Florida Institute of Technology
High Tech with a Human Touch
Staff
The Office of Student Life is located on the second floor of the Denius Student Center.
Our Mission
Student Life programs and services strive to develop a living and learning environment that enables students to achieve their fullest potential; healthy and rewarding quality of life, and a sense of community and spirit of Florida tech, whereby, students and other institutional shareholders (faculty, staff, parents, alumni, community, and friends ) feel a genuine connection to the university.
Bailey, Father Douglas
Catholic Campus Chaplain
Email: dbailey@fit.edu
Office Phone: 321.674.8045 or 321.674.7176
Website: http://www.fit.edu/ccm/
Office Location: Bldg. 610, Room 104
Bennett, John
Assistant Dean for Student Activities
Email: jbennett@fit.edu
Office Phone: 321-674-8080
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Office Location: 2nd Floor SUB
Personal info: John received his Bachelor's and Masters from California University of Pennsylvania in California, Pennsylvania. He advises the Student Government Association, the Campus Activities Board, and over 100 student organizations on campus. Before coming to Florida Tech, John worked at Ball State University for seven years as the Assistant Director of Orientation.
Bowers, Rodney
Associate Provost for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
Email: rbowers@fit.edu
Office Phone: 321.674.8080
Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Office Location: 215 Denius Student Center
Personal info: Dean Bowers has been at Florida Tech since 1990. His responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of student affairs, which include academic support, orientation, student activities, residence life, fraternity and sorority life, health services, campus ministries, and civic engagement.
Carnley, Cassandra "Cat"
Assistant Dean for Student Activities
Email: cmcguirecarnley@fit.edu Office Phone: 321-674-8080
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Office Location: 2nd Floor SUB
Personal info: Cat received her B.S. and M.Ed. from University of West Florida. She coordinates Orientation, Civic Engagement, and Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Dawson, Rev. Darice
Protestant Campus Chaplain
Email: pcmrev@fit.edu
Office Phone: 321.674.7476 or 321.733.7044
Website: http://www.fit.edu/pcm/
Office Location: Bldg. 610, Room 104
Personal info:Rev. Darice KW Dawson, chaplain since 1996, received her Bachelor of Arts in Human Development Services (Mental Health track) from Eckerd College in 1991, and her Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary in 1994. She is specially trained for pastoral ministry and has an avid interest in the unique needs of young adults. Darice is an ordained Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) minister, but her work on campus is ecumenical in nature. Thus, she equally represents on campus all Protestant Christian denominations and churches. Look for her on Facebook.
Gigurere, Veronica
Director, Enhanced Freshman Experience Program and Associate Director, Academic Support Services
Email: vgiguere@fit.edu
Office Phone: 321.674.7115
Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Office Location: Academic Support Center
Personal info: You can meet with Veronica to discuss issues specifically relating to your freshman year, your University Experience class, or your study and exam strategies. Veronica also directs the Enhanced freshman Experience program and works one-on-one with those students to ensure first-year academic success.
Green, Joanne
Financial Coordinator for Student Life
Email: jogreen@fit.edu
Office Phone: 321-674-8134
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Office Location: 2nd Floor SUB
Personal info: Manages office and student organization budgets.
Leviere, A. J.
Assistant Dean for Residence Life
Email: aleviere@fit.edu
Office Phone: (321) 674-8160 or (321) 674-8080
Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Office Location: 2nd Floor SUB
Marino, Deborah
Director, Holzer Health Center
Mrs. Marino is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
and has been the director since 2001. She is more than willing to assist you with any of your healthcare needs. She is located in the Holzer Health Center.
Newcombe, Rodd
Director, Academic Support Services
Email: newcombe@fit.edu
Office Phone: 321.674.87110
Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Office Location: Academic Support Center
Personal info: Contact Rodd if you have any questions about special needs or learning accommodations. This includes testing accomodations as well as assistance with note-taking and study strategies. As the director of Academic Support, Rodd is able to assist students regarding class/instructor conflicts, uncertainty regarding major choice, college adjustment or issues resulting in academic probation status.
Thompson, Judy
Administrative Assistant
Email: thompson@fit.edu
Office Phone: 321-674-8080
Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Office Location: 2nd Floor SUB
Personal info: Supervises front office and work study students.