The residence hall community at Nazareth is divided into four areas with an Area Director or Assistant Director (AD) for each area. Their responsibilities lie in general areas, including dissemination of important student affairs functions in their residential area; assigned business operations; and responsibilities as a member of the professional staff. These can include developing goals and programs to contribute to the intellectual, cultural and social growth of resident students; supervising and counseling student staff; administering all Residential Life and College policies; and maintaining liaison relationships with the Nazareth Community.
Administration:
Joan Anderson
Director
Joan is a southern belle. Her undergraduate degree is in Psychology from Talladega College, Talladega, AL, and her graduate degree is in Guidance and Counseling from SUNY Brockport. Before coming to Nazareth, she worked at the University of Rochester. Most of her career has been in student development or other helping professions. She enjoys watching cooking shows, college basketball and NFL football. Most of her time outside of work is spent in service to her church and her community. Joan is responsible for the overall operation of the department. She is also on various Nazareth committees such as the Task Force on Students with Disabilities and the Foundations of Excellence Task Force. Joan loves organizing and coordinates weddings and events in her spare time.
Dan Norton
Assistant Director
George / Portka / Lyons-Breen
dnorton4@naz.edu
Dan comes to Nazareth by way of Canisius College, where he earned his Masters Degree in College Student Personal Administration. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from, that other college in Pittsford, but is happy in his new home. He spends his free time hiking, geocaching, and enjoying the outdoors. Dan is a member of the Datatel Implementation Team, the Portal Committee, and he is the Summer Conference Coordinator for Residential Life.
Linda Brasley
Office Manager/Secretary
Prior to coming to Residential Life, Linda worked in the Department of Nursing and Multi-Cultural Affairs. She is a graduate of Hartwick College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish Education. Linda also did her post-graduate work at SUNY Brockport and Middlebury College. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department, including typing, filing, maintaining the student data base and, most of all, providing a listening ear. She is very patient and can identify with undergraduates since she is the mother of two young adults, a daughter who is beginning her graduate work in the TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) here at Nazareth and a son who is attending the "rival" college down the street (we won't mention names). She has also taught Spanish and continues to do so in a tutoring capacity in the evenings for both junior high and high schools students. Linda says she is modifying her job title on campus to Maternal Operations Manager, better known as "MOM."
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Area Directors:
Kellie Leigh
Kearney / French House
kleigh4@naz.edu
A graduate of Nazareth College, Kellie is originally from Orange County, NY. While at Nazareth, Kellie was a Resident Assistant for three years and was twice awarded with the "RA of the Year "and "Top Programmer "awards. After graduating with her Bachelor's in Music Education, Kellie worked at a college in Boston, Massachusetts and then at SUNY Cortland.
In addition to being the Area Director for Kearney Hall & French House, Kellie is also the Residential Life Coordinator of the First Year Experience Program, chair of the Student Development Professional Development Committee, advisor of Take Back the Night, and member of the Campus Theme and Martin Luther King, Jr. committees.
When not working on her Inclusive Education Master's program, Kellie enjoys playing music, making jewelry, shopping, and spending time with her husband, family, and friends.
Lacey Laskowski
Llaskow9@naz.edu
Lourdes / Founders
Lacey is a native of the Rochester area and is a graduate of Nazareth College. While at Nazareth, Lacey was a Resident Assistant for three years (including two on the eerie fourth floor of Medaille Hall) and a student worker in the library. After graduating from Naz with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Lacey took on a full-time position with the Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester. There, she was a member of the Diversity Committee and Innovation Team, and served as the Village Head of the girls’ village for CampEAGR.
When not working on her application for her Masters program, Lacey enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, bicycling, playing ultimate frisbee with the Greater Rochester Area Disc Association (GRADA) and line dancing. Further, she loves spending time with her boyfriend, family and friends.
Tiffany Robison
Trobiso0@naz.edu
O'Connor Complex
Tiffany holds an Associates degree from Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) in Piano Performance, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Certificate in Piano Pedagogy from Roberts Wesleyan College. While in her undergrad, she served as President of B.A.S.I.C. (Brothers And Sisters In Christ) at SCCC. Upon transferring to Roberts, she became involved as an RA, Arch Ambassador (giving tours of campus and working with prospective students), MENC member, and student worker. She also spent four months studying abroad in Australia.
Traveling is one of Tiffany’s interests, and she has spent time in Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Costa Rica. She also loves playing piano and singing, performing in concerts, and slowly recording an album of her original pieces.
Tiffany started working at Naz in August 2008, after temporarily filling in for the music therapist at Unity House of Troy. She is currently working towards her Masters degree in Music Therapy.
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Other Roles:
Graduate Resident Assistants (GRAs)
A Graduate Resident Assistant is a graduate student with prior Student Affairs experience. GRAs are responsible for assisting in the development of a supportive, functioning environment within the apartments. This involves helping create a climate that is conducive to academic achievement, good scholarship and intellectual stimulation as well as helping students make preparation for the transition from college to the "real" world.
Resident Assistants (RAs)
A Resident Assistant is an upperclass student who has been trained to plan activities and programs, help build hall community, help other students deal with problems and stay within College guidelines, and assist in the growth and development of well-rounded students. RAs are social, optimistic, enthusiastic and they are the life blood of the Residential Life Staff. They are also involved in most academic and co-curricular areas of the Nazareth community. To name a few, our RAs are Dean's List students, play varsity sports, and are active in the Partners for Learning Program. Their majors range from Social Work to Economics. This is our long-winded way of saying our RAs are friendly, competent and diverse. Please take advantage of your RAs efforts to create a positive community. If your RA cannot help you deal with an issue or answer a question, he or she will refer you to the appropriate resource person.
Student Workers
The Department of Residential Life offers several opportunities for students to find employment. We have students working in our office as support staff. We are responsible for supervision of the Student Mailroom where you receive your mail and pick up all packages, except express mail. The Game Room in Lourdes is also under our jurisdiction. We participate in the annual Job Fair so check us out if you need campus employment. We work hard, but we are friendly and have lots of fun. Occasionally you can find a Krispy Kreme doughnut or some other goodie in our office. You will always find a nice smiling face with lots of answers or a ready referral.
Residence Hall Council
The Residence Hall Council is responsible for planning activities and programs and serves as the governing body for the halls. Each floor elects a representative to the Council. The floor representatives are responsible for gathering the opinion of the students of his/her floor and providing feedback. The Hall Council representative can call floor meetings to discuss issues of concern to residents and to announce upcoming events. Council reps are elected at the beginning of the semester. Your council can only be as active as you make it, get involved!
Special Interest Housing
Special Interest Housing is a floor or house where students with similar interests live, study, and socialize together. Special Interest Houses and Floors are communities created and continued by students with the support and involvement of academic departments and faculty members. Such spaces provide environments that encourage in-depth exploration of academic disciplines and/or special interests. The interests served by special interest housing are as diverse as the student population at Nazareth College.
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Nazareth College
4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
