Campus Living & Learning

Neil E. Golemo has been with Texas A&M University at Galveston since 2006 and has served as the Director of Campus Living & Learning since the Fall of 2014. During his tenure, he has seen the professional staff grow from one Masters level and live-on professional to five Masters level professionals with three living on-campus. The Campus Living & Learning Student Staff program has grown from twelve Resident Assistants, to over twenty Community Leaders and ten Company Commanders. The campus community has grown from three Residence Halls and six-hundred beds to seven Residence Halls with over 1600 beds. Dr. Golemo has been involved in many committees such as chairing the Residence Hall recommendation steering committee and assisting with the development of the TAMUG Honors Curriculum. These things along with many programs such as Halloween Howl, Campus Preview and Gig ‘Em Week have all grown during his time at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Dr. Golemo earned his B.A. in Speech Communications at Baylor University in 2004, his M.S.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Baylor University in 2006, and received his Ph.D. in Higher Education from Texas A&M University in 2023. Dr. Golemo has been honored with many accolades, including the 2018 CEO's Meritorious Service Award, the 2018 President's award for Meritorious Service (team), and the William Paul Ricker Award for Meritorious Service in 2024.

Sarah (West) Schendzelos started her TAMUG Campus Living & Learning staff experience in the summer of 2014. She received her bachelors and masters from Oklahoma State University. Sarah has worked in a wide range of student affairs job titles throughout her undergraduate and master degrees. During her time here at Texas A&M Galveston, she has worked as a Housing Coordinator who supervised Oceans, Hullabaloo and Pacific Hall as well as Summer Camps and Conferences. Her next role was as an Assistant Director for Campus Living & Learning where she oversaw Residential Education, Housing Coordinators and Camps and Conferences. Sarah now serves as the Associate Director of Campus Living & Learning, focusing on development of staff and department processes and having increased leadership and oversight - second only to the director. Sarah has a lifelong love of the water and truly loves being a part of the Aggie family.

Carrie Rowland joined the TAMUG Campus Living & Learning team in the summer of 2018.  Before beginning her professional career in Galveston, she graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Arts in Higher Education with an emphasis in College Student Affairs.  Carrie was previously a licensed secondary science educator and enjoys connecting with the unique student body here at TAMUG through learning opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom.  Her primary interests in higher education are the personal development of students alongside mentorship, the curricular approach, and the opportunities provided by living on campus. Before moving into the AD Operations position, Carrie was the Housing Coordinator of Hullabaloo, Oceans, and Pacific Halls. In her current role, she oversees housing assignments and the housing application process as well as serving as the department's facilities liaison. Carrie is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Administration with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration at Texas A&M University in College Station.  In addition to education, she is also passionate about animal welfare and is an advocate for selfless service through fostering and volunteering in the Galveston County and Great Houston area.

With many years of experience in higher education, Shelby is a passionate scholar practitioner who joins us from Texas A&M University College Station where she oversaw The Big Event, also known as the nation’s largest student-run service project. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Science in Educational Administration with an emphasis on Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) from Texas A&M University, she is committed to lifelong learning. In addition to her professional role, she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Administration in Higher Education at Texas A&M University. Her research interests include women in higher education, religious minority students in secular organizations, restorative justice, student affairs professionals, student engagement, campus traditions, and organizational culture. She is also an active member and leader in the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (TACUSPA), where she serves as the Vice President of Membership & Marketing, promoting the professional development and networking of student affairs practitioners in Texas. Her passion for learning, supporting the holistic development of students, and enhancing the student experience, drives her work and research as she aspires to continue contributing to advancing higher education.

Demeka R. Randolph came to TAMUG Campus Living and Learning in September 2023.  Demeka holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.  Prior to coming to TAMUG, she has worked in several local school districts as well as Texas A&M Central Texas.  She has a passion for helping others and working with students. In her spare time, she has taught group fitness and small group training for over 10 years.  She enjoys working out, singing on the praise team, reading, family time and football!

Peyton Baker currently serves as the Housing Operations Coordinator at Texas A&M University at Galveston, a role she began in June 2025. She originally joined the TAMUG Campus Living & Learning team in December 2022, where she previously served as the Housing Coordinator for TAMMA Hall. Before beginning her professional career in Galveston, Peyton earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana, and a Master of Arts in Postsecondary Education Administration from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. Peyton’s passion for housing and student affairs began during her undergraduate years, when she worked as both a desk clerk and a Resident Assistant. She continued her involvement in university housing at Murray State, serving as a Residence Director and completing an internship in the Office of Student Disability Services. What Peyton enjoys most about her career is the balance between student interaction and behind-the-scenes administrative work. In her free time, she enjoys hammocking in the sun, trying new crafts, and spending time with her nieces and nephews!