Meet The Staff
Beth Eppinger
Director of Housing, Residential Life, & Dining Services
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Beth joined the UAFS family in fall 2009 and is currently the director of Housing, Residential Life, and Dining Services. Beth’s role is to manage all on-campus housing options by focusing on facility and student needs. Her mission is for students to have a successful experience living on campus by being engaged in their surroundings. Beth holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and an M.B.A. from Northwest Missouri State University.
Jewels Howard
Sebastian Commons Resident Director
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Jewels became part of the UAFS team in June 2015 as the Sebastian Commons resident director. As such she is responsible for overseeing the Sebastian Commons resident assistants and supporting them in building a positive, welcoming, and educational living community. Jewels's received her undergraduate degree at Texas Christian University and earned a master's in higher education with an emphasis in student affairs from the University of Arkansas.
Joe England
Lion's Den Resident Director
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Joe joined the UAFS team in July of 2021 as the resident director of the Lion's Den. He oversees the residents within the Den and works to provide them with a safe, supportive, and understanding community in which to find themselves and expand their education. Joe previously worked in housing at Arkansas Tech University while completing his undergraduate degree and Master of Science in college student personnel. He cannot wait to meet his residents and show them how amazing living on campus is!
Megan Summerhill
Administrative Specialist
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Megan became part of the UAFS team in July 2021 as the Housing administrative specialist. She provides support within the office for staff and current students, and she wishes to contribute a welcoming and helpful environment for those who desire to live on campus in the future. Megan is a proud UAFS alumna who graduated in 2011 with a bachelor's in organizational leadership.