Office of Admissions Staff
Theresa Allen, Admissions Application Coordinator
Ms. Allen coordinates and manages the processing of all J.D. applications for the Office of Admissions. She works closely with the Assistant Dean and members of the Admissions Committee to ensure that applications are reviewed in a timely manner. She also is responsible for the preparation of admission decision letters and reports. Ms. Allen has been a member of the Admissions staff since 2000.
John Garcia, Director of Financial Aid
Mr. Garcia has worked in financial aid since 1995, becoming Director of Financial Aid at MSU College of Law in 2005. In addition to counseling both prospective and continuing students and their families regarding financial aid options, he certifies students' loan eligibility, coordinates the packaging of aid for law students, participates in the establishment of the student budget, and regularly presents on the topic of financing an MSU legal education. Mr. Garcia earned his undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University and a Master of Arts degree at Michigan State University.
Wayne Hutchison, Director of Admissions
Mr. Hutchison helps prospective students navigate the Law College's admissions standards and procedures, academic programs, and student services. He represents MSU Law at the state, regional, and national level, and he coordinates the Student Volunteer Program as well as online seminars. Mr. Hutchison earned his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, and an MBA and Master of Public Administration from the City University of Seattle. For 11 years he served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, including 4 years of service providing leadership for more than 80 military officers at MSU's Reserve Officer Training Corps Program. Mr. Hutchison joined the staff of the Admissions staff in May 2008.
Kelly Kussmaul, Senior Staff Assistant
Ms. Kussmaul assists prospective students during all phases of the application process. In addition to offering general information regarding the admission issues, she coordinates visits to the Law College, assists with the hosting of admissions events, and coordinates the Roommate Clearinghouse service. Ms. Kussmaul completed her undergraduate degree in the Honors College at the University of Michigan and currently is pursuing a graduate degree at MSU. She has lived in the U.K, has traveled abroad extensively, and is an avid musician. Ms. Kussmaul has been with the Law College since October 2008.
John Petkus, Assistant Director of Admissions
Mr. Petkus welcomes the opportunity to assist prospective students during each phase of the enrollment process: underclassmen who are exploring law as a career; seniors and others who are in the process of applying for admission; and, candidates who have been offered admission to MSU College of Law. Within the Admissions Office, he coordinates the involvement of alumni and has responsibility for transfer admissions. Mr. Petkus is a 2011 graduate of MSU Law and is a 2008 graduate of Lake Superior State University. As a law student, he participated in the First Amendment Clinic and was actively involved in the Student Bar Association and the Council of Graduate Students.
Charles W. Roboski, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Dean Roboski works closely with the Faculty Admissions Committee in establishing and implementing the Law College's admissions and scholarship policies. He also coordinates MSU Law's communications with prospective students and prelaw advisors, and represents MSU Law at various off-campus events. He has served as a dean or director of law admissions since 1988, during which time he has reviewed more than 40,000 applications for admission. Dean Roboski joined the MSU Law Admissions staff in September 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Dominican University, a Master of Arts from Georgetown University, and an MBA from the University of Dayton.