Carnegie Mellon University

Office of the Dean of Students

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Contact Us

During our summer office hours, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, please call (412) 268-2075 for assistance.

A housefellow and director-level Student Affairs staff member are on call every day of the year. They are prepared to respond to student needs and critical issues at all hours. They can be reached by calling University Police at (412) 268-2323 and asking to have the Student Affairs staff contacted.

Our Staff

Rita Caldwell

Senior Financial Administrator

Rita Caldwell

Dawn Capozzolo

Senior Financial Manager

Gina Casalegno

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Jacob Cohen

Coordinator of Student Support Resources

Maureen Dasey-Morales

Associate Vice President for Community Health and Well-Being

Maureen Dasey-Morales

Lucy Delaney

Coordinator of Student Support Resources

Joanna Dickert

Director, Core Competencies Initiative Associate Dean of Educational Experience Assessment

Holly Hippensteel

Associate Vice President for Community Standards and Diversity Initiatives

Holly Hippensteel

Kate Ickes

Coordinator of Student Affairs and Project Administrator for the Office of the Dean of Students

Kate Ickes

Bryan Koval

Director of Student Support Resources & Housefellow

Bryan Koval

Kedar Lincoln

Financial Assistant for Student Affairs

Candace Okello

Assistant Dean for Civility Initiatives

Candace Okello

Miryah Rasheed

Coordinator of Student Support Resources

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Abbey Rossman

Coordinator of Student Support Resources

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Lorrie Safar

Director for the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

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Casey Way

Senior Financial Manager

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Ryan Young

Coordinator of Student Support Resources

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Shari Zingle

Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students