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We know how hard life as a college student can be. So do the faculty and staff here at EMU. The people on this page have all agreed to be there to talk to you if you need it...or even if you don't need it. They've even been kind enough to share with us a bit about themselves so you could get to know them better! So feel free to contact any of the below people to talk about..ya know...whatever

Nicole Banks
Email Address
nicole.banks@emich.edu
Department
Dean of Students Department
Position(s)
Associate Dean of Students
Office Location
212 King Hall
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. by appointment
Office Phone
734.487.3118
Relation to LGBTA Community
ally
Hobbies
none noteworthy
Inspirational person in your life
Rose Martin
Favorite TV Show
Will & Grace
Favorite Movie
Color Purple
What's in your CD player?
Nothing at the moment
Book on your night stand
E.Lynn Harris - something
Words to live by
Be you

Rosalyn Barclay
Email Address
rosalyn.barclay@emich.edu
Department
Counseling Services
Office Location
313 Snow Health Center
Office Hours
8-5 weekly
Office Phone
487-1118
Relation to LGBTA Community
ally
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
related only - women's studies
Hobbies
bicycling, reading when time permits
Why you filled this form out
I am interested in proving a listening ear and support as needed

Tana Bridge
Email Address
tbridge@emich.edu
Department
social work
Position
full lecturer
Office Location
206L Marshall
Office Hours
10-12 M & W or appt
Office Phone
487-3224
Relation to LGBTA Community
ally
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
Field, Research, Practice
Hobbies
HA - who has the time!
Inspirational person in your life
My children
Favorite TV Show
No time!
Favorite Movie
Wizard of Oz
Book on your night stand
No time!
Words to live by
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!!!
Why you filled this form out
I care...
Closing Thoughts
I am here - I am excited about the diversity of this world. Stop by and share your perspective!

 

Michael W. K. Chan
Email Address
mchan1@emich.edu
Department
Occupational Therapy
Position
Assistant Professor
Office Location
316 Marshall Building
Office Hours
M-F 2:30 - 4:30
Office Phone
734-487-2381
Relation to LGBTA Community
Gay
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
Clinical intervention courses
Hobbies
Figure-skating, travel, music, theater and dining out.
Inspirational person in your life
Harvey Milk
Favorite TV Show
Law & Order
Favorite Movie
Harold & Maude
What's in your CD player?
Sound track from "Fame"
Book on your night stand
Five People You Meet in Heaven
Words to live by
Carpe Diem
Why you filled this form out
I would like to return some of the gifts I have been given i the past.
Closing Thoughts
Life is beautiful.

Betty Brown-Chappell, Ph.D., MSW
Email Address
bbrownch@emich.edu
Department
Social Work
Position
Associate Professor and President of the State Chapter of NASW
Biographical Statement
I first got involved with the beloved community through a presentation of a national workshop on inclusion of lbgt content in 1982. Since then I have included content in my social work courses and been an advocate both locally and state-wide on the issues. In 2002 I was honored on campus as a "Role Model and Mentor." My interests are in social welfare policy and leadership especially for, by and with diverse populations.

Gregg Costanzo
Email Address
cl_holytrinity@emich.edu
Organization
Holy Trinity Catholic Student Parish
Position
Director of Campus Ministry
Office Location
511 West Forest
Office Phone
734-482-1400
Relation to LGBTA Community
Ally and Relative
Hobbies
Photpgraphy, web design, movies, finding new restaurants
Inspirational person in your life
My students
Favorite TV Show
West Wing
Favorite Movie
too many to say
What's in your CD player?
Howie Day
Book on your night stand
"Women in Church History" by Joanne Turpin
Words to live by
Love your neighbor as yourself.

MaryJo Desprez
Email Address
mdesprez@emich.edu
Department
University Health Services-Health Education
Position
Associate Director
Office Location
317 Snow
Office Hours
9-5, some evenings
Office Phone
487-2226
Relation to LGBTA Community
ally, relative of LGBT
Hobbies
running, hiking, reading, hanging out with my family
Inspirational person in your life
my family
What's in your CD player?
Jackson Browne
Book on your night stand
Seabiscuit
Words to live by
leave the world better than you found it
Why you filled this form out
I believe in the work of the LGBTRC!

