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The Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs consists of both an Academics and Student Life team.
Our main office is Uris 105, additionally OSA members are located in Uris 111 & 113. The majority of the Academics team is located in Uris 113 and Uris 111 includes members of the Student Life team.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm*
Phone: 212-854-5563
Email: osa@gsb.columbia.edu
*During exams and orientations, please see the front door of Uris 105 for special hours.
OUR TEAM
Zelon Crawford
Assistant Dean and Dean of Students
Key Responsibilities:
- Overall strategic management & team leadership for the Office of Student Affairs
- Relationship management with student & key stakeholders with a focus on supporting and enhancing the student experience
- Lead disciplinary & honor code hearings
- Maintain sense of humor
ACADEMICS
Phil Mendoza
Director, Records and Registration
Key Responsibilities:
- Bidding & Registration
- Graduation Clearances
- Grades & Academic Standards Compliance
- Department Lead for Data & Analytics
Rachel Dobkins
Senior Associate Director, Advising & Academic Success
Key Responsibilities:
- Academic Advising
- Special Populations: Personal Leaves & Academic Distress
- Programming for Academic Success
Marin Conaughty
Director, Academic Affairs
Key Responsibilities:
- Academic Scheduling
- Academic Policies & Procedures
Scott Van Pelt
Associate Director, Advising & Academic Success
Key Responsibilities:
- Dual Degree Students
- Knight Bagehot Fellows
- Academic Adviser
Krystal Diaz
Assistant Director, Advising & Academic Success
Key Responsibilities:
- Academic Adviser to Cluster E & F
- Tutoring
- Exemption Exams
Rachel Horton
Associate Director, Academic Operations
Key Responsibilities:
- Final Exam Administration
- Academic Data Projects
Rosalie O'Brien
Assistant Director, Advising & Academic Success
Key Responsibilities:
- Academic Adviser to Cluster G & H
- Pre-MBA Program
- Student Accommodations
Jihae Moon
Program Coordinator, Academic Affairs
Key Responsibilities:
- Front Desk
- Exam Support & Reschedules
- Conflicts & Requisites Resolution
STUDENT LIFE
Christine Donohue
Director, Student Life
Key Responsibilities:
- New Student Orientation Program
- Recognition & Commencement Ceremony
- Student Life Operations
- Advises Student Governement Presidents
Scott Siegel-Ortiz
Associate Director, Student Life
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead for Student Club Advising Strategy & Initiatives
- Lead for Peer Advisor Program
- Advises Affinity & Community Service Organizations
- Member of the Conference Planning Committee
- Class of 2019 Cluster Advisor
Joan Carregal
Associate Director, Student Life
Key Responsibilities:
- New Student Orientation
- MBA Recognition Ceremony
- Advises Social & Athletic Clubs
Elizabeth Hutzler
Assistant Director, Student Life
Key Responsibilities:
- Advises Professional Clubs & Interests Groups
- Assists in the Advising of the Peer Advisor Program
- Member of the Conference Planning Committee
- Assists with Pre-Arrival and Sexual Respect Initiative Requirements
- Class of 2018 Cluster Advisor
Jamie Battjes Forehand
Assistant Director, International Student Services
Key Responsibilities:
- International and Community Engagement Programming
- Advises International Clubs and International Interest Groups
- Member of the Conference Planning Committee
- International Student Liaison to ISSO and other Partner Offices
Sharlette Carey
Assistant Director, Student Life Operations
Key Responsibilities:
- Budget Planning & Reconciliation
- Operations Management
Willie Seda
Program Coordinator, Student Life
Key Responsibilities:
- Front Desk
- NYC Outings
- Peer Advisor & Events Support