Educated at Assumption College (B.A.) and Suffolk University (M.Ed.), Jennifer has been working with college students for over 15 years. Jennifer joined the University of New England in 2005 and in addition to leading the Division of Student Affairs, is currently pursuing her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at UNE. Experience at previous institutions includes various positions in Residence Life, Student Activities and Community Volunteer Services / Service Learning. Jennifer has served as the National Volunteer Coordinator of NASPA, a leading organization of student affairs professionals in higher education, and is the past... Read More

Charlie Haycook joined the Housing and Residential/Commuter Life team in July 2018 as the Area Coordinator of the Quad Area. Originally from Derry, New Hampshire, Charlie attended the University of New Hampshire and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Ancient/Medieval History. After graduating from UNH, Charlie moved to Salem, Massachusetts to begin his career in Student Affairs while attending the Master of Education in Higher Education in Student Affairs (HESA) program at Salem State University. While at SSU, he worked primarily... Read More

William Johnson joined the University of New England staff in July of 2018 as an Area Coordinator. From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, William went to Chestnut Hill College for his undegraduate degree in Psychology. Being fully exposed to student affairs through various student leadership positions William persued a Master's Degree in Counseling at Shippensburg University, with a specialization in College Student Personnel. Prior to employment at UNE, William was a Residence Director for Shippensburg University, gaining further experience in Residence Life &... Read More

Shane joined the University of New England staff in December of 2016 as the Director of Student Conduct. Originally from Woodland, Maine, he is a graduate of the University of Maine at Farmington with a B.A. in Psychology and Northeastern University with a M.S. in Counseling Psychology and College Student Development. Shane has worked with college students for over 15 years in the areas of residential life, student involvement, student conduct, academic advising, veteran services, career and transfer services, new... Read More

Tiyana Mikell joined the University of New England staff in July of 2018 from right outside of the area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tiyana is a two time graduate from Shippensburg University with earning her Bachelors of Social Work for her undergraduate degree and then returning to earn her Masters of Science in Counseling with a concentration in College Student Personnel. While in her undergraduate career, Tiyana has worked in many offices including the Dean of Students, New Student Orientation, the... Read More

Denise is very excited to have joined the staff at the University of New England in July of 2018.   She is the Director of Housing and Residential/Commuter Life and as such provides vision and oversight to the department in support of the mission of the university.  After receiving both a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and a master’s degree in College Student Development from the University of Maine she went on to hold professional positions in student affairs in Maine,... Read More

Joel has been working at UNE since March of 1998, first in the COM Curriculum Office, then in his current position in Graduate and Professional Student Affairs since 2002.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Southern Maine.  Before coming to UNE, he worked for the Jewish Community Center and Jewish Federation of Southern Maine (now known as the Jewish Community Alliance).  He is a landlord in the Portland area.... Read More

Erica Rousseau has worked in education for over twenty years and in the Student Affairs realm for over ten years.  Her research is in American Ethnic Studies and Education.  Erica enjoys working with students in the areas of self-discovery, cultural exploration, social justice and leadership.  Read More