Kathy Woughter, Vice President for Student Affairs
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Background
Hailing from the town of Niagara Falls, Kathy holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and secondary education from Geneseo and a master’s in counselor education from Alfred University. She’s worked in student affairs for her entire professional career as a residence hall director, swim coach, career counselor, and most recently director of the CDC. She’s also a WALF DJ, professionally active in a number of organizations, and on most days would rather be outside biking, hiking, or kayaking than doing just about anything else. She has been at the University since 1995.

Contact Kathy if

• You need a friendly starting point to have a question answered, and you don’t know where else to begin
• You have a concern with any student affairs department that you wish to discuss
• You want an internship in the Student Affairs administration office
• You have a great idea and want to talk about the opportunities and barriers, or if you want to figure out how to get your voice and ideas heard by others on campus

Why it’s great to be the VP of Student Affairs
“I get to contribute to big decisions that improve the lives of students and to keep them healthy and safe so that they can get the best possible education at Alfred University. A typical day might include a meeting with a student who has an idea that she needs to figure out how to fund, lunch with an intern, a Student Senate meeting, and a brainstorming session on what a new residence hall might look like. My main job on campus is to advocate for students on a broad scale, and that makes for a pretty satisfying day. “

Words of wisdom
“As you enter college, don’t expect that you’re going to know exactly what you want to be when you grow up. For that matter, don’t expect you’ll have the answer by the time you graduate either. If you’re too focused and worried about your career path, you may miss some wonderful opportunities that occur at the edge of your peripheral vision.”

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Student Affairs
Carnegie Hall
Alfred University
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

Ph: 607.871.2132
Fx: 607.871.2113

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Norm Pollard, Dean of Students
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Background
I am a native of Syracuse, but I’ve lived in a lot of different places and was working as a counseling psychologist at a state school in Virginia before relocating to Alfred in 1991. When our children were about ready to start kindergarten, we looked for a small college town to raise our kids. We couldn't find a smaller one than Alfred! So far it’s been a great decision. Prior to becoming the Dean of Student in 2006, I was the director of the Counseling and Wellness Center.

Activities
Working hard to pay for my kid's college!

Interests
Travel, good food, great books and conversations

Favorite music
Jazz - John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Sonny Rollins, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis

Favorite TV Shows
Top Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, and Ice Road Truckers

Favorite movies
Dr. Strangelove, 12 Angry Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Schindler's List, Shawshank Redemption, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A mighty Wind, Spinal Tap, and ironically - Animal House

Favorite books
Anything by Stephen White, Joseph Heller, Dan Brown, Arthur Miller, Norman Mailer, Maya Angelou, John Irving, Carlos Castaneda, John Grisham, and Michael Crichton

Favorite quotes
"If at first you don't succeed, call it version 1.0."

Contact
Student Affairs
Carnegie Hall
Alfred University
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

Ph: 607.871.2132
Fx: 607.871.2113

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Jean Poplawski, Executive Assistant
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Background
A Philadelphian by birth, Jean moved to the area more than twenty years ago with her husband and within months was hired by Alfred University. In the Central Student Affairs office at Carnegie, Jean assists the Vice President for Student Affairs with any and all project requests, keeps the office running efficiently, and acts as liaison between the Vice President and her directors. In addition, Jean helps the receptionist to welcome students and other guests to our offices in Carnegie, and assists students in securing emergency loans.

Jean grew up in an Italian neighborhood in Philly, cheering on the Flyers and Eagles. She is a graduate of Cabrini College (B.S., El. Ed.) with additional course work at St. Joseph’s University. Jean also has a paralegal certificate and a notary certificate. With all that background, she has had an exciting professional life: teacher, medical billing supervisor, secretary/paralegal at two Philly law firms, executive assistant, prospect researcher and office manager.

Favorite accomplishment
She had a ball building an itinerary for a trip to Spain for her husband and herself, researched the area, and was able to communicate with shop owners and cerveceria (pub) owners.

Hobbies
Good friends, traveling, reading, good food, cats

Contact
Student Affairs
Carnegie Hall
Alfred University
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

Ph: 607.871.2133
Fx: 607.871.2113

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Amanda Charles , Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students and Judicial Secretary
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Background
A native of Baltimore, MD, Amanda attended the Art Institute of Philadelphia. She moved around quite a bit before settling in the Alfred area in 1992. Amanda says it’s a beautiful area to live, raise children, and work.

As the Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students and Judicial Secretary, she is responsible for maintaining student records; supporting staff and students in their understanding of the judicial processes; assisting with updating the Student Policy & Procedure Handbook; and acting as liaison to faculty and staff for student outreach notifications, and other general office duties.

Contact
Student Affairs
Carnegie Hall
Alfred University
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

Ph: 607.871.2134
Fx: 607.871.2113