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Students at L&T, 2024. Photo by Wais Kakarr ’26

Welcome to CSLA!

The Center for Student Life and Advising (CSLA) is committed to supporting students in their academic and extracurricular endeavors.

Who We Are

  • The Center provides academic and personal advice as well as mentorship to students throughout their time at the College. CSLA comprises the offices of the Dean of Student Affairs and the Dean of Studies.

    Dean of Student Affairs
    Dean of Studies
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    Photo by Karl Rabe

Contact CSLA

  • Sottery Hall
    845-758-7454
    [email protected]
    Community Tip Line
  • Dorothy Albertini ’02
    Associate Dean of Students
    Students last name H-P

    Sottery 109 | 845-758-7454
    [email protected]
  • Elizabeth Bettigole
    Office Manager
    Sottery 102 | 845-758-7454
    [email protected]
     
  • Molly Freitas
    Associate Dean of Studies
    Shea House 200 | 845-758-7454
    [email protected]
     
  • Cylon George
    Assistant Dean of Students
    First Year Dean

    Sottery 108 | 845-758-7454
    [email protected]
  • David Shein
    Dean of Studies
    Shea House 100 | 845-758-7045
    [email protected]
     
  • Corey Sullivan ’03
    Assistant Dean of Students
    Students with last name  Q-Z

    Sottery 105 | 845-758-7454
    [email protected]
  • Hannah Zipple
    Dean of Students
    Sottery 103 | 845-758-7454
    [email protected]
     
  • Ruth Zisman
    Associate Dean of Studies
    Senior Lecturer in Philosophy
    Shea House 203 | 845-752-4512
    [email protected]
  • Danna Harman
    Associate Dean of Students
    Director of Development for Displaced Student Programs

    Sottery 104 | 845-758-7454
    [email protected]
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