Central Staff  2009-2010

We, the people of Residential Life, will strive to promote independence, development, and success of our residents and staff.

To accomplish this, we will:

• Foster a fun, safe, and comfortable living-learning environment;
• Encourage the appreciation of diversity;
• Empower ourselves and our community by providing information and resources;
• Assist in the development of life skills, such as respect, accountability, mindfulness, responsibility, and patience; and
• Create an environment where lasting friendships can be formed in a civil community.
  

 
      Don Hastings
          Associate Dean of Student Affairs / Director of Residential Life
          Degrees:  MS in Counseling (Concentration in Higher Education)
                         BA in Social Justice (Secondary Education Certification)

 

 

 

    Ann Marie Przywara
        Associate Director of Residential Life
        Degrees:  MSEd in Counseling
                       BA in Psychology
        Favorite Part of the Job:  "I love the students and the life they breathe into our residence halls and apartments.  I love the teamwork of our Central Staff and of our student Residence Hall Staff when they work together, dig in, and make a difference in our students' lives."

    Sue Valenti
       Coordinator of Student Housing
       Favorite Part of the Job:  "Working with all of the wonderful Res Hall Staff members and meeting/helping all of the students."

 

 

    Liza Nascembeni
      Community & Judicial Coordinator, Northwoods Village and North
           Quad Residence Halls
      Degrees:  MEd in Student Personnel Administration for Higher
                          Education
                     BA in English

 

   Ryan Ballantine
      Community Coordinator, Scribner Village and South Quad Residence Halls
      Degrees:  MA in Student Affairs in Higher Education
                     BA in History
      Favorite Part of the Job:  "Working with students and helping them grow to their potential."

 
  

    Tracy Lea Hensley
       Residence Hall Director, Wilmarth Hall
       Degrees:  MA in Roman Art and Archaeology
                      BA in Classics
       Favorite Part of the Job:  "Seeing my staff members develop."

 

 

     Rosana Lemus
          Residence Hall Director, McClellan Hall
          Degrees:  MS in Higher Education Administration
                         BA in Liberal Arts
          Favorite Part of the Job:  "Building a team with my phenomenal staff and getting to know my residents."

 

     Joseph Murphy
          Residence Hall Director, Howe-Rounds Hall
          Degrees:  MS in College & Agency Counseling
                         BA in Audio/Radio Production
          Favorite Part of the Job:  "Meeting so many new and great people."

 

 

     Sean Faulkner '10
          Head Resident, Kimball Hall
          Majors:  Philosophy and Economics
          Favorite Part of the Job:  "Getting to know so many people."

 

 

 

     Peggy Goins '10
          Head Resident, Wilmarth Hall
          Majors:  Sociology and Psychology
          Favorite Part of the Job:  "I enjoy being a resource on campus and guiding students to other resources, and being able to meet a variety of new people!"

 

 
        Becca Larson '10
       Head Resident, Wiecking Hall
       Major:  Dance
       Minor:  Sociology
       Favorite Part of the Job:  "Res Life has taught me so much about what it means to be a great leader and has introduced me to some of my best friends.  It's really rewarding to make a difference in the Residence Halls and create a comfortable living space for the Skidmore community."

 

     Emi Lipcsey-Magyar '10
          Head Resident, Penfield Hall
          Majors:  Math and Dance
          Minor:  Computer Science
          Favorite Part of the Job:  "Having the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives and interacting with a lot of interesting individuals."

 

 

     Megan Randall '10
          Head Resident, Wait Hall
          Major:  Sociology
          Minors:  Anthropology and Women's Studies
          Favorite Part of the Job:  "The ability to build great relationships with so many students from diverse backgrounds and helping to optimize their living experiences at Skidmore."