Kelly Wesener-Michael, Ed. D.
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Dr. Wesener Michael's involvement in Housing began when she became the Secretary of her Hall Council. In her senior year of college, she had the opportunity to be an advisor to RHA. She was also an inductee to NRHH.
Dr. Wesener Michael has been working at NIU since July 2016, and has done amazing things for our university. In her current role, she is providing visionary leadership as NIU is undertaking an organizational restructuring of the Division of Student Affairs as well as other large-scale initiatives including: a multi-million dollar renovation of the student union, establishing a relevant and progressive vision for Fraternity and Sorority Life, re-visioning campus community standards, development of a robust auxiliary operations including implementation of a campus dining strategy, e-sports facilities and housing master plan, meeting the increasing need for student support services implementing the “one stop shop” model and understanding the role of advocacy within a social justice framework. She, along with the Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer, lead the Student Experience Team which strives to provide comprehensive services and engagement opportunities that support to student success.
What is Dr. Wesener Michael's favorite season?
"Summer – give me the sunshine!"