Student Life

The Student Affairs team is here to make sure you have a smooth transition into life at Hillsdale. The Dean’s Office, Student Activities, Career Services, Academic Services, and the Health Center all work with your best interest at heart. We want to get to know you and help you suceed! Whether you need help finding a summer internship, learning how to structure your schedule, or need recommendations on a GOAL volunteering program or student club to join, we are here to help!

Key People You’ll Meet Freshman Year

  • Diane Philipp

    VP of Student Affairs

  • Aaron Petersen

    Dean of Men

  • Rebekah Dell

    Dean of Women

  • Stephanie Gravel

    Associate Dean of Women

  • Chief Rogers

    Associate Dean of Men

  • Carolyn Milligan

    Executive Secretary for the Dean of Women

  • Rita Conrad

    Aide to the Dean of Men

  • Brock Lutz

    Director of Health Services

  • Kari Copeland

    Staff Nurse

  • Ken Koopmans

    Director of Career Services

  • Christy Maier

    Director of Academic Services

  • Ingrid Dornbirer

    Director of Student Activities

  • Rachel Marinko

    Director of Student Programs

  • Ryan Perkins

    Director of Campus Recreation

  • Adam Rick

    Chaplain

The Student Activities Office is your first stop for fun events happening on campus!

Be Sure to Follow the Student Activities Board for More Fun Things to do on Campus!

We encourage our students to stay active throughout the year. Campus Recreation events and leagues are a great way to meet people and stay active

The Dean Team

Located upstairs from Admissions on the fourth floor of Central Hall, the Deans partner with student services and residence life students and staff across campus and meet with every incoming student at some point during their first year.

Need help finding on-campus employment?

The Career Services office is the best place to start if you need help finding an on-campus job, a cool summer internship, or general advice on what career to pursue post-grad!

Feeling under the weather?

Check out Health Services for all your wellness needs!

The Chaplain’s Office

The formation of character is a key part of the College’s mission, and many students lean on their faith to grow in this area. We have no mandatory statement of faith on campus, but students have created many opportunities for fellowship, discipleship, and spiritual development, as you can see in the list below. Additionally, our chaplain is available to provide spiritual counsel, direction, and instruction to individuals or groups during the week.

Nervous about writing your first paper? Check out Academic Services and the Writing Center!