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In-Office
Admissions Staff |
Jeremy Spencer
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Director of Admissions
Education
M.S., Miami University
B.A., Lycoming College
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Alfred, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. No, I have also lived in: Renssalaer, IN; Williamsport, PA; Oxford, OH; Canton, PA; Indianapolis, IN; Atlanta GA, and Louisville, KY.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. A.U. is the only school in the U.S. with a B.S. degree in Glass Engineering Science .
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. While I do not oversee a specific territory, I enjoy working with prospective undergraduate and graduate students.
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. AU Biking Club, AU Outdoor Club, AU Table Tennis Club, and Psi Chi
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. Our admissions web site!: http://www.alfred.edu/admissions
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. Alumni Hall
Q. Is there anything else you really want to share?
A. "Unique" is commonplace in the world of college admissions. Many schools can tout small class sizes, engaged faculty, a picturesque campus, and so on. Few schools, however, can promote the qualities mentioned above in the context of a comprehensive university setting. In this context, unique is
something the Alfred University community can share with conviction. Alfred University offers small classes taught by highly credentialed faculty (not teaching assistants) with academic offerings ranging across the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of Art & Design, College of Business, and Inamori School of Engineering. This learning environment is not commonplace, and is an experience e that truly sets Alfred University apart from other schools across the country.
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Kristen Meissner
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Transfer Coordinator
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Associate
Director of Admissions
Education
M.S.Ed.: Counseling & Guidance Services, Clemson University
B.A.: English, Alfred University
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Alfred, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. I was born and raised in Alfred and have lived in South Carolina, Iowa and Massachusetts
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. That we're the second oldest co-educational institution in the country.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. I work with transfer students.
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. I always regret that I didn't get more involved when I was a student at AU. If I could do it over again, I'd definitely get involved with the Kanakadea Yearbook, Student Activities Board (SAB) & Student Senate.
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. The ask a student page is great! Not only can you e-mail current students, you can also read Real Life: Online Journals of AU students!
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. The Edward G. Coll and Carole Hulse Coll Center at Kanakadea- as the oldest classroom building on campus and the former schoolhouse for the village, not only does the building have a lot of history, but it's just a beautiful building!
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Michelle Pomeroy
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Associate
Director of Admissions
On Campus Events Coordinator
First-Year and Transfer International Admissions Counselor
Education
B.S.: Clinical Psychology, Alfred University
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Hornell, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. I grew up in Hornell and have lived there ever since!
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. That we are such an eclectic campus. We have students from all over the world and we really are a diverse community.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. I travel to Asia to work with our international population. I also am the On-Campus Admissions Event Coordinator so I actually work with students from all over!!
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. I would be involved in Alfred Ski and Snowboard, Golf Club, Habitat for Humanity, and the Taste Buds...Who could pass up the opportunity to sample a lot of different foods.
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. Honestly searching through our entire web site will give you a glimpse into what makes AU so unique. There isn't just one link I would like to share.
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. I love Alumni Hall. Of course this is home base for Admissions but it is such a beautiful building! The Career Development Center would be my next favorite building as it is the only castle on campus!
Q. Is there anything else you really want to share?
A. You have to visit to see how beautiful our campus is. Visit all schools you are looking into to find the right "fit" for you!
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Traveling Admissions Staff |
Jessica Frawley
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Assistant Director of Admissions
Education
B.A.: Psychology, Alfred University
A.S.: Human Services, SUNY Alfred State College
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Hornell, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. I grew up in Hornell. I graduated from Hornell High School in 2003. While attending college in Alfred, I lived with my grandmother in Hammondsport. My husband and I just bought a house in Hornell and now call it home.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. I truly believe that something random happens every day here at Alfred.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. I work with students from Eastern PA, Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. I am the liaison between our admissions office and our H/EOP office for students living in NY state. I also work with transfer students.
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. Choir, Raices, working on campus (gives you a more involved or completed understanding of how the campus works).
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. Student Life to see if the student could see themselves enjoying Alfred University's atmosphere.
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. The Brick!
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John Lewis
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Assistant Director of Admissions
Education
B.A.: Communications, Alfred University
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Hornell, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. Always!
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. Some of the sidewalks are heated, and with the Western New York weather, you'll notice it in the winter.
(Actually the pipes from the heating plant that extend to some of the buildings happen to run under the sidewalks).
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. Those from Central and Southern New York State
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. WALF Radio station, AUTV, Campus tour guide, probably Intramural sports both semesters, and I'd give Club Hockey a try.
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. Our Career Development Center's web site. Once you are a student here, you can click on job links, and you can even do this long after you leave AU. The CDC also helps with finding compatible majors for undecided students. They also help with resume and cover letter writing and mock interviews, and more than I can write here!
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. There are really some cool places, but you have to check out the newly renovated Perlman Hall which houses the Study Abroad program and Instructional Technology and Student Equipment Lending offices as well as the Division of Modern Languages.
