College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Stephanie Chau is the Assistant Director of Student Support and Belonging  for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Chau assists with the Retention, Engagement, Academic Performance program which includes coaching, mentoring, resource distribution, data management, as well as major and career advice for academically at-risk students in the college.  In 2024, Chau received the You Belong Here Champion Award for her work supporting students and helping them develop a sense of belonging.

She also coordinates pre-college programs including the ANR Institute for Multicultural Students (AIMS), and Michigan Indian Leadership Program (MILP). She is involved in outreach and engagement with the Native American community. Chau is a member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and has been active in the Native American community for over 40 years.

Chau also served as the Interim Associate Director of the Native American Institute from 2019-2020. She was on the MSU Pre-College Leadership Team for a one-year term in the 2018-2019 academic year. This leadership team facilitates the Pre-College Committee at Michigan State University and is comprised of program directors, coordinators, and senior administrators who work to coordinate the activities of pre-college programs at MSU.

Separately, Chau serves as co-advisor for the MSU chapter of the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) providing advising and support to undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds. She also assists students with logistics, meeting planning, as well as regional and national conference planning. Additionally, Chau facilitates student submissions to the national student competitions that take place at the MANRRS Annual Career Fair and Training Conference.

Previously, Chau was a member of the MSU GEAR UP staff for 10 years. The initiative, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, was designed to increase the number of low income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.