Michele Paules
Director of Student Support Services; Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Michele Paules is a licensed clinical social worker and has served as the director of student support since September 2018. Previous to this role, Michele served as a staff counselor here at Muhlenberg for 15 years. Michele assists students with moving beyond emotional and behavioral concerns so that optimal connections can be found. This support is not counseling or therapy. Michele works with students through a combination of advocacy, strategy and skill building, as well as, seeking connections and resources within the campus community to assist students to be at their best.
Michele serves on the College's CARE team, assists students to navigate financial hardship grants, medical leave of absences requests and medical amnesty education. Michele has been instrumental within augmenting the peer education program on campus as well as the JED initiative.
Michele has a bachelor's degree from Kutztown University and a master's degree in social work from Marywood University.
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