Q. Is there anything else you really want to share?
A. Check out my band, the BADGEMEN playing in town near you! No, but really, you have to have a hobby, and rockin' out is mine.
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Courtney Ashraf
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Admissions Counselor
Education
B.A.: English, Alfred University
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Alfred, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. I went to high school outside of Rochester and lived in Washington, DC for a year, but Alfred has always been home.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. There is a great viewing area in Harder Hall to watch the art students blow glass. It's a must see!
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. I work with students in the Rochester, NY area.
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. I would be involved in the Karate Club, WALF Radio, and Forest People
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. I think the link to Diversity & Multicultural Life is really worth checking out. AU has a great history of promoting diversity and continues to uphold the same values today.
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. Davis Gym is definitely my favorite. It houses the oldest indoor track in the country.
Q. Is there anything else you really want to share?
A. AU draws great musicians and speakers every year. Alanis Morisette and Ralph Nader have both been guests at Alfred.
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Debora
Bernagozzi
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Art Enrollment Specialist
Education
MFA; Electronic Integrated Arts, Alfred University
BFA; Video Art, Atlanta College of Art
English Major; Emory University
Q. Where do you call home now?
A. Alfred Station, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. No, I grew up in a small town in South Georgia called Moultrie. I lived in Atlanta, GA for many years as well as Owego, Alfred and Ithaca, NY; Phoenix and Tempe, AZ and Kansas City, MO.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. Our MFA program overall is in the top 10 in the country, and the Ceramics MFA, specifically, is ranked #1 (according to US News and World Report).
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. I work primarily with applicants to the School of Art and Design.
Q. If you were a student today at AU, what activities would you be involved in?
A. I would enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities with the Forest People. I'd like to build houses with Habitat for Humanity, and I think it would be fun to have a show on WALF 89.7 FM, the campus radio station.
Q. What is one link on the AU web site you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. I would definitely encourage any students interested in the art department to check out the art web pages and see the types of programs we offer, the type of equipment we have, learn about our faculty, and see if the program is a good fit for you.
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. My favorite, of course, is the main art building Harder Hall. We have incredible facilities!
Q. Is there anything else you want to share?
A. Deciding to pursue an art career will not condemn you to a life of poverty! There are countless opportunities available to motivated artists.
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Jessie Caccamo
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Admissions Counselor
Education
BFA: Ceramics, Alfred University
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Alfred, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. No, when I was little we did a bit of moving around. I was born in Minneapolis, MN and then lived in Erie, PA for eight years. Then I did the rest of my growing up in Clifton Park, NY. Although I spent four years living in Alfred as a student, I have just recently made it my permanent address.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. Despite being a small town, there is so much to do here!
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. I'll be working in Allegany, Steuben, and Chemung counties of New York; as well as DC, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. I was a four year member and two year captain of the swim team as well as an art tour guide as a student. If I were still a student, I would take part in The Art Union and The Alfred Clay Collective.
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. I would take a look the Student Life page to help get an idea of all the things you can do and get involved in at AU, as well as get a peek at what it might be like to be a student here.
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. Harder Hall
Q. Is there anything else you really want to share?
A. I consider myself a functional potter, and really found my artistic voice at AU. I think Alfred is a place you really have to experience and see for yourself. The University and the town attract a great kind of person and there is a wonderful sense of community that I love and did not find at the large suburban high school I went to. I think it's safe to say that once you're here, you'll never want to leave!
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Corey Fecteau
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Admissions Counselor
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Education
BA in Fine Arts, Alfred University
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Hornell, NY.
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. I grew up in Portland, Maine and lived there until I came to Alfred as a student in 1997.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share the most?
A. AU has an Individually Structured Major. With supervision from faculty, this program allows students to design their own academic majors.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. Graduate Students.
Q. If you were a student today at AU, what activities would you be involved in?
A. Women's Issues Coalition (WIC), Art Union, and University Chorus.
Q. What is one link on the AU web site would you encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. The libraries page! We have two libraries on campus, Herrick and Scholes, the art and engineering library. You can search for books and journals, get news and Election 2008 resources, and see photos of Herrick's recent renovation. http://alfred.edu/academics/libraries.cfm
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. The Brick: as a Fine Arts major, I spent a lot of time in the BAFA Foundation Studio which is located in the basement of the Brick. One semester, though, I also lived in the Brick so all I had to do to get to class was walk downstairs! This was perfect for the mornings when we had foundation at 8:20 a.m.
Q. Is there anything else you really want to share?
A. Yes. Western New York is a terrific place to have adventures! There are many area hiking trails, skiing and snowshoeing trails in the winter, and skate parks close to campus. The Finger Lakes region is nearby, as well, offering opportunities for fun day trips should you need to take a break from studying. You might even run into some of your professors, also taking advantage of Alfred's pastoral setting.
