Campus Life & Student Affairs
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Welcome to Campus Life
On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs, it is our pleasure to welcome you. The Division is committed to helping our students achieve success both in and outside the classroom. We also take great pride in the programs, opportunities and services we provide.
Vision
The Division of Student Affairs fosters an academic environment that promotes the holistic growth and development of students.
Mission
The goal of Student Affairs is to promote and enhance a safe, healthy and welcoming environment for all students by encouraging community engagement, celebrating diversity and embracing the campus region.
Core Values
- Student Engagement
- Student Experience
- Building Community
Contact Us »
Division Head:
Courtney Bringley
Dean of Students
cbringley@bn1996.com
(518) 327-6059
Location & Mailing:
7777 NY-30
Joan Weill Adirondack Library 205
Paul Smiths, NY 12970
Quick Reference:
Calendar & Events
Community Guide
The Apollos
An Evening Climb: Chapel Pond Slab
A week ago, my friend Sam asked me if I wanted to go out climbing soon and reluctantly I said yes. We made a plan and shook on it…»
A Community of C.A.R.E.
Sexual misconduct has become a national conversation, particularly regarding college campuses…»
A Quick Chat on Ethical Hunting
The leaves have turned in the North Country, which means that hunting season is open for business…»
Meet the Team
Jim Tucker
(518) 327-6286
jtucker@bn1996.com
Jim Tucker, known as the “Dean of Fun,” grew up on his family’s potato farm in nearby Gabriels. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in US History from SUNY Potsdam and Master’s in counseling from Virginia Tech. Jim has implanted a myriad of outdoors programs, developed the college’s marathon canoe team, and plays a very active role in snowshoe racing by serving as president of the Empire State Snowshoe Racing Association and helping Paul Smith’s Striders team to earning the International Snowshoe Champions title 14 times since 2000. Jim also began coaching the cross country team in 2010, which has since racked up a handful of conference titles. His course The Humble Spud is a student favorite!
Jill Susice
Student Activities Coordinator(518) 327-6401
jsusice@bn1996.com
Jill grew up in Northern New York and graduated with both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from St. Lawrence University. While completing her Master’s Degree, she was Residence Director in Residence Life and completed an internship in the Student Activities Office. Before Jill started at Paul Smith’s College in 2006, she was the Coordinator of Programming and Co-Sponsorships at Denison University in Ohio and the Director of Student Activities at Delaware Valley University in Pennsylvania. In her spare time, she likes to read and bake cookies for the students.
Matthew Dougherty
Recreation Coordinator(518) 327-6389
mdougherty@bn1996.com
A 2001 Houghton College and 2003 St. Lawrence University graduate, Dougherty has been teaching and leading outdoor education programs for nearly twenty years in addition to coaching collegiate cross country and track and field teams.
Dougherty received his graduate degree in education from Saint Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y. Following graduation from Houghton, Dougherty took on the head men’s and women’s cross country position at Paul Smiths College. During his second year at Paul Smith’s, Dougherty led the Bobcats to the USCAA National Meet where they finished third, and had nine runners place within the top-30 overall. Dougherty then returned to Houghton in the summer of 2005 where he has served as the director of service learning and a professor of recreation and physical education in addition to his duties as assistant coach.
Under Dougherty’s tutelage, over 60 athletes have reached the national qualifying level with at least 20 advancing to All-American status. Dougherty guided more than 50 athletes to qualify for the NAIA National Championships over the past six seasons with three athletes being recognized as a conference Most Valuable Player, several individual conference champions, and two national champions. With only one year in the NCCAA behind him, Dougherty has coached three national champions and one Most Outstanding Performer at the national meet. His athletes have set over 30 school records.
Matt has been teaching and leading students in the outdoors for nearly two decades and is committed to helping students in their academic endeavors.
Rikelmy Williams
Coordinator of New Student Orientation and Student Conduct(518) 327-6128
rwilliams2@bn1996.com
Rikelmy (Ricky) Williams was born in the Dominican Republic moved to New York City at the age of eight. After graduating from Paul Smith’s College in 1995 with an AAS in Hotel Restaurant Management, I married my college boyfriend who joined the Army. We lived in Tennessee and Hawaii throughout his career. After 10 years in the military and three children, we decided to come back to the Adirondacks to raise our family because this was home to us. I always wanted to end up at Paul Smith’s again, and when the opportunity came, I took it. I’m very happy to now be working at my alma mater. In my spare time I love spending time with my children, enjoying the beautiful lakes in the Adirondacks, traveling and reading.
Zachary Luzzi
Athletic Director
(518) 327-6848
zluzzi@bn1996.com
My Name is Zack Luzzi and I am from Scranton, PA ( yes, that city from “The Office” actually exists). I graduated from Paul Smith’s in 2010 and I liked it so much I came back to work here!
