Office of Student Engagement
Cory L. Headley M.Ed.
Director, Student Engagement
Hometown: Douglas, Wyoming
Education: Bachelor Arts-Chadron State College, M.Ed. University of Utah
Duties: Oversees the staff and daily operations of the SLICE, coordinates New Student Orientation,
advises Student Association Senate, Professional Development Institute, and a variety
of student organizations.
Interests/Hobbies: Outside of work Cory enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, attending live concerts,
reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Favorite Spot on Campus: I love walking through the campus quad and seeing students studying, hanging out,
and enjoying the many events that take place there every year.
Samantha Harkin
Assistant Director, Student Engagement
Hometown: Sturgis, South Dakota
Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology- Penn State University
Duties: NSLS Advisor, orientation planning, Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor, provides
workshops and resources for student organizations, the FUN programming
Interests/Hobbies: Weather buff, reading, frequenting coffee shops, being a mama to a beautiful little
one, engaging in civil discourse, crafting/ DIYs, and spending quality time with friends
and family.
Favorite Spot on Campus: Under the big trees on the lawn in front of the Surbeck Center!
Christopher Pappas
Student Engagement Assistant
Hometown: San Diego, California
Duties: Oversees the Surbeck Center front desk and mailroom, provides admin support for
the office, aids in event planning
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking with dogs, homebrewing, chess, mixed martial arts, disc golf, reading, and
road trips
Favorite Spot on Campus: King Center Gym
Student Association Senate Staff
Student Association President
Sa.president@mines.sdsmt.edu
Student Association Vice President
Sa.vicepresident@mines.sdsmt.edu
Student Association Constitution Chair
Sa.constitution@mines.sdsmt.edu
Student Association Chief Financial Officer
Sa.finance@mines.edu