Our professional staff generally hold master's degrees in student personnel, higher education, counseling or a related field. Responsibilities include supervision of Resident Assistants; campus emergency response; safety, security, and facility issues for their area; staff selection, training and development; advising on personal matters; referrals to appropriate on-campus offices; adjudication of disciplinary matters; oversight of residence hall and campus-wide programming; and advising of student groups.
As a staff, we also oversee all aspects of housing of students each year in our variety of houses and halls. In addition, our staff also serves on a variety of campus committees such as community relations, orientation and dining services as we aim to help the Colleges meet the needs of all of our students.
Director of Residential Education
Stacey is a graduate of Rowan University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. She went on to complete a master's degree in industrial/organizational psychology at the University of New Haven, and is currently a doctoral student at the University of Maryland University College. Stacey has previously worked in residence life and housing at several institutions including Monroe Community College, Texas Tech University, New Haven, and Rowan.
Stacey enjoys playing softball, spinning, and just about anything that will afford her the opportunity for a hearty laugh.
Assistant Director of Residential Education
Kristen coordinates social and educational programs as well as adjudicates judicial cases for off-campus students. She supervises 3 Area Coordinators and oversees RA selection and training, coordinates the student leader recognition program (Leader of the Month), created and maintains the Co-Curricular Transcript, and organizes events and programs that are facilitated by the Residential Education Office, such as Fire Safety Prevention Week, Winter Fest, and much more. Kristen oversees the office assistants and the student lock out workers. Kristen graduated from Marywood University with a bachelor's degree in special education and elementary education, and earned a master's degree in school leadership, focusing on higher education administration.
For Spring 2012, Kristen also oversees Sherrill Hall and the Small Houses.
Assistant Director of Housing Operations
Brandon supervises and coordinates housing selection and assignment processes for all students, including room changes. This includes working with area coordinators to ensure successful resolutions to roommate conflicts. He also oversees all meal plan changes and damage billing. In addition to coordination of on-campus housing, Brandon supervises two Area Coordinators and manages professional staff training and development. Brandon also enjoys implementing technology to make processes more efficient, and serves on the ACUHO-I IT Committee.
Brandon graduated from Keuka College with a bachelor's degree in English and Binghamton University with a master's degree in student affairs and diversity. He recently moved to Geneva after working at Ithaca College, SUNY Cortland, and Keuka College.
Area Coordinator
Office: Comstock 127
Marissa attended Middle Tennessee State University where she obtained her bachelor's degree in organizational communication and her master's degree in administration and supervision with a specialization in higher education.
Area Coordinator
Office: Geneva 002
In his spare time, Darnell can be found working out, playing tennis, planning a program or eating at a new restaurant.
Area Coordinator
Office: Rees 111
Peter maintains the residences Jackson, Potter, and Rees. He graduated from The State University of New York at Fredonia with a B.S. in Communication, Public Relations. He is currently pursuing his M.S. in Higher Education through Capella University and hopes to be completed by the start of 2012.
A founding member of Tau Kappa Epsilon at Fredonia, Peter is a staunch advocate for the growth and continued development of Greek letter organizations. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with his new puppy, Coast, listening to and discovering new music, and making wine with his wife Sarah.
Area Coordinator
Office: Caird 105
Jessica is the area coordinator for Caird, deCordova, Emerson, McCormick, Odells 1-24. She is a graduate from The College at Brockport where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She went on to earn a master's degree in Higher Education with a concentration in Student Affairs from the University at Buffalo.
Jessica enjoys traveling and being outdoors. In most of her spare time, she can be found outside enjoying the sun with friends!
Office of Residential Education
101 St. Clair Street,
Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: (315) 781-3880
Fax: (315) 781-4026
Email: resed@hws.edu
