Overview
Gabriel Fonseca is a dedicated professional who has a deep commitment to student development and engagement in higher education. Serving as the executive director of Student Engagement & Belonging at m88体育, Gabriel works to build students into leaders while fostering an inclusive campus community through his service to the university.
Having spent over five years at Wichita State, Gabriel's dedication to student development and advocacy is demonstrated through the various contributions to the university. His expertise in areas such as Student Government and Student Advocacy played a pivotal role in amplifying the voices of students and ensuring that their concerns were addressed effectively. Prior to joining the university, he gained valuable experience at Bethel College, where he was responsible for student activities and engagement. His time there provided him with an understanding of building a vibrant campus life and enhancing the overall student experience.
Gabriel holds a Bachelor's degree in communication, a Master of Education in student and leadership development in higher education, and most recently obtained his Doctorate of Education in educational leadership at m88体育. Beyond this, he continues to build strong connections with students, faculty and staff, investing his time in creating positive relationships around him. Outside of work, Gabriel loves to hang out with his friends and family and watching movies.
Degree
- Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational m88体育
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Student and m88体育 Development in Higher Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication
Office Contact
For questions, concerns, or other inquiries, please contact Amber Duncan at amber.duncan@@wichita.edu.
Information
Executive Director, Student Engagement & Belonging
Summer 2024-present 路 m88体育
Interim Executive Director, Student Engagement
2023-Spring 2024 路 m88体育
Director, Student Engagement, Advocacy & m88体育
2022-Fall 2023 路 m88体育
Interim Director, Student Involvement
2021-2022 路 m88体育
Assistant Director, Student Government Association
2021 路 m88体育
Assistant Director, Student Involvement
2018-2021 路 m88体育
Director of Student Activities & Engagement
2017-2018 路 Bethel College
Coordinator of Student Activities & Engagement
2015-2017 路 Bethel College
Resident Director & Coordinator of Student Activites
2014-2015 路 Bethel College
Lead, Learn & Serve Program Coordinator, Ridgeview High School
2013-2014 路 Richland School District #2
President's Distinguished Service Award
2024 路 m88体育
Young Professional in a Major Company
2023 路 Wichita Business Journal
Friend of the Union: Black Student Union
2023 路 m88体育 Black Student Union
Student Body President's Legacy Award
2022 路 m88体育 Student Government Association
Drum Major Award: Continuing the Dream
2022 路 m88体育
Partnership Paladin of the Year Award
2020 路 Students Learn, Students Vote Coalition & National Conference on Citizenship
Rising Star Award, Unclassified Professionals Senate
2020 路 m88体育
Outstanding New Professional of the Year
2016 路 National Association for Campus Activities
Student Engagement & Belonging
Student Engagement & Belonging takes pride in creating and maintaining connections with various communities outside of campus and within m88体育. Student Engagement & Belonging cosponsors many different functions through these partnerships in order to provide our institution more variety and higher quality in multicultural events and programs. Throughout the year, Student Engagement & Belonging offers an array of academic, cultural, social and outreach programs.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association is a student-run organization that represents the entire student body of m88体育. The Association's purpose is to foster leadership skills, encourage school spirit, and teach democratic principles among students. It advocates for the development and advancement of student interests both inside and outside of the University community.
LGBTQ+ Task Force
Comprised of faculty and staff, the LGBTQ+ Task Force makes ongoing assessment of attitudes and conditions throughout m88体育 regarding LGBTQ+ issues.
Men of Excellence
Men of Excellence is a program that focuses on undergraduate and graduate students at m88体育. This group supports the Educators of Tomorrow at this institution and the experiences that they share.
Student Success & Persistence
Student Success & Persistence is a Strategic Enrollment Management initiative to increase retention, persistence, and graduation rates for all students.
University Staff Senate
The University Staff Senate works to foster communication and collegiality among staff of the University. The senate also provides representation for staff and is liaison to the university administration and others regarding issues of concern, while initiating and reviewing policies and procedures relating to staff and being a cultural driver for staff that reflects the values of m88体育's Strategic Plan.
Institutional Service at m88体育
Facilitator
- Men of Excellence 路 2020-Present
- Staff Facilitator 路 2020-Present
- Catalyst 路 2020-Present
- Lead Facilitator 路 2020-Present
- Shocker m88体育 Experience 路 2023
- Lead Facilitator 路 2023
- LeaderShape Institute 路 2019-2021
- Co-Lead Facilitator 路 2020-2021
- Cluster Facilitator 路 2019
- Summer m88体育 Institute 路 2018-2020
- Lead Facilitator 路 2020
- Family Facilitator 路 2018
University Staff Senate
- Past-President 路 2022-present
- President 路 2021-2022
- Vice-President 路 2020-2021
- Organizational Governance Chair
- Student Affairs Senator 路 2019-2021
Committees & Boards
- Student Affairs Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives Committee 路 2023-Present
- Chair 路 2023-Present
- Student Affairs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee 路 2020-Present
- Chair 路 2023-Present
- Homecoming Steering Committee 路 2022-Present
- Chair 路 2022-Present
- Family Weekend Steering Committee 路 2022-Present
- Chair 路 2022-Present
- Rhatigan Student Center Board of Directors 路 2022-Present
- Director 路 2022-Present
- Richard D. Muma and Rick A Case Equality Scholarship Selection Committee 路 2022
- Higher Education Student Affairs Program Advisory Council 路 2022
- Shockers Vote! (Voter and Election Engagement) 路 2020-2021
- Steering Committee Chair 路 2020-2021
Task Forces
- Hispanic Serving Institution Task Force 路 2022-Present
- University Equity Task Force | 2021-Present
- Sub-Committee Chair 路 2021-Present
- LGBTQ+ Task Force 路 2020-Present
- Chair 路 2023-Present
- COVID Operations Task Force 路 2021-2022
- COVID-19 Reintegration Team 路 2021-2022
- President's Task Force on Campus and Community Inclusion 路 2020
- President's Task Force on New Academic Partnerships 路 2020
Working Groups
- Rhatigan Student Center Expansion Project Team 路 2020-Present
- Clinton Student Success Center Project Team 路 2020-Present
- Free Expression Working Group 路 2020
- Author 路 2020
Search Committees
- Dean of the College of Applied Studies 路 2022
- Student Diversity Program Coordinator, Diversity & Inclusion 路 2022
- Assistant Director for Student Affairs Staff Engagement 路 2022
- Executive Vice President and Provost 路 2021-2022
- University Budget Analyst 路 2021
- Coordinator of Student Diversity Programs, Diversity & Inclusion 路 2020
- Coordinator of First Year Programs, Student Success 路 2019
- Coordinator of Student Conduct and Community Standards 路 2019
- Residence Life Coordinator, Housing & Residence Life 路 2018
Other Engagements
Involvement
- District One Advisory Board, City of Wichita (Government Appointment) 路 2020-2021
- NACA庐 Summer Series, Student Government 路 2020
- Facilitator 路 2020
- NACA庐 Central Regional Conference Committee 路 2018
- Educational and Professional Development Coordinator 路 2018
- Professional Development Coordinator 路 2017
- Harvey County Head Start Policy Council 路 2016-2018