December 4, 2025
With new faces and renewed energy, Pearl River Community College’s Student Services team is focused on one goal—helping every Wildcat feel supported, connected and ready to succeed. The department oversees key aspects of student life, including housing, food services, health services, public safety and student engagement. To strengthen these areas, PRCC recently added several new members to its Student Services team.
The reimagined department created new roles to meet the needs of students. Joining the department are Dr. Kady Pietz, Vice President for Student Services, Dr. Katerria Grice, Director for Student Services, Richard Gleber, Housing Coordinator and Webmaster, Juliana Moore, Student Life Coordinator and Instructor of HPR, and Roger Moore, Chief of Police.
“We are so excited to announce these additions and changes to the world of student services at our institution,” said Dr. Jeff Long, Poplarville Campus Vice President. “We recognize the unique challenges that students face today, and we work every day to enhance the student experience through support and engagement, helping the students navigate challenges inside and outside of the classroom.”
The previous Alumni House is now home to the Student Services department, creating an accessible and welcoming location in the heart of campus.
Meet the New Members of the Student Services Team
Dr. Kady B. Pietz
Dr. Pietz brings a strong background in organizational leadership, communication, public relations, advocacy, events and programming, project management, and change management. She has held a variety of roles in higher education over the past 20 years, most recently serving as the Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Management at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
“What I’m most excited about is ensuring every student at Pearl River Community College has the resources and support they need to succeed—and feels that sense of connectedness and belonging,” said Pietz. “I’m eager to work with our team to enhance student engagement and build on the great foundation that’s already in place here at PRCC.”
Dr. Katerria Grice
Dr. Grice is a former PRCC student and has worked in higher education in a variety of roles for the past six years. She most recently served as an Athletic Academic Advisor at Itawamba Community College. As Director of Student Services, she will oversee crucial areas such as ADA/Disability Services, Title IX compliance, and mental health support at PRCC. This role involves ensuring students have access to necessary resources and maintaining a supportive campus environment for all backgrounds.
“I am excited just to be back here at Pearl River,” said Grice. “Pearl River has always been home to me, and home means family. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces, meeting new students, and being back where I belong.”
Richard Gleber
Gleber has spent his career split between admissions/recruitment, marketing/public relations and athletics. As the Housing Coordinator, Gleber will oversee both men’s and women’s housing and management of the online housing portal. Gleber also serves as the Head Resident of Hancock Hall and the Webmaster for the PRCC website.
Juliana Moore
Moore began her journey at PRCC as a full-time student on the Poplarville Campus, where she was a member of The String of Pearls. Moore returned to PRCC as a Marketing and Recruitment Specialist. She has moved into the role of Student Life Coordinator. She will be working alongside Gleber to handle many of the day-to-day tasks with housing, in addition to enhancing on-campus student engagement and student organizations.
Chief Roger Moore
Moore began his career path serving 11 years in the U.S. Army before transitioning into the role of Mississippi State Trooper for 13 years. He then spent 10 years with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (Department of Public Safety). For the past year, he served as Chief of Police at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. As Chief of Police, Moore’s responsibilities include law enforcement and campus safety for the Poplarville Campus, year-round. His team includes long-time veterans of the department along with two new deputies.
“I’m excited about joining a new leadership team in a new environment, embracing the challenges of the community, and sharing my law enforcement knowledge with our officers and leadership,” said Moore.
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Article by Laura O’Neill.
