Welcome to the Hobart and William Smith Family! We’re the First-Year Deans—Associate Dean Lisa Kaenzig for William Smith students and Assistant Dean David Mapstone ’93 for Hobart students—and we can’t wait to meet you during Orientation weekend under the matriculation tent. Our sole responsibility is making sure that your transition to college — both academically and socially — is smooth. During your first few weeks on campus, we’ll meet with you periodically to talk about your classes and residence experience, and we’ll continue to be a resource for you throughout your academic career. The ‘Guide for New Students’ is intended to give you background information on all things Hobart and William Smith. If you have any questions over the next several weeks—questions about packing, courses, the curriculum, roommates, or even about how to deal with your parents—don’t hesitate to contact us. Dean Kaenzig can be reached at (315) 781-3467 or kaenzig@hws.edu. Dean Mapstone can be contacted at (315) 781-3300 or mapstone@hws.edu. We look forward to meeting you! Lisa Kaenzig and David Mapstone ’93 First-Year Deans, Hobart and William Smith
Meet the Deans Associate Dean of William Smith College Lisa Kaenzig assists with academic, co-curricular and residential matters, facilitating the Orientation program and The First Generation Initiative. Kaenzig earned her B.A. from Rutgers University and an M.A. from George Washington University. Her Ph.D. is in Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership from the College of William and Mary. She is a member of the Global Education Committee and teaches through the Reader’s College program and HWS Leads.
Assistant Dean of Hobart College David Mapstone ’93 coordinates the Learning Community program and the PreOrientation Adventure Program. He earned a B.A. in psychology from Hobart College in 1993 and was a member of the lacrosse team and the senior honor society. He received his M.A. from Syracuse University. As the assistant dean for Hobart College, he is the adviser for Druids, the senior honor society, and serves on the Individual Majors Committee and the Off-Campus Studies Program.
In addition to helping you adjust to campus life during your first days on campus, the Deans will become a big part of your day-to-day life. Each office supports rich and varied campus traditions, including the John Henry Hobart Matriculation Ceremony for Hobart students and the Opening Day Celebration for William Smith students. They also sponsor a variety of required programs for first-year students, including visits from special speakers and common readings.
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