About Us
The Department of Student Engagement supports the mission, vision, and values of the Division of Student Affairs.
Mission
It supports Pirate’s success through environments that enhance student development, engagement, belonging, well-being, and career readiness.
Vision
To be a national leader in developing student experiences that positively transform lives and communities.
Values
Student Centered
Make students the focal point of our services, policies, and programming.
Belonging
Create a community where all feel safe, included, and welcomed.
Respect
Treat each other with dignity and civility, and recognize that every individual has rights, ideas, and beliefs.
Integrity
Maintain open and honest interactions.
Excellence
Deliver high quality programming, services, and resources through continuous reflection and improvement.
Contact Us
Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement
208 Main Campus Student Center
Front Desk: 252-328-4700
Lauren Howard
Associate Director
howardl16@ecu.edu
252-737-1669
Alex Dennis
Senior Assistant Director
dennisa15@ecu.edu
252-737-4988
Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center
209 Main Campus Student Center
Front Desk: 252-737-2514
Mark Rasdorf
Senior Associate Director
rasdorfm@ecu.edu
252-737-4451
Ricky Paz
Graduate Assistant
pazr24@students.ecu.edu
Fraternity and Sorority Life
107 Main Campus Student Center
Front Desk: 252-328-4235
Christopher Cooper
Associate Director
cooperch14@ecu.edu
252-328-4767
Emily Stuart
Coordinator
stuarte24@ecu.edu
252-328-2776
VACANT
Coordinator
252-328-4713
Ledonia Wright Cultural Center
100 Main Campus Student Center
Front Desk: 252-328-6495
Gabriela Lemus
Associate Director
lemusg@ecu.edu
252-737-5526
Nichole Maldonado
Program Coordinator
maldonadon22@ecu.edu
252-328-1684
Military & Veterans Resource Center
282 Main Campus Student Center
Front Desk: 252-737-1913
Nicole Messina
Associate Director
messinan21@ecu.edu
252-737-5233
Lisa Brown
Program Coordinator
brownli@ecu.edu
252-737-1913
Student Activities and Organizations
107 Main Campus Student Center
Front Desk: 252-328-4235
Hank Bowen
Senior Associate Director
bowenh@ecu.edu
252-737-2271
Women and Gender Center
108 Main Campus Student Center
Front Desk: 252-328-5666
Chelsie Hargrove
Associate Director
hargrovec18@ecu.edu
252-328-2350
Department of Student Engagement – Administration
John Mountz
Director of Student Engagement
mountzj17@ecu.edu
252-328-5695
Val Rutledge
Administrative Support Specialist
rutledgev23@ecu.edu
252-737-2501