T. Young Campus Center, Diane is responsible for all aspects of the building and its uses as it serves the goals of student affairs.
Tristan Fretwell002 Forrer Hall
(859) 233-8498; tfretwell@transy.edu
Tristan holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Asbury University and a master's in social work from the University of Kentucky. His education helped prepare him for his experience as a child protective services worker. He joined the residence life staff at Transylvania while he was working on his master's degree and is now employed full-time, overseeing and managing the residence halls and residence life staff.
Ashley Gutshall006 Forrer Hall
(859) 233-8131; agutshall@transy.edu
Ashley graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in English before serving for two years as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer at Transylvania University. Following her years as a VISTA volunteer, she earned a Master of Education in higher education and student affairs from the University of South Carolina. She returned to Transylvania in 2012 to work in residence life and to co-supervise the resident advisor staff.
Ashley Hinton-MoncerBeck 3022
(859) 233-8854; ahinton@transy.edu
Ashley holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a master's degree in health promotion from the University of Kentucky, as well as a master's degree in public health from Eastern Kentucky University. Ashley came to Transylvania in 2002. She oversees various programs related to health and wellness, including alcohol awareness programs and the Green Dot violence prevention initiative. Ashley also serves as the Title IX Coordinator for the University.
Rainey MasonForrer Hall
(859) 233-8131; rmason@transy.edu
Rainey has provided assistance to the residence life program at Transylvania since 1993, including tracking room keys, student mailboxes, and meal plan records. She is also responsible for reserving conference rooms, lobby space, and residential areas for campus events.
Darlene OgataOld Morrison 107
(859) 233-8805; dogata@transy.edu
Darlene has a bachelor's degree in elementary education with an English emphasis from Eastern Kentucky University and a master's degree as a literacy specialist from Asbury University. She has many years of experience working with refugees and international students. Darlene joined Transylvania's student affairs staff in 2012 and oversees the international student program, helping international students as they adapt to college life and life in the United States. She also manages Transylvania's Host Family Program.
Angela Poe212 Old Morrison
(859) 233-8278; apoe@transy.edu
Angela has a bachelor's degree in natural resource conservation and management from the University of Kentucky and a master's degree in communication from The Ohio State University. Angela joined the Transylvania staff in 2010 and works with students, faculty, and staff to integrate sustainability into all aspects of campus life.
Aaron RobertsWilliam T. Young Campus Center
(859) 281-3501; aroberts@transy.edu
Aaron received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Georgetown College and a Master of Education degree in college student personnel from the University of Louisville. Aaron joined the Transylvania staff in 2012 and helps manage student organizations and coordinate Greek initiatives and judicial/standards boards. He is also helping develop a holistic leadership curriculum.
Laina SmithForrer Back Lobby
(859) 233-8127; lsmith@transy.edu
Laina holds an associate's degree in nursing from Prince Georges Community College, a bachelor's degree in nursing from Eastern Kentucky University, and board certification in college health nursing. Laina came to Transylvania in 1998 and works to help the Transylvania community maintain wellness through individual consultations and educational programming.
Kathy SusmanWilliam T. Young Campus Center
(859) 233-8173; ksusman@transy.edu
Kathy holds a master's degree in clinical psychology from Marshall University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kentucky. She came to Transylvania in 2010. With experience as a certified psychologist in private, hospital, and community mental health settings, Kathy can help students manage challenging situations that may cause them distress or anxiety.
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