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Tom EllettAssociate Vice President
for Student Affairs Email: te13@nyu.edu Welcome to NYU’s Residential Education website. My name is Tom Ellett and I serve as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. I have been at NYU since August 2001. Over the past seven years there has been unprecedented change within the residence halls. We have moved to a first-year residence hall system, created 50 Explorations floors (living/learning theme floors), added 19 Faculty-in-Residence, created two Residential Colleges, added numerous traditions for community development (like the NACURH 2007 program of the year Ultra-Violet Live!), and recruited the best staff in the country. The best part of working at NYU is the students. The diversity of interests and backgrounds make this a place that requires a depth of thinking and reflection to be able to best serve our students. Each year I interview all newly hired RAs and this activity has only reinforced my love of NYU. We are an involving and evolving organization. We value creativity, energy, and a caring demeanor.
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Kate BaierDirector of Residential Education I am a Wisconsin native who has worked at Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, New York) and Ball State University (Muncie, Indiana). I have earned a Master of Science in Education (Counseling) from the University of Nebraska (Kearney, Nebraska) and a Bachelor of Arts (English) from the University of Wisconsin--La Crosse. I an currently a doctoral candidate at St. John's University (New York). I am a mother to Greta and two dogs, Beckett and Huckleberry. In my spare time, I am an avid reader, and a fan of Lost and U2. |
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Craig JolleyDirector of Residential Education My responsibilities include
oversight for the Residential Education departmental budget, human resources,
network and technology, student services, judicial affairs, and policy
development. Our offices are located on the C-Level of the Weinstein Residence
Hall. I obtained a Bachelors of Arts degree from Saginaw Valley State
University, a Masters of Arts degree in Student Affairs Administration
from Michigan State University, and a Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law
School. I have been with the University since 1996, holding positions
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Nancy ManzuarteAdministrative Aide Email: nam3@nyu.edu Hi!! My name is Nancy Manzuarte
and I am the Administrative Secretary in the Residential Education Office
at Hayden. I have been with the Department for nine years. I am the first
line of contact that students have when they come into our office so it
is really important for me that they know that I really do care and want
to help them in any way I can. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New
York and am married with two children. Please feel free to stop by the
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Anna SchmidtAssociate Director of Residential Education Telephone: 212-998-4065 Email: anna.schmidt@nyu.edu I currently oversee the living learning programs in the Department of Residential Education at NYU, including Explorations and the Residential Colleges. I first moved to the United States in 1996 after growing up in Augsburg, Germany. My Bachelor of Arts is in Media Arts and Design from James Madison University in Virginia and I hold a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from New York University. Prior to my current position, I have worked as a Community Development Educator in Goddard and Rubin Hall, and an Academic Advisor in the College of Arts and Science at NYU. I can often be found running over the Brooklyn bridge to my home in Brooklyn, New York. |
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Colin TerryProgram Administrator Telephone: 212-998-4218 Email: colin.terry@nyu.edu Greetings! I serve as the Program Administrator for Residential Education. Primarily, I work with each of our Special Interest Housing communities, including the Residential Colleges, Explorations, International House, and Greenhouse. I earned my Bachelor's in Political Science from Gonzaga University in Washington State, where I originally hail from, and my Master's in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs from New York University. Weeknights? I am at a coffeshop. Weekends? I am out of the city trail running or hiking. |
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Melissa SterbaAssociate Director for Judicial Affairs Telephone: 212-998-4885 Email: mas35@nyu.edu Welcome to NYU! My name is Melissa Sterba and I am currently an Associate Director in the Department of Residential Education. In this capacity, I analyze the implementation and enforcement of our judicial policies. Additionally, I collaborate with my colleagues to create innovative programs and initiatives that engage students in thinking more critically about the choices they make and how their actions affect others. I hold a JD from Villanova University, and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. I am a former professor of Education who since joining NYU has learned that some of the greatest lessons in life occur outside of the classroom in the communities where students live. My time away from the office is spent with my family of four wonderful children, my husband and my best friend, Mojo, our black lab.
