Update

Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Meet the FYE Staff

Nicole Craven, Associate Director
- Nicole earned a BA in English from The Ohio State University and an MA in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University.
- Nicole’s areas of responsibility include oversight of the FYE Peer Leader model, the First Year Success Series and managing data collection and analysis to support student retention and persistence.
Kim Kovarik, Program Coordinator
- Kim earned her BS in English Education from The Ohio State University and uses her passion for education in the creation and auditing of accessible digital content.
- Kim will support many initiatives in First Year Experience for first-year students and campus constituents.
Abby Lithgow, Assistant Director
- Abby earned a BS in Human Development and Family Science from The Ohio State University and an MEd in Higher Education Management.
- Abby will support many initiatives in First Year Experience for first-year students and campus constituents.
Natalie Meredith, Program Coordinator
- Natalie earned a BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati and an MA in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green University.
- Natalie collaboratively supervises FYE Peer Leaders and contributes to programs and initiatives geared toward students who would benefit most from support and resources in their first year; Natalie works most closely with the First Year Success Series.
Matthew Nolan, Program Coordinator
- Matthew earned a BA in Psychology from Bowling Green State University and MS in Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University.
- Matthew collaboratively supervises FYE Peer Leaders and contributes to programs and initiatives geared toward students who would benefit most from support and resources in their first year; Matthew works most closely with Peer Leader recruitment, selection and training.
Jenny Osborn, Associate Director
- Jenny earned a BS in Psychology from The Ohio State University and an MEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina.
- Jenny's areas of responsibility include developing and coordinating University Orientation, Land Grant Opportunity Scholars and collaboration with colleagues in academic units.