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Published: March 19, 2025

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You probably already know Southeast Missouri State University is known for its commitment to students. But you may not know, we’re also known for having some VIPs right here on campus.

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These celebrities are known by the entire SEMO community and may be people that you might want to get to know:

Michele Irby is the director of Campus Life and Event Services, so if there’s something happening on campus, she’ll know about it. She has a wealth of knowledge about anything and everything SEMO. And, she’s always got a friendly smile!

Katie Krodinger, aka Katie @ Southeast, is the director of New Student Programs. She’s a great source of information, especially for new Redhawks. If she doesn’t know the answer to your question, she knows who to ask…but has probably already done so and posted the answer to your question before anyone else can comment!

Brooke Lockhart is a proud SEMO alum and is the Associate Director of our Transfer Center. Not every college has a transfer center. She leads a team dedicated to making sure credits will transfer and you can get on track to start your education journey at SEMO!

Dr. Jim McGill is a professor of chemistry and the director of the Jane Stephens Honors Program. He’s known around campus for always going above and beyond to help students. He’s also an academic advisor.

Rowdy is our super cool mascot. You can find him cheering for Redhawk victories, taking part in community service activities, and meeting new friends. He loves high fives, so be sure to give him one when you see him!

Dr. Bruce Skinner is the Associate Director for Student Life, but he prefers the titles of imperial lord or supreme commander. He oversees Greek Life and Residence Life. He’s also known for his dapper style: he’s almost always wearing a bow tie.

Kendra Skinner is the Director of Residence Life, she is passionate about creating a thriving campus community, and has been shaping student experiences at Southeast since 2004. As Director of Residence Life, she leads a dynamic team to foster student growth, engagement, and success in a 3,000-student housing system. Wow!

Alicia Ticer is the director of Marketing and Student Engagement for Chartwells, the food service provider at SEMO. If you have questions or concerns about any of the dining facilities on campus, Alicia is always quick to help.

We happen to think we have the coolest University president. Not only is Dr. Carlos Vargas a great leader, but he’s also a great athlete! He’s been known to play a game of soccer with students. He can also be found at most sporting events and dancing along with the band.

In addition to being the first lady of SEMO, Pam Vargas is the director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. You can find her cheering on all the Redhawks at many campus and athletic events and generally doing all she can to support all our students.

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