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In-Office
Admissions Staff |
Corry Unis
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Director of Admissions
Education
M.S.: Higher Postsecondary Education, Syracuse University
B.A.: Political Science, Le Moyne College
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Alfred, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. No, I grew up in Queensbury NY. Previous to moving to Alfred, I spent the last eleven years in Syracuse.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. We have small class sizes with a 12:1 student to faculty ratio. At Alfred University students truly have the best of both worlds; you have small classes taught in an active learning philosophy while with the university setting, students have the ability to take some very diverse classes.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. I will work with every type of student including: freshmen, transfer, and graduate.
Q. If you were a student today at AU: In what activities would you be involved?
A. I would absolutely join the tennis team and probably try to have my own show on our campus radio station on WALF.
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. I hope that prospective students would take a look at the listing of all our majors and programs of study. We have a very diverse offering with something of interest to just about everyone.
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. I think the Allen Steinheim Museum is a beautiful building with rich traditions.
Q. Is there anything else you really want to share?
A. The student experience at Alfred University is truly remarkable. You will have the opportunity to research with world-class faculty and take multiple types of classes that span the academic spectrum. Alfred University is truly a special place and I would encourage you to visit. Please contact me via email if you have any questions.
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Kristen Vargason
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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. Wayland, 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 my.alfred.edu webpage is a great way to find out everything that is happening on campus!
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 original grade school for the Alfred community, Kanakadea has a rich academic history and is a beautiful building. The building was named in honor of the Kanakadea Creek that flows nearby and is a Seneca Indian word that means "Where the Earth meets the sky."
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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 |
Jessie Caccamo
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Assistant Director/Art Enrollment Specialist
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. I first moved to Alfred as a student and have lived here ever since.
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 work with students from northern and central New Jersey, Manhattan and the Bronx. I also work closely with students who are interested in the School of Art and Design.
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 If I were a student today I would also get involved in the Student Activity Board and the Yoga Club.
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. I encourage students to check out the blog that the School of Art and Design's Foundation class uses. It gives a lot of insight into what the program is currently doing.
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. There is a wonderful sense of community here that I love and I 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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Anne Campbell
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Assistant Director
Education
B.A.: 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.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. Our location does not prevent you from experiencing cultural events and accessing worldwide connections and resources! AU is connected across the globe.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. I primarily work with students from Central NY (Syracuse, Ithaca, Oswego, etc.) and our local counties surrounding Alfred (Allegany, Steuben, Chemung and Northern PA). I also help students from the Midwest. So if you're from Texas, Arkansas, New Mexico or Oklahoma, send me an email!
Q. If you were a student today at AU, what activities would you be involved with?
A. If I didn't want to create my own club/organization, I would most definitely be involved with the Student Activity Board (SAB), campus tour guides, Psychology Club and the Outdoors Club.
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. I would suggest looking at the AU Life web pages. These will show you everything that is happening on a weekly basis. With over 80 clubs and organizations at AU, there are always fun and exciting things going on!
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. Definitely the castle! This is also known as the Career Development Center. They will assist you with building your resume, cover letters and enhancing your interview skills. They'll also help you find a job or internship.
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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 North Central, 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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Corey Fecteau
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Admissions Counselor/Graduate Admissions
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. I also work with incoming first-years, particularly art students.
Q. If you were a student today at AU, what activities would you be involved in?
A. Art History Club, French Club, 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. Students can search for books, journals, and other resources, both in the libraries and on the web. It’s the perfect answer to “How will I handle the transition to college assignments?”
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 Interdisciplinary Art Foundation Studio, located in the basement of the Brick. I also lived in the Brick for one semester, which was great: all I had to do to get to class was walk downstairs!
Q. Is there anything else you really want to share?
A. Western New York is a terrific place to have adventures! There are many area hiking trails (skiing and snowshoeing trails in the winter) and state 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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Lindsay Miller
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Admissions Counselor
Education
B.S.: Business Administration, Hilbert College
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Angelica, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. No, I was raised in Hamburg, NY and also lived in Alfred.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share most?
A. AU's average class size is 18 students. This allows students to interact one-on-one with professors and build meaningful relationships.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. I work with students from Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, DC and Delaware.
Q. If you were a student today at AU, what activities would you be involved with?
A. As I was in the past, I would be a campus tour guide and be involved with the Student Activities Board (SAB). I would likely join the business clubs and organizations such as the American Marketing Association, Phi Beta Lambda - Future Business Leaders and Young Entrepreneurs of Alfred.
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. I would suggest looking at the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) page. This page will show you the broad range of activities and events planned each semester.
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. Definitely the Robert R. McComesy Career Development Center! Its rich history and original architecture make it truly unique to our campus.
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Tim Richman
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Admissions Counselor
Education
M.B.A.: Business Administration, Alfred University
B.A.: Business Administration major; Marketing & Economics minors, Alfred University
A.S.: Business Administration, SUNY Alfred State College
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Dundee, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. No, I grew up in Williamson, NY and have been in the southern tier since 2000.
Q. What little known fact about AU do you like to share the most?
A. AU has over 90 clubs and organizations you can be a part of, and if you can't find what you are looking for, we encourage you to start your own.
Q. What students do you primarily work with?
A. I travel to the Rochester area. I also am the Athletic Liaison so I 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 with the soccer team, golf club, intramural sports and American Marketing Association.
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. I think any student looking at AU should look for web pages that relate to things they are interested in, however I think my.alfred.edu is a great place to start.
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. I have spent most of my time in Olin and the McLane Center, but my favorite building to look at has to be the Career Development Center!
Q. Is there anything else you really want to share?
A. College in general is an exciting time. My advice to all new students is to get involved on campus with something outside of your classes and make as many new friends as you can!
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Dave Torrey
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Admissions Counselor
Education
B.A.: Theater, Alfred University
Q. What town do you call home now?
A. Alfred, NY
Q. Have you always lived there?
A. No, Over the course of my life I have lived in Hornell, NY and East Windsor, CT.
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. I work with students from Western New York 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. As in the past, I would be involved in Pirate Theater.
Q. What is one link on the AU web you would encourage "just looking" students to explore?
A. Student Life
Q. What is your favorite building on the AU campus?
A. The Miller Performing Arts Center
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Off-Site
Regional Coordinators |
Barbara Condrate
814.752.6446
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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, Albany, Poughkeepsie, Brewster, NY and Westchester County.
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://herr.alfred.edu/special/
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 and Queens in New York City.
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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