Meet the Team! Click on anyone's name to email them directly! 

The Student Life Team is committed to working collaboratively with students in concert with other members of the Westminster community to enrich each student's college experience. We facilitate opportunities for student growth and development through co-curricular involvement in the areas of spiritual, physical, intellectual, social and emotional wellness. To promote and enhance their success we challenge, support and empower students through intentional and caring ways.

Mark Ferne, Dean of Students

Mark has worked at Westminster for over eight years, previously working at the University of Florida and the University of Maryland and spending two voyages as staff on Semester at Sea. He has a deep passion for students and deeply believes that the educational experience that occurs in a small, private institution is second to none. Although he's often in meetings, through intentional programming like Dessert with the Dean (hosting students in his home), The Dean Delivers (bringing food to the residence halls during finals), and Defeat the Dean (a weekly table tennis match), he interacts with countless students in hands-on ways, often not seen by administrators.  He's also known to have the best bowl of candy on campus - swing by his office to find out!

Jan Saeed, Director of Spiritual Life

The Spiritual Life Program at Westminster College serves as a catalyst for students to grow and nurture their spirituality; creating a desire for positive transformation in their personal lives and the world at large. With a goal of "walking the spiritual path with practical feet," students and faculty can work together to create opportunities for both spiritual transformation as well as a physical betterment of the world.

Trisha Teig, Director of Student Involvement and Leadership

Want to find someone who knows about what is happening on campus for students? You found her!  Trisha advises ASWC (student government), the Student Activities Commission, clubs and organizations, and leadership programs for students.      

Lisa Jones, PhD, Director of the Counseling Center

Lisa makes sure services are available to all registered students. Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, alcohol and drug problems, and family dysfunction are some of the more common issues that students bring to the Counseling Center.

Karen Hendry, Senior Administrative Assistant to the Dean and Veterans Coordinator

Karen is usually the first person you will come in contact with in our office.  She is the contact for our students on Veterans benefits as well as coordinating Commencement at the end of every school year.  

Aimee Frost, Assistant Director of Residence Life

Aimee works closely with ARWC (hall government), Resident Advisors, Peer Mentors for Balanced Lifestyles, and the Concierge Desk. She also coordinates the student judicial process for the College.  

Cullen Green, Director of Residence Life

Do you have questions regarding housing applications, housing selection, roommate issues, lost keys or anything else related to campus housing?  Cullen is your contact! 

Randy Austin, MSN, APRN, Director of Student Health Services

As Director of SHS, Randy oversees the health and wellness of students on campus as well as commuters. He also coordinates health and wellness programming for students. 

Michelle Call, LCSW, Counselor

Michelle sees students in the Counseling Center on a daily basis as well as co-leading the Peer Mentors for Balanced Lifestyles program. 

Come find us in the Shaw Center, room 105 or call us at 801.832.2230.

Richel Raich, Assistant for Student and Residence Life

Richel works closely with Clubs and Organizations (including the new InterClub Council), Communter Student Involvement programs, and Hall Monitors. Need a poster made? Richel has mad poster making skills, honed right here at Westminster!