Welcome to new staff on campus
In addition to the new faculty, I introduced previously, we also have two dozen new staff members. Although they’re not typically in the classroom, these individuals often have much direct contact with students and contribute greatly to making a VCSU education what it is for our students and their families.
Joining the staff at VCSU are the following 17 individuals who assume a variety of roles, from coaching to Enrollment Services to Facilities and more.
 | Allen Burgad – dean, school of education |
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 | Erin Edinger – interim director for residence life |
 | Rebecca Gourde – library associate |
 | Michaela Hamilton – human resources/payroll specialist |
 | Tammy Jo A. Taft – director for marketing and communication |
 | Alec Brown – graduate assistant football |
 | Danielle Kobata – assistant athletic trainer |
 | Alex Kretzschmar – interim assistant football coach |
 | Dalvin Simmons – graduate assistant football coach |
 | Charles Bowen – heat plant operator |
 | Andrew Schwab – heat plant operator |
 | Wayne Kuntz – maintenance/plumber |
 | Michael Baughman – heat plant operator |
 | Dennis Moore – building services |
 | Lynn Wilson – building services |
 | Paul Thilmony – building services |
It should be noted that Allen, Erin, and Paul are all VCSU alumni.
Other staff members recognized formally at Welcome Week include the following seven individuals who joined us during the last academic year. They also participated in our group orientation sessions this August. This group includes:
 | Rachel Bopp – administrative and assessment assistant |
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 | Samuel Carroll – student records specialist |
 | Sheldon Greywater – admissions counselor |
 | Taylor Henningsgard – interim assistant women’s basketball coach |
 | Timothy Wagner – interim assistant men’s basketball coach |
 | Cory Ley – building services |
 | Russell Marker – building services |
 | Daniel Ryan – building services |
Note that Cory also graduated from VCSU.
That’s 24 people in new staff roles here at VCSU. Each of them plays a key part in providing our students with the coaching, services and facilities needed to succeed here in Valley City, and we are proud to have them on the VCSU team.
Go Vikings!