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Student Development Team
Professional Leadership
Jonathon J. May, EdD
Associate Director for Student Development
Jonathon graduated from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia with a degree in Sociology and Religion, has a Master of Arts degree in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University, and a Doctor of Education degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Prior to joining Penn, Jonathon served as the Class Dean for 3rd & 4th year students at Allegheny College and as Director of Student Services at Larkin University.
Jonathon brings to Penn a wealth of experience in student affairs, as well as a proven track record of success in Student Engagement – skills that will prove invaluable in meeting departmental goals and objectives. Jonathon lives with his partner and their two cats (Donatella and Spud) in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. On the weekends you will find him tending his gardens and exploring the beautiful mountains and beaches that New Jersey has to offer.
About the Role
In his role, Jonathon will be responsible for supervising the Student Engagement Team, providing development and advisement to the Welcome Desk, Building Ambassador, and Penn Student Agencies teams, while also collaborating with colleagues across the university to provide student-focused programming for Houston Hall.
