Central Staff  2011-2012

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 Studies/History (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 lifethey 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."
Monica Masterson      Administrative Assistant           Degrees:  MA in Education                          BA in American Studies/Journalism           Favorite Part of the Job:  "Working with a great staff."
Joseph Murphy      Community Coordinator, Northwoods Village and      North Quad Residence Halls           Degrees:  MS in College & Agency Counseling                          BA in Audio/Radio Production           Favorite Part of the Job:  "Meeting so many new and           great people."
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, Jonsson Tower           Degrees:  MA in Roman Art and Archaeology                          BA in Classics           Favorite Part of the Job:  "Seeing my staff members           develop."
Nate Richardson      Residence Hall Director, McClellan Hall           Degrees: MFA in English (Creative Writing)                      Favorite Part of the Job:  "I like helping students           discover what a valuable gift they are to the           Skidmore community and to the world."
Kristen Marie Wohlgemuth      Residence Hall Director, Howe-Rounds Hall           Degrees: MS in Literacy Education                         BA in Elementary Education                       Favorite Part of the Job:  "To have a one-on-one           interaction with students to help guide them           as they discover themselves and what they wish           for their futures."
Brenden Hedblom '12      Head Resident, Kimball Hall           Major:  Engineering & Physics           Favorite Part of the Job:  "Helping others realize           their full potential and to not set limitations on           what they can and cannot accomplish."
Kelly Jackson '12      Head Resident, Wilmarth Hall           Majors:  Dance & Psychology           Favorite Part of the Job:  "Arts and crafts!"
Melissa Bennett '13      Head Resident, Wiecking Hall           Major:  Management and Business           Minor:  French           Favorite Part of the Job:  "Hands down, the PEOPLE!           Building friendships and community at Skidmore,           what could be better?"
Emily Drew-Moyer '12      Head Resident, Penfield Hall           Major:  Education Studies           Minor:  Gender Studies           Favorite Part of the Job:  "Building community!"
Alissa Belcastro '12      Head Resident, Wait Hall           Major:  Business & Classics           Favorite Part of the Job:  "The interaction with           residents and knowing that I'm a resource for           them should they need any help!"