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Matt PatashnickAssistant Director for Judicial Affairs Telephone: 212-998-4887 Email: mjp287@nyu.edu Greetings! My name is Matt Patashnick and I am an Assistant Director in Residential Education. In this capacity, I oversee our Judicial Affairs process. I work with the students, staff, and faculty members that make up our residence halls to ensure that your home is a safe, respectful, and welcoming community. As a student at New York University, it is my hope that you have a great time in our amazing city but that you'll also assume responsibility for your behavior. When you move to campus, you'll be given information about all of the specific rules and regulations that govern your conduct. I recommend that you take some time to familiarize yourself with these policies, as you will be held accountable to them. I am always available to answer any of your questions. Though I now call New York home, I’m originally from Springfield, MA. I completed my B.A. in Human Services and Sociology from The George Washington University, in Washington, DC and my M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I’ve got a great family, amazing friends, and I love coffee. |
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Melissa TihinenJudicial Educator/Community Development Educator for 13th Street Email: mt83@nyu.edu |
Mark HazelbakerAssistant Director for Residential Staff Development Telephone: 212-998-4616 Email: mdh4@nyu.edu Since the Summer of 2001, I have been responsible for all aspects of the
recruitment, selection and training of our student staff. I have previously
worked as a Residence Director at Drew University (Madison, New Jersey)
where I study in the doctoral program in Religion and Society and have
been at NYU since 1998 when I came on board as a Residence Hall Manager
for 400 Broome Street and the Greenwich Hotel. My undergraduate career
was at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) and I hold a Master of Divinity
degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. My professional interests
include the development of practice-based training models and the roles
of religion and self-advocacy in students' personal development. I currently
live with my two girls, Ouisie and Daphne, at our residence on Water Street. |
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Nic EvansAssistant Director for Residential
Leadership Email: ne12@nyu.edu Nic has been involved with student leadership since he was a student leader himself. He held several leadership positions in local, regional and national student organizations. Nic served as editor-in- chief of four yearbook publications and was elected Student Body President in his junior year of college. As a professional, Nic has advised several student organizations including his work with students at the nation's very first Robert Greenleaf Servant Leadership House. The House is located at the University of South Florida. Nic also instructed credit-bearing leadership courses in the leadership minor program at the same institution. Nic has presented at local, regional and national conferences on the topic of leadership and has advised students for over six years. Nic currently serves as advisor to the Inter-Residence Hall Council at New York University, NACURH’s 2007 School of the Year, and performs various leadership training and development activities at the institution. He has a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration/Curriculum & Instruction from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Johnson & Wales University.
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Florentina Williamson-NobleLeadership Assistant Email: florentina@nyu.edu Hi there, my name is Florentina Williamson-Noble and I am the Leadership Assistant for the Department of Residential Education. I joined the central office this year after serving as a Resident Assistant in Weinstein Hall for the past two years. My involvement in student leadership began during my first year as an undergraduate student at NYU, when I served on the executive board of Weinstein's Hall Council. During that year I realized how much being a leader can enhance a student's experience. I am thrilled to now have the opportunity to advise the Inter-Residence Hall Council, a group full of incredible student leaders! I grew up in London until I was 8, when my family moved to Westchester, NY. I completed my B.A. in Italian Studies from NYU's College of Arts and Science, and am now working towards a Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in international non-profit management at NYU's Wagner Graduate School for Public Service. When not in the office or in class, I enjoy traveling, cooking and photography.
