STUDENT
DEVELOPMENT
The
Office of Student Development, as overseen by Dean Marjorie Silverman,
is responsible for student life as it relates to:
The Office works with the Office of
the Dean of Studies and Office of Residential Life to support
related student needs in the residence halls and their academic
life. It is also the liaison to Columbia University's Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence
Center.
Marjorie Croes Silverman is the Associate Dean
of the College and Dean for Student Development. She earned
her B.A. and M.A. from New York University and a Ph.D. in psychology
at Columbia University. She has done research on identity development
in late adolescent females. Dr. Silverman also oversees academic
advising for transfer students and is the grant administrator
for a Mellon Student Life Grant, which supports opportunities
for students and faculty to collaborate outside the classroom.