Officer Candace Dorsey
Email Address
cdorsey@emich.edu
Department
Department of Public Safety
Position
Crime Prevention Coordinator
Office Location
Pittman Hall-ground level
Office Hours
varies
Office Phone
487-0987
Relation to LGBTA Community
community resource
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
cultural sensitivity
Hobbies
I wish I had some......
Inspirational person in your life
my mother
Favorite TV Show
Will & Grace & Sex in the City
Favorite Movie
Many
What's in your CD player?
jazz
Book on your night stand
Afro American Fiction
Words to live by
Treat others as you wish to be treated
Why you filled this form out
Students & staff should be aware of their community resources

 

Jim Egge
Email Address
jegge@emich.edu
Department
History and Philosophy
Position
Assistant Professor
Office Location
701F Pray-Harrold
Office Hours
Email for an appointment.
Relation to LGBTA Community
Gay
Favorite TV Show
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
Favorite Movie
Fargo
What's in your CD player?
World Without Tears, Lucinda Williams
Book on your night stand
Cinnamon Gardens, Shyam Selvadurai
Words to live by
If you bring forth what is within you, what you have will save you. (Gospel of Thomas)
Why you filled this form out
To support the LGBTA community at EMU.
Closing Thoughts
Feel free to contact me!

 

Doc Evans
Email Address
DocEvans@direcway.com
Department
CTA
Position
Professor
Office Location
121 Quirk Building
Office Hours
T, TH 9:15-10 and 11-12
Relation to LGBTA Community
Ally-Supporter
Hobbies
Sailing, Travel, Gardening
Inspirational person in your life
Dr. MLK Jr.
Favorite Movie
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Words to live by
First do no harm.
Why you filled this form out
I believe we need to all care about each other, all of us on this planet.
Closing Thoughts
Let there be peace and love in the world and let it begin with me.
  

 

Craig Fuller
Email Address
cfuller4@emich.edu
Department
School of Health Sciences
Position
Assistant Professor
Office Location
322 Marshall
Office Hours
Tues/Wed 1:30-4pm
Office Phone
734-487-3220
Relation to LGBTA Community
gay
Hobbies
sports, movies, theater, dinner, hanging out with friends, snowball fights
Favorite TV Show
Coupling
Favorite Movie
I Think I Do
What's in your CD player?
Moulin Rouge
Book on your night stand
Hilliary Rodham Clinton's biography
Words to live by
Work hard, play hard
Why you filled this form out
I want to serve as a friend to anyone who needs to talk about their situation, especially since I am from a very conservative background.

 

Justin Gerboc
Email Address
jgerboc1@emich.edu
Department
Housing
Position
Area Complex Director for Residence Education
Office Location
Putnam Hall
Office Hours
M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Office Phone
734.487.3700
Relation to LGBTA Community
Ally
Hobbies
ultimate frisbee, poetry, racquetball, volleyball, tennis, golf
What's in your CD player?
3 CDs including a poet/hip hop artist, Frank Sinatra, a mixed CD
Book on your night stand
too many that haven't been opened & my journal
Words to live by
"The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play." - Arthur Toynbee

Ellen Gold
Email Address
ellen.gold@emich.edu
Department
University Health Services
Position(s)
Director
Office Location
315 Snow Health Center
Office Hours
call in advance
Office Phone
487-1107
Relation to LGBTA Community
ally, relative & friend of LGBT
Hobbies
exercise,reading,gardening,spending time with family
Inspirational person in your life
my father
Favorite TV Show
no single favorite
Favorite Movie
Fantasia & Drumline
What's in your CD player?
Nora Jones
Book on your night stand
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
Words to live by
Shoot for the top of the tree, not the stump
Why you filled this form out
I choose to celebrate all people and I value differences
Closing Thoughts
Thank you for providing this opportunity to be included.

