Meet
the Counselors, Facilitators, and Support Staff
Counselors
Director of Counseling Services, Danette Norman Till
260-982-5306, dntill@manchester.edu
Danette is a graduate of Manchester College, where she earned a bachelor's degree in social work. While working full time after Manchester College she earned two master's degrees: a Master of Science at Indiana Wesleyan and a Master of Social Work at Indiana University, Indianapolis. She is also licensed as a clinical social worker. Danette has worked previously with victims of crime allowing her knowledge and experience with domestic violence, sexual abuse, child abuse (physical, emotional and sexual) and grief and loss. She has worked in foster care, developing a special needs and foster care adoption program in northern Indiana. This has provided her insight into the transitional needs of adults and children, and the challenges of growing a small business. Immediately prior to returning to her alma mater, she worked for five years at an inpatient behavioral health unit providing individual, group and family therapy to young persons and their families. Returning to Manchester College to talk with students and share in their college experiences is a great joy.
Appointments can be made with Danette by contacting the Health and Counseling Services Office and speaking with the administrative assistant, Kelly Hippensteel, at 260-982-5306.
Assistant Director of Career Services and Counseling Services, Andy Bosk 260-982-5083, agbosk@manchester.edu
Since graduating from Manchester College in 2001, Andy Bosk has worked primarily in the education and social work fields. After completing his master’s degree in counseling from IUPUI, he relocated from Indianapolis to join MC’s student development team. As assistant director of career services and counseling services, Andy is excited about getting to know Manchester College students and helping them find success in all facets of their growth and development. Andy is specifically interested in assisting first-year students in their transition to college. Andy will also meet with students who receive an MC sanction for an alcohol or drug violation. Andy’s office is located in the Success Center.
Appointments can be made with Andy by contacting the Health and Counseling Services Office and speaking with the administrative assistant, Kelly Hippensteel, at 260-982-5306.
Steve Crain, campus pastor, works with students on all questions related to religious faith. He is especially interested in helping students think through questions that arise as they confront ideas, beliefs and practices different from their own, whether in the classroom or in their relationships with others in the college community. He also works in the areas of spiritual formation and vocational discernment. Steve has his M.A. in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. in theology from the University of Notre Dame.
To schedule a counseling appointment with him, please call Kelly Hippensteel, administrative assistant for Health and Counseling Services, at 260-982-5306.
Facilitators
To schedule an appointment with one of the facilitators, please call Kelly Hippensteel, administrative assistant for Health and Counseling Services, at 260-982-5306. Facilitators are not prepared to address mental health needs, but are available to assist students to deal with transition issues, to help students explore options and link to resources, or simply to listen and talk out thoughts or feelings about a concern or need.
Director of Residential Life and Associate Dean of Student Development, Allen Machielson 260-982-5052, ajmachielson@manchester.edu
Allen Machielson is new to Manchester College for the 2007–08 academic year and has been working with students in residential life, student development and campus ministry at various colleges and universities for over 15 years. His office is located in Calvin Ulrey Hall, 2nd floor.
To schedule an appointment with him, please call Kelly Hippensteel, administrative assistant for Health and Counseling Services, at 260-982-5306.
Director of Multicultural Services and Campus Diversity, Jacquilline Nagila
260-982-5005, jnagila@manchester.edu
Jacquilline Nagila is the Director of Multicultural Services and Campus Diversity. Now in her second year at Manchester College, she draws from her experience, educational and professional background to facilitate the cultural, social and academic adjustment of domestic minority and international students. Her office is located on the second floor of the Intercultural Center.
To schedule an appointment with her, please call Kelly Hippensteel, administrative assistant for Health and Counseling Services, at 260-982-5306.
Support Staff
Administrative Assistant for Health and Counseling Services: Kelly Hippensteel 260-982-5306, krhippensteel@manchester.edu Kelly joined Manchester College in January 2005. She had previously worked in human resources for five years and has an associate's degree in accounting. Her office is located in Health and Counseling Services, 1st floor of Calvin Ulrey.
