Meet Our Staff
Office Hours
The Student Life Office is located in Alliot 103 and is generally open 9am-4pm M-F. Members of Student Life can be reached by emailing OfficeofStudentLife@smcvt.edu or Housing@smcvt.edu or by calling 802.654.2566.
During the evening and weekend hours, there is an on call duty structure in place for emergencies that can be accessed by calling Switchboard at 802.654.2000.
Students seeking a Meal Plan UpGrade (i.e., anyone on a 40 meal plan who wants a full meal plan) or to place a work order can do so by completing the correct form via the mySMC portal page (Residence Life section of the Student Life portal page).
KnightCard replacements should be directed to the IT HelpDesk in St. Ed’s 221C.
Student Life Staff
Dawn Ellinwood
Vice President for Student Affairs / Dean of Students
214
Box 267
802.654.2566
dellinwood@smcvt.edu
Megan E. Ohler
Dean of Residential Operations & Systems / Director of Student Life
150
Box 267
802.654.2566
mohler@smcvt.edu
Catherine Welch
Dean of Student Development / Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator
208
Box 267
802.654.2271
cwelch2@smcvt.edu
Sarah M. Childs
Dean of Culture & Community / Director of DEC
223
Box 267
802.654.2663
schilds@smcvt.edu
Heidi St. Peter
Dean of Student Engagement
103
Box 267
802.654.2247
hstpeter2@smcvt.edu
Kerri Leach
Associate Dean of Student Engagement / Director of Student Activities
203
Box 267
802.654.2568
kleach@smcvt.edu
Brian Lee
Associate Dean of Residential Operations & Systems / Director of Housing
150
Box 267
802.654.2566
blee@smcvt.edu
James Baker
Assistant Dean of Student Engagement / Associate Director of Special Events and Student Activities
204
Box 267
802.654.2110
jbaker5@smcvt.edu
Jane Viens
Administrative Assistant
150
Box 267
802.654.2566
jviens@smcvt.edu
Resident Directors
Resident Directors | |
|---|---|
| Abby Farrington Alumni Hall & Aubin Hall |  |
| Kay Folsom Cronogue & Canterbury Halls inclusive of Theme Programs (GREAT; GLBTQIA+; Honors) |  |
| Jenna Gagne Cronogue & Canterbury Halls inclusive of Theme Programs (GREAT; GLBTQIA+, and Honors) |  |
| Ryan Hay 200s, 300s, 400s Townhouses |  |
| Conor Macias Alumni Hall & Aubin Hall |  |
| Kate O’Sullivan Cashman & Pontigny Halls |  |
Resident Assistants
Alumni & Aubin Halls:
Alumni
Benjamin Joiner:
Alumni 1 South
Faida Achinda:
Alumni 1 North
Daniel McCollor:
Alumni 2 South
Alimasi “Olivier” Bikyeombe:
Alumni 2 North
Alexander Bludevich:
Alumni 3 South
Mariangela LePage:
Alumni 3 North
Hailey “Lee” Rousseau:
Alumni 4 South
Bree McKinley:
Alumni 4 North
Aubin
Elektra LaRocque:
Aubin 1st
Damascene Niyongere:
Aubin 2nd
Jamie Macpherson:
Aubin 3rd
Jesus “Xolo” Miralles Sanz: Aubin 4th
Cashman & Pontigny Halls:
Cashman
Aliou Cisse:
Cashman 1st
Kayla Stern:
Cashman 2nd
Richard Lin: Cashman 3rd
Megan Ouellette:
Cashman 3rd
Pontigny
Melissa Hall:
Pontigny 1st
Dallas Kelly:
Pontigny 2nd
Matthew Minich:
Pontigny 3rd
Iago Lopez:
Pontigny 3rd
Canterbury & Cronogue Halls:
Canterbury
Arbai Muhina:
Canterbury 1st
Samantha Adams:
Canterbury 2nd
Declan Heney:
Canterbury 3rd
Sofia Cozzolino:
Canterbury 3rd
Cronogue
Dayton “Ty” Wick: Cronogue 1st
Kahlyn Wilson:
Cronogue 2nd
Chris Qirjazi:
Cronogue 3rd
Hannah Kragh:
Cronogue 3rd
Townhouses:
200s
Marissa Quinn:
200s
Jillian Pelletier:
200s
Nicole Abrajan:
200s
Sergio Barrosso Fernandez:
200s
300s
Finn Joyce:
300s
Nicholas Wracker:
300s
Isaak Hynd:
300s
400s
Angeljolee “Jojo” Carter: 400s
Keira Comtois:
400s
Position Descriptions
Resident Assistants
Each residential area is staffed by Resident Assistants (RAs). RAs are undergraduate student staff members who have primary supervisory responsibilities for a wing, floor, or residential area. RAs participate in an extensive interview process. They also participate in a week of training prior to the beginning of the school year and attend various trainings throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged to get to know their RA as “first line” contacts for assistance, information, support, referrals and, in many cases, friendship. RAs are supervised by a Resident Director.
