The Professional Staff in New Student Programs works to bring the mission to life through engaging leadership opportunities for current students and meaningful transition programs for new ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students and their families. Each individual in the office contributes in their own unique way. We would love for you to reach out to any one of us with questions or for more information about our programming and/or leadership development opportunities.

Destiny Payne (she/her)

Director of New Student Programs

Jackson Hall 103
2990 Campus Box ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, NC 27244
(336) 278-7000
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Destiny Payne is the Assistant Director of New Student Programs. Destiny has received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Social Welfare from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois and her Master of Education with a specialization in Student Affairs from Iowa State University. Originally from the Chicagoland area, after completing graduate school Destiny moved to North Carolina, where she now serves as the Assistant Director of New Student Programs. Outside of work she enjoys movies, basketball, time with family, and traveling.

Contact Destiny with questions about New Student Orientation, Move-In Day, the First Year Experience at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, all components of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Bound, First Year Summer Experiences, and/or general department inquiries.

Bailey Skinner (she/her)

Program Coordinator of New Student Programs

Jackson Hall 103
2990 Campus Box ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, NC 27244
(336) 278-7000

Bailey Skinner serves as the Program Director of New Student Programs. A proud ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ alum, she earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ. Originally from Gastonia, North Carolina, Bailey has a strong connection to the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ community, her older brother also graduated from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ in 2023. As a student, she was actively involved across campus through Greek life, teaching assistant positions, and three years of service on the New Student Programming team. Outside of her work, Bailey enjoys watching movies, exploring creative crafts, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Contact the Assistant Director with questions about our student staff leadership development opportunities (including the recruitment, selection, and training of all orientation student staff), move-in day, International Student Orientation, and the transfer student experience.

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Administrative Assistant for Campus Life & NSP

Jackson Hall 103
2990 Campus Box ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, NC 27244
(336) 278-7000
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Catherine Little is the Administrative Assistant for Campus Life and New Student Programs. She received an Associate Degree in Office Systems Technology from Randolph Community College in Asheboro, North Carolina. Catherine has previously worked as an administrative assistant with Academic Services and Instructional Support for Randolph County Schools and Chatham County Schools, both in North Carolina. Outside of work she enjoys reading, music, crafts, and spending time with family.

Contact Catherine with questions about general department inquiries, New Student Orientation, Move-in Day, First-Year Summer Experiences, and ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Bound.

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Graduate Apprentice for New Student Programs

Jackson Hall 103
2990 Campus Box ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, NC 27244
(336) 278-7000

Contact our GA with questions about our student staff leadership development opportunities (including the recruitment, selection, and training of all orientation student staff), International Student Orientation, and the transfer student experience.