Student Affairs Staff

Cassy Bailey

Dean of Students
785.594.8431
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Cassy recently came to Baldwin City from Conway, Ark., where she served as dean of students at Hendrix College. She previously served as assistant, associate and acting dean of students at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Prelaw from Washington State and a Master of Arts in Higher Education Student Affairs from Bowling Green State.

Teresa Clounch

Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life
785.594.8473
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Teresa, a Kansas native, oversees student housing and judicial affairs at Baker. She also coordinates multicultural affairs and advises the Mungano student organization. Students can look to Teresa for assistance with questions concerning student life. Teresa holds three degrees and is working toward her fourth, a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from KU. Teresa is no stranger to Baker; her first visit was as a small girl watching her big brother play football for the Wildcats. She enjoys outdoor sports, shopping and spending time with her family.

Randy Flowers

Assistant Director of Student Life
785.594.8304
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Randy, a native of Kansas and a Fort Hays State University graduate, serves as the area coordinator for Irwin Hall and the graduate assistant for student activities. He received his Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership in 2011 and is pursuing a Master's in Higher Education Administration at Kansas University. In 2010, he received the Heart of America Region Scholarship for Student Leaders from the National Association for Campus Activities and his profile was published in Association of College Unions International's magazine, The Bulletin, in September. Randy enjoys working with many different students, helping them pursue many different opportunities with their time at Baker University.

Gretchen Doenges

Area Coordinator for Residence Life
785.594.4792
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Gretchen, the area coordinator for the New Living Center, Gessner Hall, and Horn and Markham Apartments is originally from Houston, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2011 with her degree in early childhood education, and she hopes to get continue her education by getting her Master’s in Higher Education Administration. Her favorite part of being an area coordinator is getting to know the students and watching them succeed. Gretchen enjoys being outside, reading historical fiction, trying new recipes and making arts-n-crafts. 

Jennifer Letner

Coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Life
785.594.8443
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Jennifer Jackson Letner is a 1993 Baker University graduate as well as a sorority alumna. As the fraternity and sorority life coordinator, she oversees and advises the eight Greek chapters on campus, the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic councils, and two Greek honor organizations. Jennifer enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Student Health Services Staff

Ruth Sarna, RN

Director of Student Health Services
785.594.8409
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Ruth, born in Oklahoma, has been at Baker since 1989, providing health care for Baker’s students. Last year Ruth was named a fellow by the American College Health Association, an honor given for exemplary service to the association. She serves on multiple boards and is adviser for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes on campus. Walking, helping others and cheering on her 13 grandchildren are just some of the activities Ruth enjoys in her spare time.

Tim Hodges

Counseling Center Director
785.594.8409
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Sherri Pahcoddy 

Coordinator, Student Health and Counseling Center
785.594.8409
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Career Services Staff

Susan Wade

Director of Career Services
785.594.8435
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Susan, originally from New England, offers career counseling and sets up career fairs, internships and other networking opportunities for students. Susan enjoys teaching FY 150 at Baker. Art shows, interior redesign and Holocaust history are among the many things that interest Susan. Before joining the Baker staff, she worked as a graduate student at the University of Missouri’s Career Center.

Kelly Burns

Coordinator of Career Services
785.594.8382
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Kelly, a Kansas native, can help with accessing resources, job and internship searches, resumes and much more. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Emporia State University and enjoys working on all kinds of creative projects.

Campus Safety Staff

Maggie Wilson

Supervisor of Campus Safety
785.594.8430
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Larry Morgan

Assistant Supervisor of Campus Safety & Fire Safety Coordinator
785.594.8430
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