We are pleased to announce that Chetan Joshi, Ph.D., has agreed to serve as the Interim Director of Mental Health for Student Health and Wellness.  Dr. Joshi brings over 15 years of experience in higher education.  He obtained a master’s degree in pharmacology and a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. […]

Please join us at a Farewell Reception for Christine Wilson on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Student Union, Room 304B.  Feel free to stop by at any time during this reception.  Speaking Program will be at 3:00 p.m. Christine has been selected to serve as the University of Maine, […]

Please join us at a Farewell Reception for Ginny Holihan on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Student Union, Room 304B.  Feel free to stop by at any time during this reception.  Speaking Program will be at 1:30 p.m. Ginny is retiring from the University after 20 years of service.  […]

I am pleased to announce that, after a national search, Miguel Colón has been hired to serve as the Associate Director of Student Activities for Community Outreach Programs, Services, and Initiatives (“CO”). Miguel has 20 years of work experience in higher education, at multiple institutions, related to community service, outreach, and engagement. We are fortunate […]

It is my great pleasure to announce that Megan Buda has accepted the role of Director of Community Standards.  Megan will begin in the role on July 5. Megan comes to UConn after serving as the Director of Student Conduct at Quinnipiac University for the past 6 years.  During her time at Quinnipiac, Megan has […]

To our Colleagues in Student Affairs, Please join us in a reception for Betsy Cracco, PhD, Director of Counseling and Mental Health, to say thank you for her years of service at UConn, and to wish her luck as she moves into the next stage of her professional career. The reception will be held on […]

The Office of Community Standards is pleased to welcome Brian Goepfrich as one of our new Assistant Directors!  Brian began his new role on April 12th, and he is joining us from Quinnipiac University.  Please see Brian’s message below. Dear Colleagues, My name is Brian Goepfrich and I am looking forward to beginning my position […]

It is with great pleasure that I announce our two new Housing Services Specialists! Please join me in congratulating Randy Shannon and Jen O’Neill! Randy started with us Friday March 29 and will be focusing on our students with medical accommodations and graduate student housing. Randy comes to UConn with over 10 years of experience […]

    Please join me in congratulating Dr. Ellyssa Eror for being awarded this year’s Unsung Hero Spirit Award.  UConn established the UConn Spirit Awards to honor staff and faculty for stellar contributions and dedication to civility in the workplace.  The Unsung Hero award recognizes staff that consistently goes above and beyond, without fanfare or […]

Charles Holmes-Hope, Associate Director of Residence Education, received the James A. Hurd Award for 2019. The ACUHO-1 highlights the service and accomplishments of professionals who have worked to strengthen the Association and the campus housing profession as a whole. Charles also received the 2018 ACUHO-I Presidential Service Award (highest honor the association can bestow). Congratulations […]