Dr. Michael Griffel is an associate vice president for Student Services and Enrollment Management, and director for University Housing. His work focuses on capital construction for the division as well as developing and enhancing environments for student academic success, growth, and development in University Housing. He previously served as the director of residence life at Bowling Green State University, director for university residences at the University of Idaho, director for residence life and assistant director for residence life at Robert Morris College, and residence hall director at the University of Pittsburgh. Michael has been actively involved with ACUHO-I (Association of College and University Housing Officers-International), serving on the executive board and committees and task forces.

Michael earned a doctorate in education from the University of Idaho, a master’s in adult education from Pennsylvania State University, and a bachelor’s in general studies with concentrations in organization design and sociology from the University of Michigan.

Michael is married and has three children. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, baking, camping, hiking, swimming, most sports, and reading literature and research about college student success.