Melissa Holman

Melissa Holman embodies our college vision especially respectful civility, collegiality, and academic citizenship and works to lift the overall spirit of the college’s environment. She embraces new ideas, listens to understand, and empowers others to aim high and have a plan B, C and maybe D. “Tell me more” is a phrase she often uses to better understand the situation. She sits quietly while thinking, documenting, and actively listening to all views.

Melissa demonstrates constant collegiality and collaboration throughout the university with a diverse group of staff, faculty, and students. She partners with other departments to celebrate and assist students with making the most out of their college experiences.

Melissa recently partnered with Counseling Education and Counseling Psychology (CECP) department. This collaboration resulted in a campus wide opportunity for students to gather and connect with counselors at the College, Coping & Covid event. She humbly celebrates college and university accomplishments by shining the light on others. Her reputation for collaborative innovative work is known campus wide.

She exudes devotion and enthusiasm in all that she does. She has a keen ability to rally faculty, staff, and students around a cause while uniting all members to be collaborative contributors. From her work on such things as, orientation, organizing and hosting the annual Multi-Cultural Meet & Greet for students, teaching the First Year Experience and Academic Discovery courses, Clifton Strengths Coaching, and her overall remarkable student retention efforts.

When it comes to working on the betterment of our institution Melissa embodies what it means to be a true team player and helps us all dig deeper to learn about each other and ourselves. She advocates passionately for our students and shows up in so many ways to truly support them. She shows up to events, presentations, and awards to support others’ successes. Along with aiding with hardships and advocating for the best interest of students during hearings, appeals, and other sensitive and confidential matters. Melissa is committed to providing resources and moral support.

In her role as Student Success Manager, Melissa Holman stresses the importance of multiculturalism and diversity in CEHD, WMU, and the Community. Melissa Holman is our Esprit De Corps award winner!