President's Cabinet
The Messiah College President's Cabinet is comprised of senior administrators representing the various facets of the College's day-to-day operations. Cabinet meets weekly during the academic year and serves an advisory role to the president.
Randy Basinger, Provost
As provost, Dr. Basinger is responsible for integrating all aspects of college life, including academic, student life, athletics, and spiritual life. In addition, Dr. Basinger oversees the recruitment, retention, dismissal, retirement, professional development, evaluation, promotion, release time, and compensation of teaching faculty.
Phone: (717) 795-5375
Email: rbasinge@messiah.edu
John Chopka, Vice President for Enrollment Management
Mr. Chopka oversees the offices of admissions and financial aid. These offices are responsible for recruiting prospective students and walking accepted students and their families through the process of both applying for admittance to Messiah College and applying for financial aid.
Phone: (800) 233-4220
Email: jchopka@messiah.edu
Amanda Coffey, Director of Human Resources
As director of human resources, Ms. Coffey oversees all aspects of professional employment for faculty and staff at Messiah College. Her office is an invaluable resource at both the beginning and end of someone's employment at Messiah. In addition to screening applicants and negotiating benefits packages, the office of human resources also coordinates employee recognition programs.
Phone: (717) 796-5300
Email: acoffey@messiah.edu
Barry Goodling `79, Vice President for Advancement
As vice president of advancement, Mr. Goodling oversees several vital functions of the College, including fundraising (development), marketing and public relations, and alumni and parent relations. These offices work in harmony to ensure that financial resources exist for the implementation of new programs, facilities, and student financial aid; to further communicate the mission and brand of Messiah College to local, regional, and national audiences; and to help parents and alumni feel connected to each other and the institution.
Phone: (717) 796-5064
Email: bgoodlin@messiah.edu
Kris Hansen-Kieffer, Dean of Students, Vice Provost
The responsibilities and programming of the dean of students' office are many. With a talented, student-oriented team, Ms. Hansen-Kieffer over sees everything from athletics to campus ministries, the health and wellness center to student programing, and residence life to multicultural and international programs.
Phone: (717) 796-5234
Email: khansen@messiah.edu
Kathie Shafer `85, Vice President for Operations
Ms. Shafer oversees the division of the College that significantly impacts students’ and employees’ everyday life including the dining, custodial, facilities maintenance, campus event coordination, and groundskeeping teams.
Phone: (717) 766-2511, ext. 6003
Email: kshafer@messiah.edu
William Strausbaugh `79, Assistant Provost/Dean of Curriculum/Chief Information Officer
Mr. Strausbaugh oversees Messiah’s informational technology services office…
Phone: (717) 795-5375
Email: strausba@messiah.edu
Lois Voigt, Vice President for Finance
Dr. Voigt oversees the finances of the College, including payroll, endowment analysis, vendor relationships, and purchasing.
Phone: (717) 766-2511, ext. 2055
Email: lvoigt@messiah.edu
