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Academic Success Center Staff

Deanna Odney Chris Wittmer

Dr. Deanna Odney, Writing Specialist

Christine (Chris) Wittmer, Learning Specialist

Education:

BA in English Writing and Communications from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota

MA in Literature from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

PhD in Rhetoric and Composition from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Education:

BS from USI in English Education, a MS from USI in Education, and MA from Western Kentucky in Counseling in Education.

Hobbies:

Reading, playing Wordle, taking care of my pets

Hobbies:

Exercise classes, reading, working outside in the WARM weather, and hanging out with my family and dog

Favorite Thing about Helping Students:

What I enjoy most about working with college students is seeing their confidence grow as they discover their strengths and achieve their goals.

Favorite Thing about Helping Students:

Seeing them develop positive habits that lead them to success. 

Meghana Makoday

Fable McDaniel

Dr. Meghana Makoday, Learning Specialist

 Fable McDaniel, Senior Administrative Assistant

Education:

BS in Biology from Government Science College (RDVV), Jabalpur, India

MS in Zoology from Government Science College (RDVV), Jabalpur, India

PhD in Biological Sciences from Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, India

MS in Education, Curriculum and Instruction from University of Southern Indiana

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration on Creative Writing and minors in Rhetoric and Writing as well as Literature from the University of Southern Indiana

Hobbies:

Paint brushes and Canvas, exploring nature, and reading.

Hobbies:

Camping, TTRPGs, Art, Writing, and Music

Favorite Thing about Helping Students:

One of my favorite things is witnessing a student’s “Aha moment” and supporting them discover their own strengths. It’s deeply rewarding to know that even small moments of guidance can have a lasting impact on their future, and I truly enjoy being involved in their growth and learning process.

Favorite Thing about Helping Students:

I love seeing how quickly they develop! It's hard being a student, and it's inspiring seeing them constantly adapt to an ever-changing landscape.