Whitney G. Harris
Email Address
whitney.harris@emich.edu
Department
Diversity and Affirmative Action
Position
Director
Office Location
11 Welch Hall
Office Hours
8:00- 12:00 & 13:00- 17:00
Office Phone
734.487.1166
Relation to LGBTA Community
Same-Gender-Loving
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
Men & Masculinities
Hobbies
Reading, Cooking, Writing, Traveling
Inspirational person in your life
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Favorite TV Show
Law & Order
Favorite Movie
Charlotte's Web
What's in your CD player?
Luther Vandross--Dance With My Father
Book on your night stand
Are We Not Men
Words to live by
Never confuse the realities of today with the possiblities of tomorrow
Why you filled this form out
Want to be available as mentor and friend
Closing Thoughts
This, too, shall pass.
  
Stacey Heams
Email Address
Peapod_1@msn.com
Department
EMU Police Department
Position
Police Officer
Office Location
123 Structure Dr.
Office Hours
3p-11p
Office Phone
487-1222
Relation to LGBTA Community
Gay
Hobbies
Biking,softball,working out
Inspirational person in your life
My friends
Favorite TV Show
I dont really watch T.V
Favorite Movie
Gi Jane
What's in your CD player?
Dance Mix
Words to live by
Live each day like its your last!
Closing Thoughts
Be true to yourself..

Mark Higbee
Email Address
mark.higbee@emich.edu
Department
History & Philosophy
Position
associate professor of history
Office Location
702H Pray Harrold
Office Hours
Tue, Thu, 1-2, 3:30-5
Office Phone
487-0066
Relation to LGBTA Community
ally
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
Sexual Communities in US History (gay/lesbian history)
Hobbies
gardening
Inspirational person in your life
Mrs. Fannie Lou Hammer
Favorite TV Show
none
Favorite Movie
Dr. Strangelove
What's in your CD player?
Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers
Book on your night stand
Jane Addams, 20 Years at Hull House
Words to live by
the question is not how we'll die, but how we'll live (Bob Moses)
Why you filled this form out
as a supporter of the LGBTRC, I am glad to be on the list!
Closing Thoughts
it's amazing how many gay friendly organizations exist in the high schools now -- this is a fundamental change in society from when I was in high school in the 70s.

Michael Homel
Email Address
mhomel@emich.edu
Department
History & Philosophy
Position(s)
Professor of History
Office Location
701N Pray-Harrold
Office Hours
MWF 10-10:45, Noon-12:45
Office Phone
487-3067
Relation to LGBTA Community
Ally
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
Women in 20th Centtury US (as HIS 585)

Rocky Jenkins
Email Address
Rocky.Jenkins@EMICH.EDU
Department
Information and Communications Technology Division
Position(s)
Director IT, Network and System Services
Office Location
127 Pray-Harrold
Office Hours
9am - 5pm
Hobbies
Computing, Technology, Gardening, following contemporary issues, etc.
Favorite TV Show
West Wing
Favorite Movie
Contact
What's in your CD player?
Wide variety of music
Why you filled this form out
I spend most of my time focusing on technology issues. However, working with people towards common goals is very rewarding at a personal level. Helping people, either with technology or more broadly, is very important to me.

Paul Leighton
Email Address
see webpage
Department
Sociology, Anthropology & Criminology
Position
Associate Professor
Office Location
712 Pray Harrold
Office Phone
487-0012
Relation to LGBTA Community
ally
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
hate crimes
Hobbies
http://stopviolence.com
Favorite TV Show
Simpsons
What's in your CD player?
Beastie Boys, Ill Communication
Closing Thoughts
http://stopviolence.com/hate/lbgt.htm

Michael G. McGuire
Email Address
michael.mcguire@emich.edu
Department
Music
Position(s)
Director of Music Thearpy
Office Location
314 Alexander Building
Office Hours
for F'03: MW 10:30-11:30; TTh 12:00-1:00
Office Phone
487.0292
Relation to LGBTA Community
gay
Hobbies
Classical music, collecting art,action movies,travel,casual reading
Inspirational person in your life
Any LGBTQ leader who has changed people's lives.
Favorite TV Show
NYPD Blue
Favorite Movie
I loved "Lillies", a wonderful gay film.
What's in your CD player?
Nielsen symphonies, Paul Robeson, Seal, Steven Grapelli
Book on your night stand
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Words to live by
Be loving and honest
Why you filled this form out
I'm a conscientious queer! :) I also want people to know there are successful LGBTQ faculty on campus who are supportive.
Closing Thoughts
Please feel free to contact me.

