Research Advisory Committee
The committee determines what research the Piazza Center will explore as well as suggest how best to disseminate research to inform professional practice. The committee safeguards the integrity of the research process.
- Jody Adams
Lecturer, Parsons School of Design at The New School, New York, NY and Chapter Advisor Kappa Kappa Gamma, Penn State - Kevin Bailey
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, University of North Carolina, Charlotte - Jason Bergeron
Executive Director, Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors - Dan Bureau
Assistant Vice President for Health and Wellness, Louisiana State University and emeriti President of the Council for Advancement of Standards in Higher Education - Stephanie Gordon
Vice President of Professional Development, National Association of Student College Personnel Administrators - Brandi Hephner LaBanc
Vice President for Student Engagement and Enrollment Services, Old Dominion University - Jud Horras
President and Chief Executive Officer, North American Interfraternity Conference - Jennifer Jones
Executive Director, Student Development and Engagement, Southern Methodist University - Jenny Loeffelman
Assistant Vice President, Cornell University - Jim and Evelyn Piazza
Hazing Prevention Advocates - Jeremiah Shinn
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Boise State University - Dani Weatherford
Chief Executive Officer, National Panhellenic Conference - Dan Wrona
Chief Executive Officer, RISE Partnerships
Student Research Advisory Committee
Committee members contribute perspectives to the current and future research of the Piazza Center as well as act as advocates, volunteers, and promoters of the Center. Student representatives may join research projects to assist researchers in project development and assist staff in representing the Center.
Application Process
A fraternity and sorority life professional (campus or headquarters) may nominate an undergraduate student. To nominate please send a short, one-paragraph description of why the nominee would represent fraternity and sorority life as well as a copy of the nominee's resume to Steve Veldkamp, Executive Director, at PiazzaCenter@psu.edu. Selections will be made based on the diversity of candidates and capacity.
