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Meet the Staff
| | Linda Carroll, B.Ed; M.Ed., Student Services Officer Office: AS234D
Phone: (709) 637-6249
Email: lcarroll@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: My role has mainly to do with financial concerns of students. Student Aid inquiries, scholarships, employment on campus and providing emergency loans are my main focus. Other areas of responsibilities include: Campus Ministry, Liquor Services and Campus Cards. |  |
| | Justin Coombs, Offf-Campus Housing Co-ordinator Office: RES221
Phone: (709) 637-6200 ext 1286
Email: jcoombs@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: I assist students with locating appropriate off-campus housing and with any issues that may arise when renting or boarding. I work directly with local landlords and maintain an online listing of available rentals in the Corner Brook area. I identify and respond to student needs by meeting directly with students and provide information regarding living off-campus, including the rights & responsibilities of being a tenant. I also develop and implement programs to enhance student life and help connect students to campus. As well, I partner with other student services staff on initiatives to improve the overall student experience. |  |
| | Debbie Evans, Student Housing Officer Office: RES221
Phone: (709) 637-6266
Email: devans@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: I am responsible for the administration of the Student Housing Office. I function in a front-line capacity, answering inquiries either in person, by telephone or by e-mail. I coordinate the activities of maintenance and custodial staff within the housing facility and I determine the need for supplies and equipment necessary to maintain operation of the housing facility on a daily basis. I also work closely with the Manager of Student Housing, the Residence Life Office, Residence Assistants and Proctors and other departments to ensure the smooth functioning of the housing facility. |  |
| | Janice Galliott, B.P.E Co-op, Wellness Educator Office: AS234C
Phone: (709) 637-6200 ext 6470
Email: jgalliot@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: I provide students with the opportunity to be active in a variety of ways. I develop and implement various recreation programs for students. This includes programs like swimming and intramural sports using SWGC’s gym and pool. As well, I develop programs that take advantage of our natural environment like skiing at Marble Mountain. I organize competitive sport teams to play in local and provincial tournaments. Also, I develop wellness campaigns which can help inform students about important issues such as responsible drinking. |  |
| | Debbie Janes, Intermediate Secretary, Student Services Office: AS234
Phone: (709) 637-6232
Email: djanes@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: I am Intermediate Secretary of Student Services. I provide Secretarial support for staff in the Student Affairs office. I also book appointments for the counsellors. I sometimes give direction to students who feel lost and are unsure about which department does what at the College. |  |
| | Theresa Janes, Numeracy Instructional Assistant Office: AS234A
Phone: (709) 637-6200 ext 6420
Email: tmjanes@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: Working as the Numeracy Instructional Assistant in the Student Services Learning Centre I provide assistance to students in any course requiring mathematics. My duties include working with students demonstrating basic numeracy and computer operation skills; conducting group tutorials to supplement the mathematical component in regular courses; guiding students in individual and group sessions; and providing any additional assistance as required. |  |
| | Diane Johnson Office: Office AS 235
Phone: (709) 637-6200 ext. 6444
Email: djohnson@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: As Supervisor of Supplemental Instruction (SI) and Peer Tutoring, I coordinate and oversee the student-led academic support programs on campus. I hire and train student SI leaders and liaison with faculty to establish and promote support services. I also fill requests for tutors in a wide range of subjects by screening, hiring, and matching the best peer tutors our campus has to offer its students. I work closely with students, faculty, and staff to encourage meaningful student employment on campus and provide quality academic assistance. |  |
| | Jennifer McGinn, Senior Career Development Coordinator Office: AS232D
Phone: (709) 637-6200 ext 6142
Email: jemcginn@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: I coordinate the Grenfell Career Development Services, which is committed to orchestrating the career development, experiential workplace learning, and employer networking needs of students and alumni. GCDS's mission is to educate and motivate all Grenfell students and alumni to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals. |  |
| | Jennifer Mitchell, B.A. (Sociology), Certificate in Criminology, Manager, Student Housing Office: RES201
Phone: (709) 637-6270
Email: jmitchell@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: I am responsible for the general management of housing operations and residence life. I work closely with housing and student staff, other university administrators, and student leaders, to ensure the best possible living environment for Grenfell College on-campus students. |  |
| | Nicole Newell, B.Kin (Co-op) Memorial University of Newfoundland Office: Res Life Officer
Phone: 637-6200 ext. 1384
Email: nnewell@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: I am responsible for orienting new students to residence living, identifying student needs, responding to student problems and issues and promoting responsible behavior among residence/chalet students. I also coordinate residence life programming and I supervise student staff.
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| | Lorna Payne, Bachelor of Social Work, Coordinator, Learning Centre Office: AS235A
Phone: (709) 637-6268
Email: lpayne@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: I oversee the operation of the Learning Centre. I am responsible for study skills training, organization of accommodations for special needs students, disbursement of career information and career advising, and most other duties as directed. In addition, I organize and implement the Summer Bridge Program for the College. |  |
| | Mary Sparkes, M. Ed. in Higher Education, Co-ordinator - Student Services Office: AS234A
Phone: (709) 637-6248
Email: msparkes@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: I oversee the activities & services of the various units of the department, which includes Student Housing, Recreation and Wellness, Orientation, Leaning Center, Campus Ministry, Student Employment, Scholarships, and Loans for students. I represent the department at the Academic Council, Senior Planning Committee, and Academic Administrators group. I manage the budget, liaise with GCSU on issues of mutual interest, and coordinate university-wide initiatives and issues. |  |
| | Shanda Williams, Student Programming Co-ordinator (International) Office: AS234B
Phone: 637-6200 ext. 6525
Email: swilliams@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: I work to provide programming and support for all of the international students attending Grenfell College. I assist students with the adjustment to a new culture, including recreational events, trip to local areas, etc. I also provide immigration support, including study permits and off-campus work permits. I also am responsible for the international health insurance for international students. I work specifically to help our international students have a valuable and successful experience while at Grenfell College. |  |
| | Beverly Young, Literacy Instructional Assistant Office: AS235C
Phone: (709) 637-6200 ext 6412
Email: byoung@grenfell.mun.ca Research Interests: Working in Student Services Learning Centre as the Literacy Instructional Assistant provides an ideal setting for merging my interests in art and culture into a helping profession. I work with university students, faculty, and staff to provide assistance in writing courses, namely through tutorials, private consultations, and class presentations. It is very rewarding to help cultivate valuable literacy skills that will help Grenfell’s students not only in their academic programs, but also in their future careers. |  |
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