The Student Affairs division is led by the Vice President for Student Affairs. Together with the Student Affairs department staff they are dedicated to student advocacy, support and well-being.
The division includes:
- Athletics and Recreation
- Campus Ministry
- Career and Professional Development
- Counseling Services
- Health Services
- International Affairs
- Learning/Access Center
- Residential Life
- Student Conduct
- Student Involvement and Family Programs
Department of Student Affairs staff:
Helen Matusow-Ayres
Vice President for Student Affairs
hmayres@pratt.edu
Rhonda Schaller
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
rschal20@pratt.edu
Jasmine Cuffie
Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion
jcuffie2@pratt.edu
718. 399.4542
Martha Cedarholm
Senior Student Advocate and Care Coordinator
mcedarho@pratt.edu
718.399.4546
Nadine Shuler
Administrative Assistant
nshuler@pratt.edu
718.636.3639
Mission Statement
The Student Affairs division includes the Office of the Vice President, the Student Affairs department for advocacy, support and well-being, and the departments of Athletics and Recreation; Career and Professional Development; the Learning/Access Center; International Affairs; Health Services, Counseling Services; Residential Life, and Student Involvement. The Vice President’s office adjudicates human rights complaints and offers a variety of ombudsperson services.
As a partner in the academic enterprise, the Student Affairs Division:
- Provides programs and services that promote student personal and professional development
- Fosters a campus environment that is conducive to student learning
- Advocates for and supports students as they meet the challenges of the Pratt experience
Enduring Goals
- Provide leadership to the institute community in the enhancement and coordination of all campus co-curricular experiences
- Build a stronger sense of community by increasing student satisfaction with the Pratt experience; develop programs and services that increase family/parent satisfaction
- Provide opportunities for students to be responsible, active participants of the Pratt community; expand and promote opportunities for students to develop leadership skills
- Provide experiences that will help students to think critically and make effective and socially responsible decisions and lifestyle choices
- Cultivate an environment that celebrates and supports diverse cultures; provide students with experiences that expand their world view
- Continue to advocate for improved facilities to meet student needs. Including, but not limited to the building of a new student union, improvement of campus residence halls, and the creation and improvement of community gathering and recreational spaces
- Continuously explore avenues to make our services and programs more accessible through the effective use of technology and innovative approaches to communication
- Integrate assessment into all student affairs programs and services
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