Kate Mehuron
Email Address
kmehuron@emich.edu
Department
History and Philosophy
Position
Professor
Office Location
702D Pray Harrold
Office Hours
TTH 8:30-9:30; T 3:30-5
Office Phone
(734) 487-3393
Relation to LGBTA Community
Long-Time LGBT Activist
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
LGBT Ethics; Theories of Sexuality
Hobbies
Violin; Sailing; Bicycling.
Inspirational person in your life
My best friend and mentor of 28 years
Favorite TV Show
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
Favorite Movie
Whale Rider (2003)
What's in your CD player?
Allison Krause
Book on your night stand
Reading Lolita in Tehran; Atonement
Words to live by
All good things entails starting over.
Why you filled this form out
Call me if you need an LGBT ally or mentor.
Closing Thoughts
I'm proud of my allies, students, and colleagues and especially LGBTRC.

Bonnie Miller
Email Address
bonnie.miller@emich.edu
Department
Social Work
Position
Full time lecturer
Office Location
206K Marshall
Office Hours
Mon. & Wed. 11 - 3
Office Phone
487-6836
Relation to LGBTA Community
ally
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
All social work classes
Inspirational person in your life
Kathleen Russell
Why you filled this form out
Strong Ally

Glenna Frank Miller
Email Address
glenna.miller@emich.edu
Department
McKenny Union and Campus Life
Position(s)
Director
Office Location
202 McKenny Union
Office Hours
8am-5pm
Office Phone
734.487.0035
Relation to LGBTA Community
ally
Hobbies
antiques, travel
Inspirational person in your life
Maya Angelou, Peggy Harless
Favorite TV Show
Six Feet Under
Favorite Movie
To Kill a Mockingbird
What's in your CD player?
Les Mis soundtrack
Book on your night stand
Abraham Lincoln's DNA
Words to live by
Be all that you can be
Why you filled this form out
why not?
Closing Thoughts
Thanks for the opportunity to meet some new EMU students!

Sandy Morey Norton
Email Address
anorton@emich.edu
Department
English
Position
Professor
Office Location
614C Pray-Harrold
Office Hours
T, 10-12 and Thurs. 11-1 and 3;30-4:30
Office Phone
485-3173
Relation to LGBTA Community
Relative of LGBT
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
Many
Hobbies
Meditation, running and walking, children
Inspirational person in your life
Thich Nhat Hanh, Jesus Christ
Favorite TV Show
I don't watch much TV
Favorite Movie
Truly, Madly, Deeply
What's in your CD player?
Mozart
Book on your night stand
AA Big Book
Words to live by
First Things First
Why you filled this form out
Love and care are the most important things in life--giving and receiving.
Closing Thoughts
Please feel welcome.

Sarah Kersey Otto
Email Address
sarah.otto@emich.edu
Department
Career Services Center
Position(s)
Manager, Career Planning
Office Location
320 King Hall
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Office Phone
487.4272
Relation to LGBTA Community
Ally
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
Getting In While Being Out
Hobbies
hiking, horseback riding, animal activism
Inspirational person in your life
My Mother
Favorite TV Show
Boston Public
Favorite Movie
Cotton Club
What's in your CD player?
Legends of the Fall soundtrack
Book on your night stand
latest Patricia Cornwell novel
Why you filled this form out
Because the LGBTRC ROCKS! ...and to offer support and assistance to anyone with career issues/concerns/ questions.

Gerry Panelo
Email Address
gpanelo@emich.edu
Department
McKenny Union and Campus Life
Position
Commuter Programs Coordinator
Office Location
11 McKenny Union
Office Hours
8a - 5p
Office Phone
734.487.3045
Relation to LGBTA Community
Ally-Friend
Hobbies
sightseeing, reading, crocheting and knitting, photography
Favorite Movie
Forrest Gump
What's in your CD player?
Jill Scott
Why you filled this form out
To support the wonderful work of the LGBTRC and be a resource and friend of the University community - from all different perspectives, experiences and lifestyles.

