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 Student Affairs Representatives (New Student Orientation)College of Allied Health Professions - Department of Physician Assistant EducationCollege of Allied Health Professions - Department of Physical Therapy Education College of Dental Medicine College of Graduate Nursing College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific College of Optometry College of Pharmacy College of Podiatric Medicine College of Veterinary Medicine University Student Affairs 
Angela MarcrumOffice Coordinator Department of Physician Assistant Education (909) 469-5395 amarcrum@westernu.edu I can help you with: I assist students with information pertaining to the University, College and PA Program Orientations, Convocation and White Coat Ceremony. I also handle the "behind the scenes" stuff like all of the paperwork that gets passed out the students and getting them entered into the various databases we use for grading. Throughout the year I assist students with anything from Jury duty letters and bandaging boo-boo's to reserving rooms for pizza parties. Favorite part of the job: Getting to know the students and helping them any way I can. Best Advice: Take advantage of the opportunities and resources that are available to you and use the experience and knowledge of your peers to help you make it through. 
Tiffany WitherspoonClinical Education Assistant Department of Physical Therapy Education 909-469-5545 twitherspoon@westernu.edu I can help you with: I can assist students with answering questions in regards to clinical rotations and also in regards to College Events. Favorite part of the job: I like working with the students and being able to assist them with providing them with clinical rotations it is fulfilling for me to send students to facilities and have them come back and say what great experience they received and also the feedback from the various facilities. I find my job fulfilling because I get direct access to work with the students everyday and a chance to see them grow and succeed into professionals in the medical field. Best Advice: If possible live close to campus because you will need a lot of study time. Use your time wisely and make the best of every moment because time goes by very quickly.  Rosemary Monehen, MSAssistant Dean, Predoctoral Education & Assessment College of Dental Medicine 909-706-3550 rmonehen@westernu.edu I can help you with:In my position, I have the pleasure of helping the dental students from orientation week through graduation. Whether you are trying to locate Lecture Hall West, wondering what the next semester's schedule will look like, or have a concern, I'm here to provide assistance. Favorite part of the job: Having the opportunity to be part of a new dental school and assisting dedicated, enthusiastic students. Best Advice: Relax and enjoy the WesternU experience. Work hard but focus on creating balance between your studies and your hobbies. Be assured that the entire College of Dental Medicine faculty and staff will strive to provide a supportive environment in which you can thrive. 
Mitzi McKayDirector of Student Services College of Graduate Nursing 909-469-5255 mmckay@westernu.edu I can help you with: As Director of Student Services for the College of Graduate Nursing it is my job to help our students navigate through, not only Welcome Week but through their entire educational experience at Western. Favorite part of the job: Watching them form long lasting bonds with classmates, watching them grow into extremely passionate healthcare professionals and then hearing from them after they have been out working. Best Advice: Be patient, be diligent, be prepared, be good to yourselves. 
Gisele Tackoor, JDAssistant Dean of Student Affairs College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 909-469-5414 gtackoor@westernu.edu I can help with: I help the students acclimate into the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP). I work with all university departments to promote academic, career, personal, and social development of the students. I serve as an advocate for the students. Favorite part of the job: Getting to know the students individually and appreciating their uniqueness Best advice: Value the Education and Embrace the Experience. Ann Ellis, M.Ed Assistant Dean of Student Affairs College of Optometry Beginning July 10, 2009 For assistance before July 10, please contact Lori Rees at 909-706-3506 or lrees@westernu.edu  Mark IannuzzoDirector of Student Services College of Pharmacy 909-469-5507 miannuzzo@westernu.edu I can help you with: I am here to help students with their transition into their doctorate program. I will provide all the details you need to know so that when you start your first day of class you'll know exactly where you should be and what you should be doing. During the academic year, I am here to assist you with any problems, both personal and academic, that you might encounter. I am a resource for any questions you might have about anything, if I don't know the answer, I can find out or point you in the right direction. Above all else, I am here to help you succeed in the pharmacy program. Favorite part of the job: Students make my job exciting! No two days are ever the same because the students come into my office with different issues or problems to deal with or solve. I also like those days when they come to my office just to say hi, talk about what going on in their lives, or we just have a good laugh over something. Best advice: JUST RELAX!!! I know you have a lot of excitement and anxiety about starting your graduate degree. Just remember we want to see you do well just as much as you do. We're here to help and we'll do everything we can to help you succeed.  Amber Del Pozo, MADirector of Student Services College of Podiatric Medicine 909-469-3531 adelpozo@westernu.edu  John Tegzes, MA, VMD, DABVTDirector, Year 1 Curriculum Professor, Toxicology College of Veterinary Medicine 909-469-5652 jtegzes@westernu.edu I can help with: As the Director of the First Year of the Veterinary Curriculum, I can help you with all your curriculum needs. This includes Orientation and Welcome Week, preparing you for success in our PBL curriculum, and guidance with all facets of the curriculum. I can help you with understanding your daily academic schedule, tell you where to find the laboratories and classrooms, and show you how to find a content expert in Anatomy (or any other discipline). Our curriculum may seem a bit unstructured to those of you coming from traditional didactic undergraduate universities, but it actually has quite a bit of structure and organization. You are always welcome to visit me in my office, or to send me a quick email, if I can ever be of assistance. As the summer progresses, you will be receiving important information from me regarding Orientation and Welcome Week. During orientation week, we will introduce you to the skills that are important to develop in order to ensure your success in your education and in your career. Favorite part of the job: I really love interacting with students, who more correctly, are my new colleagues. The Veterinary Profession is an amazing healthcare career, and I really enjoy working with students, and seeing their transformation into the professionals that they become as a result of our curriculum. Best advice: The adjustment to a PBL curriculum can be challenging. To ease your transition into becoming a student-centered learner, it would be very wise to buy and read this book before you arrive on campus in August: Navigating Problem-Based Learning, by Samy Azer, published by Elsevier (ISBN 978-0-7295-3827-5). 
Michelle EmmertDirector of University Student Relations 909-469-5616 memmert@westernu.edu I can help you with: I can help you with questions related to the Student Government Association, WesternU Clubs and student-led club events. My staff can also assist with health insurance, fitness membership benefits, housing website, and Metrolink discount questions. Favorite part of the job: Being surrounded by intelligent, compassionate and energized students all day! I also enjoy helping student leaders continue to develop their leadership skills as they coordinate events and uphold the responsibilities of their positions. Best advice: Academics always come first, but be sure to also take a little time each week to keep your relationships strong, you body healthy, and your cultural/spiritual lives active. As a health professional it's important to maintain a healthy balance and I encourage you to start now as a student. Also, bookmark the forms page: you'll need it if you're even a little involved with club activities. | |
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