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Anne Geoppner
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Admissions Counselor
Education
B.S.: Clinical Counseling & Child Psychology, Alfred University
A.S.: Early Childhood Education, Tompkins Cortland Comm College
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Angelica, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. For the majority of my life, yes. I did drift east bound to Cortland, NY for a few years while I attended a community college. After that, I moved back to the area and lived in Almond, NY.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. 85% of our distinguished faculty has his/her doctoral degree or the highest degree in their field of study. Considering our personalized classroom sizes, this provides students the opportunity to gain exclusive attention from obtainable resources.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. I work with students from the Central and Northern New York regions; as well as Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. If I didn't want to create my own club/organization, I would most definitely be involved with the Center for Student Involvement (CSI), Campus Tour Guides, Psychology Club, and Student Activities Board (SAB).
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A Besides the Future Students/Admissions pages (of course), I would suggest the Counseling and Wellness Center. Where else can you receive free (non-biased) support from licensed professionals?
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A The castle! This is also known as the Career Development Center. I also love Ann's House. It's the brand new green residential facility. It sparkles!
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Reg Miller
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Admissions Counselor
Education
B.A.: Political Science & Philosophy, Alfred University
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Alfred, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. I grew up in a small town called Barker, NY but have been lucky enough to call Alfred home for the last few years.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share the most?
A. Our student to faculty ratio of 12:1. It opens the door for a ton of possibilities.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. Those from the Western New York area; as well as Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. So many things! I'd probably be involved with the football team, but I'd also play intramural sports and help in the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) office. It's a great place to be.
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. The Student Life page. Even though we're in a small area, there is still so much to get involved in!
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. Olin. I spent a lot of time there as a student!
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Off-Site
Regional Coordinators |
Barbara Condrate
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Associate Director of Admissions
Education
B.S.: Marketing, Alfred University
Q. Where do you call home now?
A. I love living in beautiful Western Pennsylvania though Alfred, NY will always be where I consider home.
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. I was born in Chicago, IL and have also lived in Tucson, AZ, Alfred, NY and Los Alamos, NM.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. Alfred University is the second oldest co-ed institution in the United States.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. I work with students from Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and the entire Midwest.
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. Dance, Habitat for Humanity, and the campus newspaper, Fiat Lux.
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. A.U. Pirate Theater
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. Allen Steinheim Museum (home of the Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center). This building has over 100 types of wood in it and some beautiful collections. It is an outstanding facility to assist students in forging their futures and welcoming employers!
Q. Is there anything else you really want to share?
A. You get the premiere research opportunities and lush course selections of a large university while being at a small private institution. It truly is the best of both worlds!
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Aaron Connolly
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Associate Director of Admissions
Education
B.A. Assumption College, Worcester, MA
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Portland, Maine
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. I love that undergrads can do research side by side with their professors as early as freshmen year.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
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Maine, New Hampshire, eastern Massachusetts, California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, Hawaii, Alaska, Idaho
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. WALF, Soccer and Intramural Flag Football
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. It depends on the major but I like them to check out the virtual tour to get a sense of how the University is laid out.
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. The Brick
Q. Do you have a favorite Movie?
A. Tie between the "Shawshank Redemption" and "Uncle Buck"
Q. What is your favorite music?
A. Metallica, Johnny Cash, Drop Kick Murphy's, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.
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Kathleen Torrey
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Associate Director of Admissions
Education
M.S.Ed.: College Student Development, Alfred University
B.A.: Biology and Music, Phi Beta Kappa, Skidmore College
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. East Windsor, CT
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. No--Over the last 25 years, I have lived in Hornell, NY; Alfred, NY; Saratoga, NY and Ticonderoga, NY.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. Our history of diversity and concern for human rights is significant and Alfred University continues to be ahead of the times in social action and concern for the local and global community, alike.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
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I work with students who attend school in CT, RI, Western MA, VT, upstate NY at the Canadian border down through Lake George, Albany, Poughkeepsie and Brewster, NY.
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. I would be most involved in Performing Arts activities, typically the music program.
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. http://herrick.alfred.edu/special/archives/
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. The Allen Steinheim Museum
Q. Is there anything else you really want to share?
A. Having two children that have already graduated from AU and a son and niece that are current students, Alfred University holds a special place in the hearts of our family!
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Susan Weit
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Associate Director of Admissions/Regional Coordinator
Education
M.A.: Social Studies, Brooklyn College
B.A.: Secondary Social Studies Education, State University College at Buffalo
Post Graduate: Public Administration and Educational Administration,
Long Island University
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. I currently live on the north shore of Long Island in Port Jefferson. It is about halfway between New York City and Orient Point, the end of the north shore.
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. I grew up in Brooklyn and moved to Long Island to teach after graduating from college.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. The geographic territory I cover includes both Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, Queens in New York City and all of Westchester County.
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. As an undergraduate I participated in activities dealing with politics and world events such as student government and Model United Nations. If I were a student at Alfred University today I would still be interested in the same types of activities for example the Student Senate or the Political Science Society.
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. My favorite building on campus is Alumni Hall. I think that the building is a wonderful place to welcome prospective students and I just find everything about the building interesting. Being a student of history I have always loved old buildings.
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