As the Interim Secretary for Academic Governance, Heidi facilitates a shared governance system that ensures faculty and students have a voice in academic decision-making and meaningful engagement in the university’s policy development process.

Heidi is dedicated to equity, empowerment, and inclusion in her work in higher education. She has held a variety of roles advocating for victim-survivors of sexual and domestic violence and supporting Latina/x student success at the University of Connecticut. She draws on learning from these community-centered experiences to inform her current role in the Office of Academic Governance.

Heidi received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Connecticut in Political Science and Latino and Latin American Studies, and is pursuing her Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration and a graduate certificate in Chicano/Latino Studies at Michigan State University.

Orville earned his bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Ethnic Studies from the University of Utah, followed by a master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration at Michigan State University. Now, he is excited to be starting his first year as a doctoral student in the Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education PhD Program. 

With experience supporting and advocating for students from marginalized communities, Orville has served as a Multicultural Student Success Coordinator at the community college level and as a College Admissions Coach for the American Indian College Fund.

Orville aims to keep growing professionally and learn within various higher education contexts. He aspires to continue serving first-generation and underrepresented students and hopes to take on leadership roles as he continues his career as a scholar-practitioner.

Jack Rockwood (he/him) has been working with the Office of Academic Governance since September 19, 2023.
 
Rockwood is a Bachelor's Candidate for the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and will be graduating with a degree in Games and Interactive Media in April 2026. He is an out-of-state student from Rogers, Arkansas.
 
He enrolled in MSU in 2022 and is currently in his Junior year. He is Vice President in the Michigan State Melee Club with collaboration with the E-Sports Club Association (ECA). Prior to this role, he has worked on the staff of the Amazeum Children’s Museum, developing and facilitating STEM-based activities for local children. He has also worked on the University of Arkansas Soybean Crossing Lab.