Michelle Janisz

Dr. Michelle Janisz serves as an Adjunct Professor and Director of New Student and Family Programs at Western Illinois University's College of Education & Human Services. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Illinois State University, an M.S. in Counseling in Higher Education from Central Michigan University, and a B.S. in Speech Communication from Northern Michigan University.

• Experience spans 35+ years in higher education
• 20+ years in fraternity/sorority life across four campuses
• Key roles: Assistant Director for Greek Life (2001-2005), Director of Greek Affairs (2005-2011), Director of Student Activities (2011-2020)

Her expertise includes:

• Leadership development
• Student experiential learning
• First-generation student support
• Transfer student integration
• Parent/family engagement initiatives

Dr. Janisz teaches Introduction to Higher Education in Student Affairs and supervises practicum experiences, having previously taught Law in Higher Education and facilitated Internship Seminar courses.