Michael has served as the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at MICA since December 2014. He has his Master of Education from the University of Delaware, and an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Skidmore College.

As Vice President, Michael bears ultimate responsibility for the Student Affairs Division and all related offices, as well as serves as the College’s chief retention officer. These responsibilities include a wide array of services including but not limited to Accessibility & Disability Services, Career Development, Creative Entrepreneurship, Culture & Identity, Student Counseling, Student Health, and Student Engagement

Michael has worked at the Maryland Institute College of Art since 2001. During this time he has served as Director of Student Activities, Director of Residence Life & Off-Campus Housing, and Associate Dean of Student Life & Judicial Affairs prior to assuming the role of Vice President. Before arriving at MICA, Michael worked in Residence Life at multiple institutions, most recently Vassar College.

Michael is heavily involved with the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) including serving on AICAD’s strategic plan task force, data & research task force, and multiple conference planning committees. He is a member of NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education organization, and has presented at multiple national conferences and symposiums.