Graduate Assistants

Angela Caringella
Graduate Assistant for Open Recreation

B.A. Public Communications, minor: Journalism, DePaul University
M.S. Sport Management, Northern Illinois University, May 2013

Worked in DePaul Campus Recreation for 4 years as Intramural official/supervisor and entrance attendant. After graduation, worked for 2 years in recreation field as youth fitness program coordinator and instructor.

First year as Open Rec GA at NIU. Responsible for assisting in the overall administration and management of the Open Recreation and Youth Camp programs including staff training, program development, risk management, supervision, assessment and marketing.

acaringella1@niu.edu
815-753-9360

Leanne Kulchawik
Graduate Assistant for Group Fitness

B.S. Exercise and Wellness ,Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2010
M.S. Exercise Physiology, Northern Illinois University, May 2013

Leanne is starting her first year as the Fitness Graduate Assistant at NIU.  She has been involved in Campus Recreation for four years.  She was a weight room attendant, group fitness instructor, weight room supervisor, intramural intern and provided fitness assessments.  Leanne received her undergraduate degree from SIUE in Exercise and Wellness and is now working on her Masters in Exercise Physiology.  She currently assists the Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness in overseeing Group Fitness, Personal Training and Nutrition.

lkulchawik@niu.edu
815-753-9460

Stephanie Plesant
Graduate Assistant for Facilities

B.A. History, University of California, Davis, June 2011
B.A. Communication, University of California, Davis, June 2011
M.S.ED. Adult and Higher Education, Northern Illinois University, May 2013

Stephanie joins the NIU Department of Campus Recreation as the Facilities and Operations Graduate Assistant with four years of experience in recreational services with UC Davis Campus Recreation.  She has held positions as a Member Services Attendant, Membership Attendant, Scheduling Coordinator, Event Technician, and Building Supervisor.  She has aspirations to become a leading figure in recreational services.  Stephanie’s current responsibilities include the management of facility reservations, facility contracts and rentals, maintenance, and special event production, equipment inventory control, assessment, research, student supervision, and personnel development.

Spleasant1@niu.edu
815-753-9464

Clint Svatos
Graduate Assistant for Sport Clubs and Aquatics

B.S. Ed Physical Education, minor: Health Education, Northern Illinois University
M.S. Sport Management, Northern Illinois University, May 2011

Clint has been working for Campus Recreation for two years. In spring 2008, Clint started working for the open recreation program as the aquatics manager. He has been a certified lifeguard for nine years. Clint has a passion for being active and for recreation as a whole. Clint’s responsibilities include overseeing and coordinating the aquatics program, and assists in the implementation of the sport club program, including work with club officers and members, facility scheduling, and updating the CR Sport Club Policy Manual.

Csvatos1@niu.edu
815-753-9462

David Wiley
Graduate Assistant for Intramural Sports

B.A Marketing, Northern Kentucky University
M.S Sport Management, Northern Illinois University, May 2012

David is the Intramural Gradudate Assistant. He has been involved around rec sports for three years; an intramural official for two years, and a supervisor for one. David has officiating experience with Basketball, Flag Football, Dodgeball, Wiffleball, Volleyball, Softball, Floor Hockey, Weight Lifting competition, 3-point contest, futsal, indoor soccer, home run derby, and cornhole. David has been a basketball referee outside of the rec for five years, and plans on moving up to high school basketball this winter. His responsibilities include assisting in the overall administration and management of the Intramural program including staff training, program development, risk management, supervision, assessment, and marketing. David’s goal is too add more depth in the intramural sport line-up by adding new and exciting sports for the students to enjoy.

dwiley@niu.edu
815-753-9389