Campus Life UP • Get a Life!

Eric E. Arneson Director of Campus Life. Education: BS from the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse, MA from Bowling Green State University, and currently in the dissertation stage of Ed. D. at FIU. General Responsibilities: I have overall responsibility for the Department of Campus Life. I supervise staff, advise students, and oversee budgets. I work with with our dynamic team to partner with our students in creating opportunites for involvment and success. Fun Fact: I have met every living member of Martin Luther King Jr.'s family.
Andrea Gaspardino Kovachy Associate Director. Education: BS, History, Western New England College MA, College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University General Responsibilities: Currently I work with the Panhellenic Council Executive Board, Homecoming Council and Student Programming Council. I assist with programming initiatives and administrative duties within our office. I also supervise two of our assistant directors and one graduate assistant. Fun Fact: I make really good Chocolate Chip Pancakes.
Jose Toscano Assistant Director, SGA Education: Masters in Education, Bachelors in History General Responsibilities: Advisor to Student Government and Panther Rage Fun Fact: Born on Christmas Day!
Allison J. Foster Assistant Director, Campus Life Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Stetson University, Master of Arts in Education, Concentration: Higher Education Administration, University of Connecticut General Responsibilities: Council for Student Organizations & general student organization support, Graduate Student Association, Advisor Training, Order of Omega Advisor Fun Fact: Test
JD Louk Assistant Director Education: M.Ed. in Higher Education and an M.A. in Communication & Forgien Languages General Responsibilities: Sorority & Fraterntiy Life Fun Fact: Test
Ronnie L. Mittleman Publications, Supervisor Education: Technical Degree in Fashion and Costume Design General Responsibilities: Getting quotes / pricing / ordering of give-aways, merchandise, clothing, print material, etc. for Campus Life and its clubs & organizations. Production of Student Life Awards Banquet, Upkeep of Bulletin Boards, Signage, Advisor to Best Buddies and Delta Lambda Phi Fun Fact: Growing up in NY and singing forever, placed me in the same surroundings as the very talented and famous. Was just a great environment!
Deon Butler Sr. Graphic Designer & Web Designer Publication Specialist Education: BA in Fine Arts & Mix Media from Florida International University. General Responsibilities: Include building digital graphics for logos, advertising & marketing material, posters, photography, print media, etc. as well as web design and support. Fun Fact: I have played to more than 50,000 people at one time and have performed / worked with some of the worlds leading Dj's & Electronic Music Artist.
Danny Plana Graphic Designer / Web Designer Education: BA in Graphic Design from Florida Atlantic University General Responsibilities: Conceptualize, design, and produce print and web-based graphics for various student organizations around FIU. Including, but not limited to: banners, flyers, posters, brochures, calendars, business cards, websites and much more. Fun Fact: I met Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker from Star Wars) but I have yet to learn the ways of the force...
Belkys Amodia Administrative Assistant Education: 2 yrs at MDCC South Campus Psychology / Humanities General Responsibilities: I assist the Director and Administrative Staff with their travel, the scheduling of their calendars, purchase orders, monthly billing for the FIJI / PIKE Houses, help students with their events, edit the student handbook, hire / supervise the student assistants and the front office. Fun Fact: Growing up in Miami has helped me appreciate the different cultures. I have 5 GOD children and a hot dog for a grandson. I belong to BIG BROTHER / BIG SISTER Love Children.
Betty Joyce Wright Senior Secretary, Campus Life Education: Attended 2 yrs. Of college at Florida Memorial College, Miami. FL. General Responsibilities: To provide direct secretarial support to the CL staff. Process contracts for SPC, CSO organizations, Football, Panther Rage, etc. for vendors they are interested in bringing to campus (comedians, lectures, DJ's etc.) Fun Fact: I play the cornet musical instrument and enjoy listening to All types of music
Lily Alfonso Senior Secretary, SGA General Responsibilities: General Responsibility Area: Provide secretarial support to the SGA office. Process all purchasing, payroll, & contract paperwork as needed. Work closely with the SGA advisor to make sure that the SGA Elections run smoothly on a yearly basis. Fun Fact: I used to be a piano teacher
Melissa Sabatier Senior Clerk, SGA Education: will be graduating in December with my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. In addition, I am beginning my Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration. General Responsibilities: Travel (TAR’s, Reimbursements, rental of vehicles, hotel reservations, direct deposits, cash advances, etc.), Personnel Records (PAF’s, Contracts for Temp Employment) FSA Contact, Student Elections (volunteer recruitment, catering, tech needs, candidate application preparation and collection, etc.) Fun Fact: I enjoy dancing!
Maria Rovira Graduate Assistant Education: B.A. in English from Florida International University (Fall 2006); M.S. in Higher Education Administration from Florida International University (In Progress) General Responsibilities: Council for Student Organizations (CSO) co-advisor and registration, Student organization advisor training and newsletter, ICS Training, Panhellenic Council and Rho Gamma co-advisor, Ignite advisor, CLOT advisor Fun Fact: I am Phi Beta Kappa
Joanna Garcia Graduate Assistant Education: BA/ Sociology Major from the University of Florida General Responsibilities: Sorority & Fraternity Life Fun Fact: When I was younger I wanted to become a dolphin trainer and I would still like to do this aside from my career.