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Academic Services | First-Year Experience

Questions regarding course registration, academics, First-Year Forum, and the Plan Process.

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Barbara Alfano
Director of First Year Forum
Barn 225
call balfano@bennington.edu
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Jennifer Burg
Assistant Director of Academic Services and Student Grants Counselor
Barn 120

Academic counseling and support for seniors, including credit waivers and petitions for early graduation; grants and fellowships advising.

call jenniferburg@bennington.edu call 802-440-4410
Kate Child
Kate Child
Associate Dean for Academic Services
Barn 123

First- and second-year experience and advising

call kchild@bennington.edu call 802-753-2491
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Kendra Ericson
Assistant Director of Academic Services
Barn 120

First- and second-year academic counseling and support

call kericson@bennington.edu call 802-440-4311
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Rage Hezekiah
Associate Director of Academic Services
Barn 106

First- and second-year academic counseling and support

call ragehezekiah@bennington.edu call 802-753-2494
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Stephanie Meyer
Assistant Director of Academic Services and Study Away Counselor
Barn 120

Academic counseling and support for juniors; transfer student experience; study away and AVIC, CIEL, and international exchanges;

call stephaniemeyer@benningotn.edu call 802-440-4408
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Sbobo Ndlangamandla
Student Success Specialist/First-Year Counselor
Barn 106

First- and second-year academic counseling and support, FLoW (first-generation, low-income, working-class) student inquiries

call sndlangamandla2@bennington.edu call 802 440 4760
Accommodations and Support

Questions regarding academic and housing accommodations and support. You can find more information here.

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Diana Petschauer
Director of Student Accessibility Services
Barn 120A
call dianapetschauer@bennington.edu call 802-440-4592
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Christine Congelosi-Lulla
Assistant Director for Housing Operations
UpCaf 202
call ccongelosi-lulla@bennington.edu call 802-447-4220
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Noelle Murphy
Dean of Studies
Barn 123
call accommodations@bennington.edu call 802-440-4400
Campus Safety

Questions regarding campus safety policies and reporting. You can find out more here.

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Paul Baker-Porazinski
Director of Campus Safety
Barn 205B
call paulbakerporazinski@bennington.edu call 802-440-4530
Financial Services

Questions regarding financial aid and billing.

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Deirdre Bairstow-Allen
Director of Financial Aid
Barn 104
call finaid@bennington.edu call 802-440-4325
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Jamie Fortier
Financial Aid Counselor
Barn 104
call finaid@bennington.edu
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Michelle Rodda
Financial Aid Counselor
Barn 104
call finaid@bennington.edu call 802-440-4325
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Michelle Rollins
Student Billing
call mrollins@bennington.edu call 802-440-4353
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Amy Starr
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Barn 104
call finaid@bennington.edu call 802-440-4325
Field Work Term | Career Development

Questions regarding Field Work Term and campus employment.

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John Link
Associate Dean of Career Development and FWT
Barn 112
call johnlink@bennington.edu call 802) 440-4321
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John Holste
Assistant Director of Career Development and FWT
Remote
call johnholste@bennington.edu call 802 440-4321
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Sarah Krinsky
Assistant Director of Field Work Term Advising
Barn 112
call sarahkrinsky@bennington.edu call 802-440-4321
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Rebecca Nelson
Assistant Director of Career Development and FWT
Remote
call rebeccanelson@bennington.edu call 802-440-4321
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Jocelyn Salcedo-Edwards '18
Associate Director of Employer Relations
Remote
call jocelyns@bennington.edu call 802-440-4321
Health and Wellbeing

Questions regarding health forms, health insurance, and counseling.

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Ali Tartaglia, DrPH 
Associate Dean and Director of Integrated Wellness
Barn North 113
call alisontartaglia@bennington.edu call 802-440-4444
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Jude Horan, LMHC
Interim Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Student Health Center
call judehoran@bennington.edu call 802-440-4426
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Diane Perry
Health and Psychological Services Administrative Assistant
Student Health Center
call healthservices@bennington.edu call 802-440-4435
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Dianne Villiani, NP
Director of Health Services
call diannevillani@bennington.edu call 802-440-4390
International Student Services

Questions regarding international travel and student visas.

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Alison (Young Eun) Cho '14
Associate Director of International Student and Scholar Advising
Barn 235
call alisonyoungeuncho@bennington.edu call 802-440-4407
Student Life

Questions regarding housing, student life, clubs and organizations, and orientation.

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Dr. Li-Chen Chin
Vice President and Dean of Student Life
Barn North 113
call lichenchin@bennington.edu call 802-440-4557
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Christine Congelosi-Lulla
Assistant Director for Housing Operations
UpCaf 202
call ccongelosi-lulla@bennington.edu call 802-447-4220
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Jack de Loos '22
Assistant Director of Student Engagement
UpCaf 201
call jackdeloos@bennington.edu call 802-440-4334
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Bailey Fox '21
Assistant Director of Residential Education
UpCaf 203
call baileyfox1@bennington.edu call 802-440-4389
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Xander Holt
Assistant Director of Student Engagement
Barn North 113
call xanderholt@bennington.edu call 802-440-4500 ext. 4371
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Jenny Morgan '20
Student Life Coordinator
Barn North 113
call jennymorgan@bennington.edu call 802-440-4366
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Donnie Redd
Director of Residence Life and Community Standards
Barn North 113
call donnieredd@bennington.edu call 802-440-4333
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Steven Young
Associate Director of Support and Outreach, Case Manager
Barn North 113
call stevenyoung@bennington.edu call 802-440-4321
Technology

Questions regarding setting up your Bennington email, accessing Populi, or forms via the online portal.

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Nate Goyette
Support and Infrastructure Manager
call helpdesk@bennington.edu call 802-440-4476

Not Sure Whom to Ask?

  • Contact the Admissions Office (802-440-4312)
  • For issues with your login, contact the Helpdesk (802-440-4476)
  • Hours (during summer/Field Work Term): Monday-Friday, 8:30 am–4:00 pm