New Student Orientation

Dr. Devan K. Zgleszewski has been with the Office of New Student Programs since 2018. Prior to joining the New Student Programs team, she worked at The College of New Jersey in roles supporting student engagement, student organizations, fraternity and sorority life (where she is a sister of Alpha Chi Omega), transfer orientation, and welcome week. She is a first-generation college student and a triple alumni of West Chester University holding a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology, a Masters of Education in Higher Education Counseling, and a Doctorate of Education in Policy, Planning, and Administration. Dr. Zgleszewski's doctoral research centers around the sense of belonging of lower-income, first-generation college students. As the Director of New Student Programs, she offers strategic vision and oversight of all operations and programs. Dr. Zgleszewski enjoys working alongside the New Student Programs team and Orientation Leaders to welcome and onboard new Golden Rams and their families!

Jennifer has been serving in the role of Associate Director for New Student Programs since January 2022. In this role she plans logistics for new student orientation as well as supervises undergraduate and graduate staff. Prior to her employment at WCU, Jennifer worked in new student orientation & welcome week programming at La Salle University and Goldey-Beacom College. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Monmouth University and a master’s in education from Rutgers University.

Maria has been working with New Student Programs since 2018. She currently serves in the role of Administrative Assistant. Maria has over 30 years of experience in administrative work and is studying to finish her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at WCU. Maria handles all inquiries that come into our office from students, families, staff, and faculty. She manages the budget, purchasing, payroll, and hiring processes for the New Student Programs orientation team. She assists with planning, logistics, orientation registration, reservations, and training of the orientation team and more. She loves animals, including her four cats and 12-year-old Golden Retriever, Zoe. Maria has been married for 23 years to her husband, Kevin, and they have two sons, Ethan, 20, and Ryan, 15. She is from West Chester, loves West Chester, and feels right at home working for WCU.

Winter Elvin (Winnie) is a first year graduate student at WCU, studying Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Winnie graduated from WCU with her Bachelor's of Science in Psychology in 2023 and is currently the graduate assistant for New Student Programs. In her undergraduate career at WCU, Winnie worked for Wellness Promotion, Off-Campus and Commuter Services, Sykes Student Union, and New Student Programs. She is passionate about teamwork and leadership, and she enjoys empowering students and making them feel welcome at WCU.

Lindsay Griffiths is a first-year graduate student in the Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs program here at WCU and is one of the graduate assistants for New Student Programs.  Lindsay graduated from Millersville University in 2023 with her bachelor's in Educational Studies with a minor in Music.  During her undergraduate studies, Lindsay worked in Student Leadership and in the Office of Student Affairs. She was also very involved on campus in Marching band as the twirling captain, in her fraternity Phi Sigma Pi, and in Student Government, where she served as President her senior year! Lindsay is so excited to be joining the NSP team to help students feel a sense of belonging and help them be ready to go on their Higher Education journey at WCU!!

Mary is a second-year graduate international student who’s enthusiastic about teamwork and collaboration. She enjoys engaging with students, giving them a feeling of belonging, and providing them with guidance and support to navigate their college experience.

Alexcis is a second year student in the College Student Affairs program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. During the academic year, Alexcis serves as an assistant residence life coordinator. As a professional, Alexcis is interested in working within Educational Opportunity Fund/Trio programs, New Student Programs, Pre-College Programs, or anything that supports first-generation college students and retention. She is excited to see how orientation operates behind the scenes as well as supporting the orientation leader team!