Carly Watson, Director of Debate, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Michigan State University. As a student at MSU, she won the 2010 National Debate Tournament. Winner of the 2020 American Debate Association Excellence in Coaching Award, Carly coached teams to the semifinals of the NDT with MSU. Carly previously worked as an […]
Erika Crews (she/her) joined the Honors College as an Academic Specialist/Advisor in 2016. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Honors Communication from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2014 and her master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration from Michigan State University in 2016. Following her positions as an Academic Advisor and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion […]
Amanda Ritter joined the Honors College as an Academic Specialist/Adviser in 2014. Prior to that, Amanda worked at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama in various aspects of student academic services. Before she began her career in higher education, Amanda lived and worked in Colorado Springs, Colorado at some major companies, such as Target and […]
Will has been the debate coach at MSU since 1996. He joined Michigan State University’s staff after coaching at East Lansing High School where his teams won several Michigan State Championships and the 1995 NCFL National Championship. Will’s success has continued in his college coaching career where he has catapulted Michigan State to an era […]
Reed joined the MSU Honors College in 2022 and serves as the Assistant Director of Development. She came to MSU in 1999 serving in both the Law College and College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in alumni relations and stewardship roles. Prior to her roles in higher education, Reed worked in museum and concert venues. […]
Christine Raisanen joined the Honors College as the director of advising in 2013. Previously, Chris worked as an academic specialist in MSU’s College of Education and the Eli Broad College of Business. She earned her master’s degree in college and university administration from Michigan State University and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University […]
Sadiq Khan joined the Honors College as an academic specialist/adviser in 2012. He previously served as academic adviser at Central Missouri State University. Sadiq earned his master’s degree in higher education/higher education administration and bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Central Missouri.
As an assistant dean, Dr. Justin Micomonaco oversees the academic advising team and undergraduate research opportunities supported by the college. In addition, Dr. Micomonaco leads assessment and research efforts to inform and support the strategic plan set forth by the Dean. Responsible for assessing Honors College programs, he also identifies opportunities to collaborate with other […]
Prior to joining the DSAO office in 2013, Dr. Kristin Janka served as associate director for MSU’s International Studies and Programs, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS). Prior to that, she served as outreach and academic coordinator for CLACS, adjunct assistant professor at Siena Heights University, instructor for the College of Education and […]
Lisa joined the Honors College in 2022 as of Director of Finance and Human Resources. Prior to that, she was the Fiscal Officer and Office Manager for the African Studies Center and Alliance for African Partnership in International Studies and Programs from 2014-2022, having joined MSU in 2012 in the Department of Family Medicine in […]
