Student Development Staff
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Dr. Shelley Smith Ph.D. in Quantum & Theoretical Chemistry, Jackson State University As Vice President of Student Development, Dr. Shelley oversees residence life, student leadership, student organizations, chapel administration, student activities, campus ministries, counseling services, judicial management, dining services, residential crisis management, and international student services. She also is responsible for the Belhaven COVID Testing Center and Belhaven’s COVID Analysis Laboratory. Being in Student Development, the best part of her job is getting to know the students she serves. Dr. Shelley was originally a Chemist and still enjoys getting involved with the Chemistry department. She is also pianist at her church and enjoys traveling, watching documentaries, singing, crocheting, knitting, and reading. |
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Sarah Chastain B.S., Sports Management Sarah serves as the Graduate Assistant for Campus Recreation and Intramurals. She leads Intramurals, Campus Recreation Programming and the Campus Recreation Team. Sarah attended Belhaven University where she played soccer for two years and served as a captain for her team during her time here. Sarah is passionate about bringing students together as one community while having fun and serving others and Christ. Sarah is from Madison, MS and enjoys being with her friends and family in her free time. |
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Marquice Ellis B.S., Sports Medicine and Exercise Science, Belhaven University Marquice Ellis serves as the Resident Director for Robertson and Wells Halls and as an Administrative Graduate Assistant for the Belhaven University Blazers football team. Marquice is from Jackson, MS and attended high school at Park Place Christian Academy where he played football for 6 years. Marquice attended Belhaven University where he worked as an equipment manager for the football team for 4 years and served the university as a Resident Assistant for 3 years. Marquice is passionate about sharing the love and light of Jesus Christ with everyone he comes into contact with and making a difference in the lives of the students that he works with daily. Marquice enjoys watching football. playing video games, and watching his favorite anime, One Piece. |
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Mr. Doug Eltzroth Doug Eltzroth serves the Belhaven community through overseeing the worship activities in Chapel. His passion is to encourage the entire campus to experience a spiritually enriching time together that collectively challenges students to explore the depths of God’s truth and love through this weekly worship gathering. This year, Doug is excited that moving Chapel to a video format allows the “worship service” structure to involve even more student/faculty connections through testimonies, interviews, and artistic expressions. Doug manages The Shoe Bird Café and thoroughly enjoys working alongside several members of his family and a team of student baristas to provide a valuable space not only for enjoying excellent locally roasted coffee and other treats, but also a place for studying and fellowship. Doug has called Jackson his home for the last 17 years. A proud Belhaven dad, all 3 children graduated Belhaven and now live close by with their spouses, (two of whom are also Belhaven grads) with grandbaby number 4 on the way. |
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Regina Gilbert B.S., Business Administration, Arkansas State University Regina serves as Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Development. She is excited to work with the Student Development team. Regina has over eighteen years working in higher education. Her experience in higher education helps her to work well with students. She is always willing to give student spiritual guidance and advice. Regina is married to her high school sweetheart, Tony. They are the parents to children Jacqueline and Tony II. Her favorite activities are reading and attending football games. |
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Pernell Goodwin B.A. in Graphic Design, Jackson State University Student events are educational in nature. Student events support the goal of teaching students to be responsible and give them opportunities that develop character, critical thinking, problem-solving, team building, and leadership skills. In addition, the interactions or conversations elicited by events helps students build relationships, understand different perspectives and engage other cultures. Pernell is a loving husband to Andrea Goodwin and a devoted father to Taylor and Parker. Pernell loves to sleep, eat, watch tv, engage students, and learn something new each and every day. |
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Kayley Hall B.S., Psychology, Belhaven University Kayley serves as the Resident Director for Helen White Hall at Belhaven University. She received a BS in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration from Belhaven University in 2021. Kayley is passionate about being a positive role model to every student she comes across. She enjoys fostering opportunities where students can find and build community. Kayley is from Cullman, AL, and in her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to True Crime podcasts, and spending time with family/friends. |
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Phoenix Jackson B.A., Mass Communication with an emphasis in Journalism, Tougaloo College Phoenix serves as the Resident Director for Caldwell Hall. She received a BA in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Journalism from Tougaloo College in 2022. Phoenix’s main goal is to simply represent Christ, and help others feel His love. She strives to do that through the service of helping and supporting students. Matthew 5:16 is a scripture Phoenix lives her life through, "In the same way, let your light shine before people, so they can see the good things you do and praise your Father who is in heaven." In her free time, Phoenix enjoys reading, fashion, volunteering, exploring outdoors, and journaling. |
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Kaitlyn Norton B.S., Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University Kaitlyn Norton serves Belhaven University as the Campus Counselor. Kaitlyn is an alumna of Kansas State University, and obtained her M.A. in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary. Kaitlyn has several years of experience working in mental health and is honored to be able to serve Belhaven students as they seek growth and healing. When she is not working, Kaitlyn enjoys reading, watching documentaries, and spending time with her husband Jared and their pets. |
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Meredith Palmer B.A., Telecommunication Media Studies, Texas A&M University Meredith serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement. She oversees multiple areas of the Student Development division including student organizations, events, and programming, as well as campus recreation. Meredith is passionate about providing opportunities for students to develop community, grow in their faith, and create memorable college experiences. |
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Brooke Perkins B.A., Exercise Science, Asbury University Brooke serves as the Resident Director of the University Village at Belhaven University. Brooke is from Lexington, KY, where she received a BA in Exercise Science from Asbury University. She is currently pursuing a Master’s of Sports Administration here at Belhaven. Brooke is passionate about impacting and being impacted by as many students as possible. This begins with adopting an environment where students feel a sense of community to grow in their faith while preparing them for the real world. Brooke enjoys traveling, cooking/baking, and spending time with friends/family in her free time. |
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Steve Smith I am responsible for all aspects of food service including breakfast, lunch and dinner in the cafeteria, the shoebird coffee shop and any and all events on campus that require food. From 300 people banquets in the Dr Billy Kim building to coffee set up in the CFTA. |
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Hannah Wingard B.A., English, Belhaven University Hannah serves as the Residence Life Coordinator and Resident Director for Lakeview Hall at Belhaven University. She is determined to show the grace and love of Christ while building relationships with students. She strives to grow in her faith and encourage those around her to flourish personally, spiritually, and academically. Hannah is from Jackson MS, and enjoys traveling, listening to podcast, reading, and spending time with family and friends. |