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Anita, a Danville native, joined the Student Life staff in 2001. She comes to Centre from a local manufacturing facility where she was a Human Resources Assistant for 16 years. One of her major responsibilities in the Student Life Office is the publication of the student handbook. She also publishes the yearly Centre College Directory.

Email: anita.bertram@centre.edu

Kendrick joined the Student Life staff in August of 2011. He oversees the Student Activities Council, Student Government Association, and numerous registered student clubs and organizations. Kendrick also supervises the Campus Center student staff along with coordinating the Campus Center facility. Kendrick earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications from Bellarmine University in Louisville and his master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina. Kendrick is originally from Liberty, Ky.

Email: kendrick.durham@centre.edu

Randy was promoted to the position of Vice President and Dean of Student Life in 2000 after serving since 1993 as Director of Residence Life and Counseling and Associate Dean of Student Life. As Vice President and Dean of Student Life, Randy continues to have an “open door” policy, which invites all students to call upon him for advice or direction here at Centre College. His philosophy for the Student Life Office is that each student deserves to have the best “outside the classroom” experience along with the best education while at Centre College. Randy earned a bachelor’s degree from Berea College and a master’s in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kentucky.

Vice President and Dean of Student Life Randy Hays receives “Dr. Fred Rhodes Outstanding Service” award at CPAK Conference

Feb. 2, 2016 Vice President and Dean of Student Life Randy Hays was recognized with the “Dr. Fred Rhodes Outstanding Service” award at the 2016 College Personnel Association of Kentucky (CPAK) Conference held on Centre College’s campus on Jan. 29.

The award commends outstanding professionals who have made significant professional contributions or achievements on a campus, or at the state or regional level. Nominees also demonstrate professional ethics, dedication and commitment to the principles of the college personnel profession. More….

Email: randy.hays@centre.edu

Emma is a 2018 Centre graduate from Lexington with a bachelor’s degree in Music and International Studies. She co-advises the executive boards of the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, Order of Omega, and Gamma Sigma Alpha, works with the Rho Gamma team for sorority recruitment, oversees the Greek house managers, assists in coordinating educational programming for the Greek community, works closely with the Director of Greek life, and manages the shuttle service. As a student at Centre, Emma was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, served as a Rho Gamma, and served as the Vice President of Recruitment on the Panhellenic Council.  She was also a Centre Ambassador and was involved in Centre Singers.

Email: emma.king@centre.edu

Jack joined the Student Life Office in July, 2019.  Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Jack earned his bachelor's degree in Business Management from Eckerd College and his master's degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies: Higher Education Administration from Boston University.  As the Director of Campus Activities and Leadership Programming, he oversees the Campus Center, including managing the reservation system and supervising the Campus Center student staff.  Additionally, he oversees leadership programming and serves as the advisor for the Student Activities Council (SAC).

Email: jack.layden@centre.edu

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Sophia earned her Bachelors of Arts in Global Management Leadership at Earlham College in 2019 and joined the Student Life office that summer as the Coordinator of Community Service and the Bonner Program.  In this position, she helps the Bonner students develop their leadership potential as well as support the campus-wide community engagement efforts.  Sophia was a Bonner Scholar at Earlham and did an internship at the Bonner Foundation.  

Email: sophia.lombardo@centre.edu