Resident Assistant Job Description
Resident Directors
Resident Directors (RDs) are graduate student staff members who live within the area that they oversee. Their responsibilities include developing their resident communities, supervising the RA staff in their area, and articulating and enforcing policies. RDs attend training workshops prior to the beginning of the fall and spring semesters and throughout the year. RDs are, in turn, supervised by an Associate Dean of Students / Director of Residential Life & Community Standards.
Assistant/Associate /Senior Associate Deans of Students
The Assistant/Associate Deans of Students (ADs) are full-time staff members who have received Masters level degrees or higher within such areas as college student development, counseling psychology, and education. ADs have responsibilities within Student Affairs such as Residential Operations & Systems; Residential Life; Housing Operations; Student Activities; Title IX; and Student Diversity, Empowerment, and Community.
Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students
All of Student Affairs falls under the leadership of the Vice President of Student Affairs / Dean of Students. The entire Student Affairs staff works in conjunction with other members of the campus to better meet the needs of the student community.
RA Selection Process
Student Staff Selection Process
The RA selection process has been designed to allow each candidate the opportunity to be evaluated on both an individual and a group basis; the candidate will be involved in two interviews plus a group process night. After each, an evaluation will be completed and added to your application file. At the end of the process, all files will be reviewed before final decisions are made.
Qualifications
All candidates must be full-time undergraduate students at Saint Michael’s College with an overall grade point average of 2.2. Grade point averages are verified as part of the selection process.
Period of Employment
Staff members are employed for a nine-month period beginning with a workshop prior to fall opening and ending with the closing of the halls in the spring. Some summer employment will be available. New staff members may be asked to attend some staff meetings and in-services prior to the end of the spring semester.
Remuneration
In exchange for their services, Resident Assistants receive a single room and a stipend (paid in installments throughout the year). Returning Resident Assistants will receive an additional amount for increased responsibilities.
It is important to note that if you receive Work-Study as part of your financial aid, the RA position will replace your Work-Study position.
Application Process
To apply for a Resident Assistant Position, please apply online through Human Resources located on theweb page.
Questions?
If you have any questions about RA positions or have questions during the selection process, feel free to call Dawn Ellinwood, Vice President for Student Affairs / Dean of Students, at 802.654.2566.
Student Life Staff
Dawn Ellinwood
Vice President for Student Affairs / Dean of Students
214
Box 267
802.654.2566
dellinwood@smcvt.edu
Megan E. Ohler
Dean of Residential Operations & Systems / Director of Student Life
150
Box 267
802.654.2566
mohler@smcvt.edu
Catherine Welch
Dean of Student Development / Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator
208
Box 267
802.654.2271
cwelch2@smcvt.edu
Sarah M. Childs
Dean of Culture & Community / Director of DEC
223
Box 267
802.654.2663
schilds@smcvt.edu
Heidi St. Peter
Dean of Student Engagement
103
Box 267
802.654.2247
hstpeter2@smcvt.edu
Kerri Leach
Associate Dean of Student Engagement / Director of Student Activities
203
Box 267
802.654.2568
kleach@smcvt.edu
Brian Lee
Associate Dean of Residential Operations & Systems / Director of Housing
150
Box 267
802.654.2566
blee@smcvt.edu
James Baker
Assistant Dean of Student Engagement / Associate Director of Special Events and Student Activities
204
Box 267
802.654.2110
jbaker5@smcvt.edu
Jane Viens
Administrative Assistant
150
Box 267
802.654.2566
jviens@smcvt.edu
Resident Directors
Resident Directors | |
|---|---|
| Abby Farrington Alumni Hall & Aubin Hall | |
| Kay Folsom Cronogue & Canterbury Halls inclusive of Theme Programs (GREAT; GLBTQIA+; Honors) | |
| Jenna Gagne Cronogue & Canterbury Halls inclusive of Theme Programs (GREAT; GLBTQIA+, and Honors) | |
| Ryan Hay 200s, 300s, 400s Townhouses | |
| Conor Macias Alumni Hall & Aubin Hall | |
| Kate O’Sullivan Cashman & Pontigny Halls | |
Resident Assistants
Alumni & Aubin Halls:
Alumni
Benjamin Joiner:
Alumni 1 South
Faida Achinda:
Alumni 1 North
Daniel McCollor:
Alumni 2 South
Alimasi “Olivier” Bikyeombe:
Alumni 2 North
Alexander Bludevich:
Alumni 3 South
Mariangela LePage:
Alumni 3 North
Hailey “Lee” Rousseau:
Alumni 4 South
Bree McKinley:
Alumni 4 North
Aubin
Elektra LaRocque:
Aubin 1st
Damascene Niyongere:
Aubin 2nd
Jamie Macpherson:
Aubin 3rd
Jesus “Xolo” Miralles Sanz: Aubin 4th
Cashman & Pontigny Halls:
Cashman
Aliou Cisse:
Cashman 1st
Kayla Stern:
Cashman 2nd
Richard Lin: Cashman 3rd
Megan Ouellette:
Cashman 3rd
Pontigny
Melissa Hall:
Pontigny 1st
Dallas Kelly:
Pontigny 2nd
Matthew Minich:
Pontigny 3rd
Iago Lopez:
Pontigny 3rd
Canterbury & Cronogue Halls:
Canterbury
Arbai Muhina:
Canterbury 1st
Samantha Adams:
Canterbury 2nd
Declan Heney:
Canterbury 3rd
Sofia Cozzolino:
Canterbury 3rd
Cronogue
Dayton “Ty” Wick: Cronogue 1st
Kahlyn Wilson:
Cronogue 2nd
Chris Qirjazi:
Cronogue 3rd
Hannah Kragh:
Cronogue 3rd
Townhouses:
200s
Marissa Quinn:
200s
Jillian Pelletier:
200s
Nicole Abrajan:
200s
Sergio Barrosso Fernandez:
200s
300s
Finn Joyce:
300s
Nicholas Wracker:
300s
Isaak Hynd:
300s
400s
Angeljolee “Jojo” Carter: 400s
Keira Comtois:
400s
Position Descriptions
Resident Assistants
Each residential area is staffed by Resident Assistants (RAs). RAs are undergraduate student staff members who have primary supervisory responsibilities for a wing, floor, or residential area. RAs participate in an extensive interview process. They also participate in a week of training prior to the beginning of the school year and attend various trainings throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged to get to know their RA as “first line” contacts for assistance, information, support, referrals and, in many cases, friendship. RAs are supervised by a Resident Director.
Resident Assistant Job Description
Resident Directors
Resident Directors (RDs) are graduate student staff members who live within the area that they oversee. Their responsibilities include developing their resident communities, supervising the RA staff in their area, and articulating and enforcing policies. RDs attend training workshops prior to the beginning of the fall and spring semesters and throughout the year. RDs are, in turn, supervised by an Associate Dean of Students / Director of Residential Life & Community Standards.
Assistant/Associate /Senior Associate Deans of Students
The Assistant/Associate Deans of Students (ADs) are full-time staff members who have received Masters level degrees or higher within such areas as college student development, counseling psychology, and education. ADs have responsibilities within Student Affairs such as Residential Operations & Systems; Residential Life; Housing Operations; Student Activities; Title IX; and Student Diversity, Empowerment, and Community.
Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students
All of Student Affairs falls under the leadership of the Vice President of Student Affairs / Dean of Students. The entire Student Affairs staff works in conjunction with other members of the campus to better meet the needs of the student community.
RA Selection Process
Student Staff Selection Process
The RA selection process has been designed to allow each candidate the opportunity to be evaluated on both an individual and a group basis; the candidate will be involved in two interviews plus a group process night. After each, an evaluation will be completed and added to your application file. At the end of the process, all files will be reviewed before final decisions are made.
Qualifications
All candidates must be full-time undergraduate students at Saint Michael’s College with an overall grade point average of 2.2. Grade point averages are verified as part of the selection process.
Period of Employment
Staff members are employed for a nine-month period beginning with a workshop prior to fall opening and ending with the closing of the halls in the spring. Some summer employment will be available. New staff members may be asked to attend some staff meetings and in-services prior to the end of the spring semester.
Remuneration
In exchange for their services, Resident Assistants receive a single room and a stipend (paid in installments throughout the year). Returning Resident Assistants will receive an additional amount for increased responsibilities.
It is important to note that if you receive Work-Study as part of your financial aid, the RA position will replace your Work-Study position.
Application Process
To apply for a Resident Assistant Position, please apply online through Human Resources located on theweb page.
Questions?
If you have any questions about RA positions or have questions during the selection process, feel free to call Dawn Ellinwood, Vice President for Student Affairs / Dean of Students, at 802.654.2566.