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Meet the Student Life Staff


Dean of Students Brad Voyles

Brad Voyles
Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students (2005)
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary
M.Ed., Educational Administration, Southern Illinois University
B.A., Biological Sciences, DePauw University

706.419.1107
Brad.Voyles@covenant.edu


Brad Voyles oversees the direction of the student development team. By supervising, coordinating, and engaging the many different aspects of student development, Brad plays a vital role in encouraging a vibrant educational and relational environment on campus. Brad is married with three children and serves as an elder at Chattanooga Valley Presbyterian Church.


Associate Dean of Students Emily Ford

Emily Ford
Associate Dean of Students (2002)
M.A., Higher Education, Geneva College (PA)
B.A., English Education, Northwestern College (IA)

706.419.1107
Emily.Ford@covenant.edu


Emily Ford serves as the Associate Dean, overseeing all residence life activities, including housing, hall programs, discipline/crisis issues, and selecting and developing the residence life staff. She enjoys attending Covenant athletic events and has even participated in intramurals. Emily, her husband, and stepson attend Silverdale Baptist Church in Chattanooga.


Director of Career and Academic Development Janet Hulsey

Janet C. Hulsey
Director of Academic Support 
MA, College Student Development/Counseling, Appalachian State University
BA, Psychology, Wake Forest University

706.419.1262
Janet.Hulsey@covenant.edu


Janet Hulsey serves as the Director Academic Support working with students who are struggling academically, need assistance with study skills, time management, learning styles and accountability. Janet, her husband and daughter are members of Rock Creek Fellowship.


Director of Student Life Julie Moore

Julie Moore
Director of Student Life (2005)
M.A. Counseling Ministry, Erskine Theological Seminary (SC)
B.A., Sociology, Covenant College

706.419.1106
Julie.Moore@covenant.edu


Julie Moore is responsible for implementing and maintaining the student life programs, which include New Student Orientation, the Diversity Program, Practical Service Program, working with students on academic probation, and serving as a liason for Parents Council. She enjoys building relationships with students and parents and is an active member of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church.


Director of Priesthill Health and Counseling Center Barb Michal

Barb Michal
Director of Priesthill Health and Counseling Center (1982)
RN, Diploma from St. Luke’s Hospital of Nursing

706.419.1275
Barb.Michal@covenant.edu


Barb Michal is responsible for the oversight of the Health and Counseling Services that are offered by Covenant College. She is married and has two grown children and three grandchildren. She and her husband are active participants at Chattanooga Valley Presbyterian Church.


Coordinator of Student Leadership Helen Thomson

Helen Thomson
Coordinator of Student Leadership

706.419.1127
Helen.Thomson@covenant.edu


Helen Thomson serves as the Coordinator of Student Leadership, assisting and supporting the Director of Student Life, in working with students and various student life programs.  She assists with New Student Orientation, works with the Campus Activities Board and Student Senate, oversees campus clubs and organizations, and helps advise students who are on academic probation.  She enjoys working with Covenant's awesome students and she attends North Shore Fellowship.