KayDee Perry, assistant professor of health and human performance, runs a tight ship. She is the teacher-education preparation specialist in her department. With a primary focus on the physical education courses at Olivet College, she mentors countless students seeking to teach physical education when they graduate.

To see Perry work is like watching pure joy in action. She exudes verve.

In her “spare time,” Perry also coordinates fundraising and volunteer recruitment efforts on behalf of the Eaton County Special Olympics Field Day. A volunteer herself, she brings her... Read more

If you’ve ever visited the Olivet College campus and spent time with the students and staff, you quickly feel included. Whether it’s a smile from a student as you walk across the Square, or a warm greeting from a professor as you walk down the halls of Mott, you always feel welcome. That feeling of inclusiveness was one of the many reasons Xavier Vance decided to attend Olivet College.

Visiting Campus

Coming from a large high school in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield, Xavier wanted to attend a smaller school where she could have a closer relationship... Read more