April 2008
Jennifer Scaia named Director of Residence Life.
It is with great pleasure to announce that we have hired Jennifer Scaia as the Director of Residence Life.
Jennifer joins us from the University of Hartford where she she has most recently served as the Senior Assistant Director of Residence Life, providing direction and leadership for an office that houses 3,600 students in 17 different residential areas. During her time at Hartford, she has also worked as an Assistant Director for Staff Selection, Training and Development where she oversaw the selection and training of 79 resident assistants and 6 full time resident directors.
Jenn received her bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College in Minnesota and her master's degree from St. Joseph College in Connecticut. Involved in professional organizations, Jenn is currently the Chair of the Social Issues Committee of the NEACUHO was awarded the NASPA Region 1 Mid-Level Professional Award in 2007 the NEACUHO New Professional Award in 2005 and the NASPA Region 1 New Professional Award in 2004.
Jenn will begin her work with us on Monday June 30th
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Annual Student Life Leadership Awards Celebration revamped to increase recognition, inclusivity and visibility.
Click on item to read announcement: Lehigh Leaders Wanted
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Lehigh University Receives Outstanding Change Initiative Award from the Association of Fraternity Advisors (December 2007)
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Rita M. Jones named Women's Center Director
Posted October 24, 2007
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Rita Jones will become our new Women's Center Director. Rita is currently the Coordinator and Assistant Professor of the Women's Studies Program at the University of Northern Colorado. She will be finishing the semester in Colorado before moving to Pennsylvania. Her official start date as Lehigh University's Women Center Director is January 14, 2008.
As a faculty member at the University of Northern Colorado, Rita has had the opportunity to meet and work with a variety of students. She also has a close connection with the Women's Resource Center, a student-run organization coordinating programming efforts much like our Women's Center. She has created or assisted with events such as a Women in Spirituality panel discussion and a monthly book reading group consisting of members from both the University and the surrounding community. She is a member of the SAFE (Sexual Assault Free Environment) Committee as well as the faculty advisor for the Feminist Alliance. Rita received her B.A. in English from Albertson College of Idaho and her Master Degree and Ph.D. in English from Washington State University.
I want to thank the members of the search committee:
Susan Lantz (chair), Associate Dean of Students
David Myers, Professor of Practice, Finance and Law
Jean Soderlund, Deputy Provost for Faculty Affairs
Jackie Krasas, Director of Women Studies; Associate Professor of  Sociology and Anthropology
Alex Milspaw, Graduate Student
Steph Palmieri, Graduate Student
Amy Grim, Administrative Assistant to the committee
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Rita Jones to Lehigh!
Sharon Basso
Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Students
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Gardner named LGBTQA Director
Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2007
He seeks to increase awareness of the LGBTQA community on campus and of various issues important to them.
Timothy Gardner, the interim director of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Services at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minn., has been named the new director of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Ally (LGBTQA) program at Lehigh.
Gardner, who officially arrives at Lehigh in mid-July, will be first director of the program, which provides a variety of services to students, faculty and staff on the Lehigh campus.
“Timothy is a proven professional who is dedicated to working to support, advocate, educate and create visibility to improve the campus climate,” says Sharon Basso, associate vice provost and dean of students at Lehigh. “He was very impressive when he visited with us on campus, and we're very pleased that he has decided to join the Lehigh family.”
At Lehigh, Gardner will head up the office that seeks to change the Lehigh University climate by inspiring a vision of diversity that is aware of, engaged in, and appreciative of issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. The LGBTQA office promotes academic and personal growth and development of LGBTQA students, in addition to their full involvement in all aspects of campus life.
In his new role, Gardner says he is looking forward to work with the students, faculty, staff and community.
“My overarching vision for the LGBTQA program at Lehigh is one that integrates many areas of the university to support, educate, advocate, create visibility, and improve campus life for sexual and gender-variant minorities,” he says. “I plan to create a Lehigh specific program that is based on LGBTQA academic standards through listening and working with the university and its alumni.”
In addition to his role at St. Cloud, Gardner also served as program advisor to the LGBT Center at Minnesota State University at Mankato.
Gardner earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Westfield State University in Massachusetts and his Master of Science degree in Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies from the Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Gardner was selected from a field of more than 80 candidates for the role of first full-time director of LGBTQA services. The search committee included Basso; Kristin Handler, director of the Women's Center and chair of the LGBTQA Steering Committee; Henry Baird, professor of computer science and engineering and chair of the Task Force for Faculty Diversity; Jackie Matthews, associate vice president of Human Resources and chair of the Task Force for Staff Diversity; Christina Diggs '07, a gryphon and member of the Task Force for Student Diversity; and Hannah Stewart-Gambino, former professor of political science at Lehigh and now Dean of the College at
Lafayette.
--Linda Harbrecht
April 2007
"Lehigh University mourns tragedy at Virginia Tech"
1. Messages From President Gast
2. Message From John Smeaton, Vice Provost for Student Affairs
3. Campus Safety
4. Student Senate Initiatives
1. Messages From President Gast: click on topic to view.
2. Message from John Smeaton, Vice Provost for Student Affairs:
Dear Students:
By now you all no doubt are aware of the horrible tragedy at Virginia Tech. I know you join all of us in extending our sympathy and condolences to the entire Virginia Tech family. Packer Memorial Church will be open at noon today for an hour of meditation and prayer in remembrance and support of the Virginia Tech University community. Rev. Dr. Lloyd Steffen and Father Wayne Killian will offer opening words and prayers, and the lectern will be open for anyone who would like to speak. The emotions evoked by this incident touch us all. It is normal to experience a range of feelings in the wake of such a tragedy. If you or a friend are struggling with the impact of this incident, please contact the Dean of Students Office (84159) or Counseling and Psychological Services (83880) for assistance. Sincerely, John Smeaton Vice Provost for Student Affairs
Vigil: April 17, 2007 Packer Memorial Church will be open at noon today for an hour of meditation and prayer in remembrance and support of the Virginia Tech University community. Rev. Dr. Lloyd Steffen and Father Wayne Killian will offer opening words and prayers, and the lectern will be open for anyone who would like to speak.
3. Click here to read message on: Campus Safety at Lehigh
4. STUDENT SENATE INITIATIVES:
Student Senate Invitation to the Lehigh Community:
We will also be sending an e-mail out to all students about "Hokie Hope". Virginia Tech and its alumni have OFFICIALLY declared April 20 (this Friday) as "Orange and Maroon Effect" Day. "'Orange and Maroon Effect' was born several years ago as an invitation for Virginia Tech fans to wear orange and maroon to Virginia Tech athletic events. We invite everyone from all over the country to be a part of the Virginia Tech family this Friday, to wear orange and maroon to support the families of those who were lost, and to support the community and school we all love so much." Remember to wear orange and maroon THIS FRIDAY in remembrance for those who have lost their lives in the Virginia Tech tragedy. Click here to view the Student Senate Tribute Creation of a Banner by Student Senate
Email to faculty, staff & students:
The Student Senate will be organizing a TRIBUTE TO VIRGINIA TECH on Monday, April 23 and Tuesday, April 24. We have designed a banner for students, faculty, and staff to sign or leave personal messages which will be sent to the Virginia Tech campus. You can also pick up an orange and maroon ribbon to wear as a memorial for the victims. Please stop by the UC on Monday and Tuesday from 12-1pm and 5-6pm to show your support!
April 24, 2007
Click here for: Banner and letter from Student Senate sent to VA Tech
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