The Student Development Center Staff
Dr. Johnny Young serves as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Enrollment Management and Director of the Student Development Center. He has been employed at the University of Michigan-Flint since 1987. In addition to the Student Development Center Dr. Young’s responsibilities include oversight of Student Life, the Academic Advising and Career Center, and the Ellen Bommarito Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Center. Dr. Young is also an Adjunct Lecturer in the Master of Public Administration Program.
Michael Kassel, Ph.D., Tutorial Coordinator: Dr. Kassel has been a part of the SDC staff since September 1990. In addition to supervising the work of tutors and Supplemental Instruction (SI) leaders, he also leads study skills workshops and works individually with students in the areas of test anxiety and study skills. Dr. Kassel, whose Ph. D. is in history, also teaches in the History Department and in the Master of Liberal Studies in American Culture Program here at UM-Flint.
Tamara McKay, MA, TLLP, Clinical Psychologist joined the staff of SDC in August 2007. As the Interim Campus Counselor in Counseling Services, Tamara provides individual, couples, and group psychotherapy for currently enrolled students. She supervises the Internship Programs for the agency as well as conducts Outreach Activities for the campus community. The Counseling Center also provides psychological testing for students which includes the assessment of learning disabilities, substance use/abuse, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, test anxiety, and personality functioning. Crisis intervention services are also available to students.
Zachary Tomlinson, Accessibility Services Coordinator: Zachary graduated in 2003 from the University of Michigan Flint Graduate with a B. A. in Psychology. He has been working with and advocating for the disabled community for nearly 10 years. Zachary serves on the Board of Directors for The Disability Network/Genesee County Center for Independent Living as well as the Governors Commission on Disability Concerns.
Virginia July, Office Manager
Nita Hawkins has worked for the University of Michigan-Flint for five years on a part-time basis. You can contact her at 762-3456 concerning any club activities.