What is your role at UVM?
In coordination with many departments across campus, I work with students who
may be struggling, providing them with a safety net to succeed through challenging
moments in their college career. I also facilitate the research and assessment
of programs and services throughout the Division of Student and Campus Life,
forging a culture of assessment within each and every department in order to
meet our Division's and Department's goals and outcomes. Additionally, I advise
the Dean of Students Advisory Board, and coordinate the NASPA Undergraduate
Fellows Program (NUFP) throughout the academic year at UVM, as well as the summer
intern program.
What do you like most about UVM?
What I like most about UVM is the strong sense of collegiality across campus.
I love the sense that everyone is here for one reason: students. There is a
genuine care and concern for all of our students, and it is great to have colleagues
who share the same passion as I do around student development and a strong sense
of campus community.
What do students need to know to succeed at UVM?
I believe in order for any student to succeed is to first, be true to yourself.
You came to UVM for a reason, and it is important for you to live out your passion,
because that is what will keep you here, and that is what will continue to make
your life exciting. To give you a more practical answer, students need to know
that UVM has a number of programs and services that will enhance their college
experience and allow them to perform at their most optimal level. Get involved,
make new friends, stretch your comfort zones, explore a new community! All of
these things and more will only enhance your UVM and Vermont experience, and
you will undoubtedly succeed!
Anything else?
As I get older I am enjoying the outdoors more, so I like a good hike, a nice
trail run, or just hanging out at the beach (yes, I am a Californian). I hate
to admit but I love a good romantic comedy, anything that makes me laugh, and
truly love spending time with friends and family.