Whether you are a returner, transfer student, or an incoming freshman–it is always useful to know what academic and wellness resources are available. That said, the most obvious place on campus that can feed one’s needs is no other than the cafeteria, Prospect Hall.
As with other locations on campus, the food department is equipped with a happy and helpful staff. Soon enough, the faces in the Plymouth State dining hall will become very familiar.
One of the dining hall staff members who is almost always at the entrance swiping cards and ready to greet you with a warm smile is Sodexo’s eight-year veteran, Chicki. Chicki very much enjoys her job here at the university and without a moment of hesitation revealed to me that her favorite part about working in the cafeteria is getting to “meet all the new students” which she claims are “refreshingly friendly.”
Furthermore, other important people to be familiar with around campus are President Sara Jayne Steen, Dean of Students Tim Keefe, and Associate Vice President of Undergraduate Studies David Zehr.
President Steen became president of Plymouth State University in 2006. She currently is also a professor of literature here at Plymouth. Tim Keefe has been at Plymouth for 35 years holding many roles before taking over his current role as dean of students. He can also be found teaching the first year seminar class, The Individual and the Law.
Last but not least David Zehr has been the Associate Vice President of Undergraduate Studies since 2008 but has been a Plymouth State faculty member since 1985. Dr. Zehr is also a professor of psychology.
In an effort to make an easier transition into Plymouth State University you should take the time to get to know each of these key staff members as well as the many others around campus. Not only are Plymouth State faculty and staff kind, but they also conveniently have offices that are centrally located on campus.
Domonique Nicole Chaplin, a transfer student here at PSU recites the first words she was told by a faculty member of the university –“Don’t be shy to stop by.” “That very statement,” she begins “Is the quintessential theme of all PSU personnel.”
That said, welcome to PSU we are so glad to have you!