drug abuse, homophobia, racism, sexual violence, etc. The goal of the active bystander model of education is to transform Siena College values into action. In short, we teach students how to work together in friendship and respect to build a world that is more just, peaceable and humane. The 2012-2013 academic year marks the tenth year of the highly successful DORS Initiative*. This initiative was begun to help student life staff articulate core values of the Franciscan tradition in a way that was easily understood by our students. Over the years, we have seen how our students refer to these values and embrace them in their interactions with each other and in this community. During the upcoming year, we will be reaching out to our graduates and current students to assess the impact of these core Franciscan values on their lives and how they have influenced the way they interact with others.
Division of Student Affairs Maryellen Gilroy, Ed.D. Vice President for Student Affairs Sr. Sue Dunn, OP, Ed.D. Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Michael Papadopoulos ‘82 Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/ Director of Public Safety John Felio Dean of Students John Bebb Associate Dean of Students Joy Galarneau, Ph.D.
This annual report is meant to share the accomplishments of the past year and to recognize the quality of work the student life staff does in support of the academic mission and goals of the College. Our annual report process allows for us to reflect constructively upon what we have done well and to welcome the challenge and opportunity for us to do even better.
Associate Dean of Students
*Student Affairs Franciscan Values Initiative: Diversity, Optimism, Respect and Service.
Director, Center for Counseling and Student
Our Mission in Student Affairs
Carrie Hogan, MS, ANP
John Dierna Director, Campus Programs and Student Activities Wallace Bzdell, Ed.D. Development
Director, Health Services
The Division of Student Affairs at Siena College serves as a resource, advocate and partner for student learning. We welcome and support students by fostering a safe, healthy and respectful living and learning community that embraces diversity and celebrates Siena’s Franciscan and Catholic identity. We provide transformative learning opportunities that invite and challenge students to join us in promoting the common good, affirming the dignity and worth of each individual, and engaging in experiences reflective of servant leadership. Members of the Division of Student Affairs at Siena College utilize the Principles of Good Practice for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities, together with their respective professional association standards, to advance their work as student development professionals in catholic higher education.
Kathleen Brannock, J.D. Director, Residential Life Shannon O’Neill, Ph.D. Director, Sr. Thea Bowman Center for Women Michael Kelly Director, Services for Students with Disabilities Jeanne Obermayer Student Affairs Compliance Officer Heather Burdo Director, Conference and Event Services
Vision The Division of Student Affairs at Siena College will be a recognized leader in establishing best-practice models for student development in Catholic higher education, by providing intentional, comprehensive and integrated programs and services to promote student growth and success in a values-oriented, faith-based learning community. Values The essence of Franciscan and Catholic tradition is a way of relating to people that is grounded in faith and values. Diversity, Optimism, Respect and Service provide a framework of values for the Siena College community to discuss and learn about the Franciscan tradition and its approach to fostering positive interpersonal relationships.