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Rachel AlldisAssistant Director of Residential Education Email: ra71@nyu.edu Welcome! My name is Rachel Alldis and I am thrilled to work at NYU as one of the Assistant Directors of Residential Education for the Union Square area. I hail from Colorado Springs, CO, and have previously worked at Emerson College in Boston, and Syracuse University. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication from Bradley University and then went on to complete my Master’s degree in College Student Personnel from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. I have the pleasure of working with ‘more, our Sophomore Year Residential Experience, and I am excited about some of the wonderful programming opportunities we will be offering to our students this year. I enjoy traveling, going to Broadway musicals, and reading a good book. I am excited to continue working with the amazing staff and students in Union Square and I’m looking forward to another great year. |
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Jodi BaileyDirector of Graduate Student Life; Associate Director, Student Resource Center Email: jb2676@nyu.edu I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst double majoring in English and Communications. I received my Master’s degree in Higher Education (Educational Policy, Research and Administration) at UMass as well. My graduate work concentrated on women who held leadership positions within higher education. Before coming to New York University I worked at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut for four years as both a residence hall director and as an assistant director. Here at NYU I oversaw the First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) buildings for three years as an assistant director. Recently I am currently the Director of Graduate of Student Life and the Associate Director of the Student Resource Center where the main focus is to help guide students through NYu and help address any concerns that they might have. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. I am looking forward to another great year here at NYU and am excited to see what is ahead! |
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Kristi LonardoAssistant Director of Residential Education Telephone: 212-998-4156 Email: kristi.lonardo@nyu.edu Greetings! Hello! I am Kristi Lonardo, one of the Assistant Directors of Residential Education. I supervise the CDEs, ACDEs, RAs, and Peer Educators in Goddard, Broome, Lafayette, Cliff, and Water Street! I am excited to work with the residential colleges in their first year at NYU, and I am also responsible for social justice programming and advocacy for the department. I work specifically with big programs like The Next Step and Tunnel of Oppression, and also with sustainability practices. This is my fifth year working in Residential Education; I came to the department in 2003 and worked as the CDE in Second Street, Broome, and Lafayette before becoming an Assistant Director in 2006. Prior to coming to NYU, I received my M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from The University of Vermont.
I am excited to continue working with NYU students- I really enjoy hearing about all the great things that students are involved with! Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions about our community!
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Stewart RobinetteAssistant Director of Residential Education Telephone: 212-998-4625 Email: sr112@nyu.edu Hello! My name is Stewart Robinette, and I am excited to be serving Residential Education for my fifth year at NYU. Besides supervising a diverse mixture of halls containing freshmen year residents to halls that house graduate students, I focus on Junior and Senior year programming for our department. Before my service as an Assistant Director, I served at different times as the Community Development Educator for the Water Street, Greenwich Hotel and Second Street Residence Halls. My professional interests include student conduct and assessment. I received my Bachelor of Business Administration from The College of William and Mary in 2002 double majoring in Marketing and Government, and my Master of Arts in Higher Education for Student Affairs from The Ohio State University in 2004. I am currently in the Juris Doctor Program at Rutgers School of Law – Newark. I hail from a small farm, which is nestled in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. I look forward to another great year for our residents in the most amazing city in the world! |
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Totka TzonkovaBudget Coordinator Email: tlt1@nyu.edu I was born and raised in Bulgaria. I have been a part of the NYU family since 2000, when my American adventure began and New York City became my new home. I hold an MA in English Philology from the University of Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) and an MA in Higher Education Administration from NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. I manage the budget for general department operations, residence halls, and special events. I also administer Human Resources functions such as recruitment, selection, and hiring. |
Cleveland CampbellNetwork Administrator Email: ckc1@nyu.edu |
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Jack BreffleGraduate Assistant-Academic Development Email: jmb710@nyu.edu Hello! My name is Jack. I'm the Graduate Assistant for Academic Development here in the Res Ed office. My primary responsibility is to work closely with the faculty and staff members who are responsible for planning events for our Explorations and Residential College programs as well as our various other academic initiatives. While thats my primary activity I try to get involved with as much as possible since I am here to learn! I am in the Higher Education Administration graduate program here at NYU, and I did my undergrad work at Furman University in Greenville, SC. I am originally from Athens, GA. In my spare time I am a sports fanatic, particularly football (Go Panthers!) and soccer. I also enjoy painting, playing video games, and doing puzzles. I also think LOST is one of the most brilliant shows on television, so if you have a few hours to kill just ask me about it and I will go on forever! |
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Deborah Birch-GaytanSocial Worker and Counselor
for Residents Email: dlb218@nyu.edu I am a social worker at NYU¹s Counseling and Behavioral Health Services (CBH). I work very closely with Residential Education staff and with students living in the residence halls. For Residential Education staff I provide support, advice, and training regarding mental health and wellness issues. For NYU students I offer counseling and referrals. I have been working at NYU since 2004. It¹s hard to believe that so many years ago I was an RA while I was completing my undergraduate degree in Sociology at Wells College. After college I worked and traveled until I returned to school to earn my MSW at the University of Chicago. I enjoy my work here at NYU, particularly my interactions with students and Res. Ed. staff. If you have any questions about the work I do here, give me a call at 212-998-4754. |