 

Dennis Patrick
Email Address
DPatrick1@emich.edu
Department
Communication & Theatre Arts
Position
Associate Professor
Office Location
106 Quirk
Office Hours
M 2-5, T 10-12, F 11-12
Office Phone
487-4199
Relation to LGBTA Community
Gay
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
Queer Communication
Hobbies
Doing things with my family, bike riding, reading
Inspirational person in your life
partner Tom & our kids
Favorite TV Show
The Simpsons
Favorite Movie
Evil Dead 2
What's in your CD player?
John Mellencamp
Book on your night stand
Running with Scissors
Words to live by
You must do the thing you think you cannot do
Why you filled this form out
I didn't know any gay faculty when I was a student
Closing Thoughts
Feel free to drop by with questions or concerns--or just to say hi and introduce yourself

Pat Pokay
Email Address
pat.pokay@emich.edu
Department
Teacher Education
Position(s)
Faculty member
Office Location
313x Porter
Office Phone
487-7120 ext.2632
Hobbies
quiet, outdoor activities (hiking, kayaking), gardening, quilting
Inspirational person in your life
my dad
Favorite TV Show
Any Day Now
Book on your night stand
Living History by Hillary Clinton
Words to live by
live simply
Closing Thoughts
listen at least as much as you talk - you'll be amazed at what you hear.

Marie Richmond-Abbott
Email Address
Mricmond@emich.edu
Department
Sociology
Position(s)
Professor
Office Location
712-C
Office Hours
1:45-3:15 T,Thrs amd by appointment
Office Phone
487-2330/487-0012 (main office)
Relation to LGBTA Community
ally
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
Sociology of Gender
Hobbies
sailing, scuba, tennis,
Favorite TV Show
don't watch much/ West Wing
Favorite Movie
Bowling For Columbine
What's in your CD player?
classical
Book on your night stand
The Unraveling in America
Words to live by
Life is uncertain; eat dessert first
Why you filled this form out
I'd be happy to talk to anyone who needs a friendly contact. I'm a past director of Women's Studies and a past sponsor of the LGBT student club
Closing Thoughts
I'll be retiring in December, but would be delighted to help until then.

 

Michael Stark
Email Address
mstark@emich.edu
Department
Housing
Position
Area Complex Director
Office Location
Walton Hall
Office Hours
10am-5pm
Office Phone
487-0901
Relation to LGBTA Community
ally
Hobbies
Graphic design, racquetball, font collection, movies and playing cards/games
Inspirational person in your life
There are many, most of whom have been the students I supervised.
Favorite TV Show
I do not watch very often
Favorite Movie
Lord of the Rings
What's in your CD player?
Mississippi Blues, Willow (soundtrack)
Book on your night stand
The Carpet People, by Terry Pratchett
Words to live by
The opinions of insignificant people are insignificant.
Why you filled this form out
Everyone needs someone to talk to sometime. College is a place that allowed me the opportunity to see my viewpoints next to other viewpoints that I may have disagreed with; and caused me to re-evaluate where I am at.
Closing Thoughts
Life is not simple, but if you break it in to simple chunks, it helps.

Michael Tew
Email Address
mtew@emich.edu
Department
Communication & Theatre Arts
Position(s)
Professor
Office Location
714J Pray Harrold
Office Hours
MW 10-11:30; TH 2-5
Office Phone
487-4225
Relation to LGBTA Community
Gay
LGBT inclusive classes you've taught
an important component of my CTAC 440 Public Discourse Class
Hobbies
I'm a vocal musician and a fitness professional (I teach yoga, spinning, kickboxing and I'm a Personal Trainier)
Inspirational person in your life
Inspiration for my life from Lance Armstrong. Inspriation in my life from my personal trainer and friend, Alan
Favorite TV Show
The West Wing
Favorite Movie
Field of Dreams
What's in your CD player?
Gloria Estefan, Anita Baker, Cher, Harry Connic Jr., and Elton John
Book on your night stand
The Best Little Boy in the World Grows Up, by Andrew Tobias
Words to live by
What have you done to realize your potential as a person today?
Why you filled this form out
Because I think its important for LGBT people to be able to be themselves both privately and publicly.
Closing Thoughts
We are not the same as everybody else. We see the world through different eyes and different lived experiences. But like anybody else, we should have the chance to see a beautiful world full of possibilities.

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Michael Williams
Email Address
michael.williams@emich.edu
Department
Nursing
Position(s)
Associate Professor