CLA Dean’s Student Advisory Council

Hi! My name is Sarah, and I’m a junior majoring in psychology. I’m also a double minor in women and gender studies and queer studies. Outside of DSAC I work in the writing center as an undergraduate writing tutor and a writing fellow for Research Methods in Psychology. I’m also a member of psychology club and the Honors College. Outside of School I love to read, watch movies, and go to concerts. As a member of the Dean’s Student Advisory Council I want to foster a safe and fun school environment for all students. I especially want to ensure that first generation students like myself are receiving the help they need navigating college life. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contacts me via email: sbeall3 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON 

Hi! My name is Abigail Billovits-Hayes and I am a first year Graduate Student in the Professional Studies M.A. program with a focus in academic and student services. I graduated with my undergraduate degree from Towson this past May in Psychology and in the Accelerated Program for Professional Studies. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I work as the Graduate Assistant for Professional Studies Academic Advising and have previously held campus employment as an Orientation Leader, Honors College Student Director, and a Student Computing Services Manager. In my role, I hope to use my current and previous experience at Towson to advocate for transfer students and graduate students. It is of upmost important to me that all varieties of students feel welcome in CLA! I am happy to talk to you about my experience in Graduate Studies (especially Professional Studies), Psychology, and CLA as a whole.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC or any issues you would like to be advocated for.  I can be contacted at abillov1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Hope you have a great school year and I look forward to serving the needs of CLA students! 

Hello! My name is Desiree Braddock and I am double majoring in History and Political Science with a minor in Human Rights and History. I am also taking my opportunity at Toson to learn Arabic. Around my busy schedule I participate in clubs such as the YDSA, Urban Farm and Phi Alpha Theta. I have just recently joined the CLA Dean's Student Advisory Council this year and hope to use my time here to encourage communication between CLA students and staff members, as well as advocating for improvements within the department. I am happy to talk to anyone who needs advice or just a simple conversation; you can contact me at bbraddo1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Have a great semester!

Hi! My name is Reagan, I am a First Generation student from NE Alabama majoring in History and Anthropology with minors in Museum Studies and Human Rights & History! I work as a Writing Fellow at the TU Writing center as well as an employee of the Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab. I am also the Vice President of the Anthropology Club, Student Advisor to Queer Honors, and a member of Phi Alpha Theta and Lambda Alpha Honors Societies. I am extremely passionate about paleoanthropology and human evolution and what these things reveal about humanity and what it means to be human! To me, interdisciplinary study and collaboration is incredibly important to all student and staff learning, something I hope to help promote through all of my work in our community. Together I believe that we can create an equitable space for learning for all across Towson University. If you have any questions or would like to chat about any ideas, please reach out to me at rbritt5 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Have a great semester!

Hey! My name is Keely, and I am a senior majoring in Anthropology with a minor in LGBT Studies. In addition to my studies, I am the president of Towson’s Anthropology Club and an employee of the Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab. I am passionate about gender and queer studies as well as creating communities on campus, and I hope to facilitate community building within the CLA and make sure that student’s voices are heard. Feel free to reach out to me at kviebro1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON with any questions, ideas, or suggestions! Wishing you all a successful academic year! 

Hi! My name is Shelby Cole and I’m from a small town in New Jersey. I am a graduate student in TU’s Professional Writing Master’s program (PRWR) on the technical writing and science communication track. As for work, I’m a grant writer with a Towson University English Dept. program, Grantwriting In Valued Environments (GIVE), where I collaborate with local grass-root non-profits and write grants for underserved communities in the Baltimore area. As a member of the DSAC, I’d like to further my experience in the advocacy sector by advocating for those in this very building. We all have the right to voice our opinions, and I’d like to help to amplify those voices! When I’m not working on school or job-related tasks, I’m usually hanging out with friends, going to see movies, eating at restaurants, and watching YouTube with a coffee in hand. You can talk to me about anything; I have a lot of random knowledge and love learning new things!

Hi! My name is Emily McElroy, and I am a senior double majoring in Business Management and Spanish and minoring in the Music Industry.  In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am involved in Women in Business, the CBE Ambassador Program, the Tutoring & Learning Center, Events & Conferences Services, and MentHer. I hope to use my position in DSAC to create a strong link between the dean’s office and the LLC and advocate for our language programs. I would love to talk to you about my experience in the Spanish department or CLA as a whole.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC.  I can be contacted at emcelro1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Hope you have a great school year!

Hey! My name is Aspen Huls and I am a Junior double majoring in Religious Studies and History, and minoring in Museum Studies. In addition to serving as a Co-Chair for the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and participant in Phi Alpha Theta. I want to utilize my time here to represent student voices and advocate for change that the CLA community asks for. I am happy to talk to you about my experience in either History or Religious Studies, and in CLA as a whole. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC. I can be contacted at ahuls1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Hope you have a great school year!

Hi! My name is Skye Ragan. I am from Cecil County, Maryland. I am also a First Generation student! I am pursuing a degree in Geography & Environmental Planning with a triple minor in Environmental Sustainability, Economics, and GIS. Outside of DSAC, I am a part of the TU Women's Club Rugby team! I have been on the team since my freshman year, serving as the Community Service Chair since my freshman spring semester. I find tremendous joy and responsibility in giving back to the local Baltimore region. I am also a student employee at The Office of Sustainability at TU, working with the office to provide GIS tools for students and faculty - I have worked to recreate the TU Campus Green Map (found on the TU Sustainability website). 
Although I have only been on DSAC for one semester, I hope to contribute to the enrichment of TU Students. I hope to engage with students and faculty to promote an exceptionable, safe, and sustainable environment at TU. 
Feel free to reach out to me about geography, sustainability, and anything about TU at sragan1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON!

Hi! My name is Megan Ziafat and I am a Junior studying Sociology-Anthropology: Criminal Justice Concentration. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am involved in the Criminal Justice Student Association, Forensic Science Student Organization, and the Undergraduate Research Club. As a council member, I would love to be a graphic designer to assist with different designs for signs, events, t-shirts, etc. I am happy to talk to you about my experience in Criminal Justice and CLA as a whole.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC.  I can be contacted at mziafat1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Hope you have a great school year!