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Student Affairs

The purpose of the Office of Student Affairs is to advocate for the success and wellness of each student and the student body as a whole by serving as a coach to students and as a liaison between students and all other curricular and extra-curricular departments at the college and university levels.

OSA COMP-Northwest team

COMP & COMP-Northwest Office of Student Affairs


  • Advocates for collective and individual student needs
  • Connects students to resources based on their individual needs
  • Assists students in optimizing their personal “brand” and maximizing their residency options
  • Guides students towards healthy and sustainable relationships with patients, colleagues, faculty and staff
  • Collaborates with faculty and key departments to achieve the best student educational outcomes
  • Encourages students to stay healthy and achieve balance between life and school
  • Implements innovative strategies for supporting and caring for our students
  • Models humanism and the highest professional and ethical standards
  • Promotes effective communication, cultural awareness, and inclusivity
Portrait of Michelle Park, EdD

Michelle Park, EdD

COMP

Associate Dean, Student Affairs

michellepark@westernu.edu

Portrait of Marcus Alderman, MBA

Marcus Alderman, MBA

COMP-Northwest

Director of Student Affairs

malderman@westernu.edu

Support Staff

Portrait of David Benton

David Benton

COMP

Assistant Director, Student Affairs and Special Events

bentond@westernu.edu

Portrait of Pamela Nunn, BA

Pamela Nunn, BA

COMP

Administrative Associate II

pnunn@westernu.edu

Portrait of Trashon Taylor

Trashon Taylor

COMP

Student Affairs and Events Manager

ttaylor@westernu.edu

Portrait of Geddy Kowanda

Geddy Kowanda

COMP-Northwest

Coordinator

gkowanda@westernu.edu

Portrait of Darlene Bowyer

Darlene Bowyer

COMP/COMP-Northwest

Administrative Associate II, SPC

dbowyer@westernu.edu