I am pleased to announce that Pamela Schipani has been selected as the next Executive Director of Residential Life. Her appointment is effective May 27, 2014. Pamela is a results-oriented professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles in higher education/student affairs administration.
Ms. Schipani has served as the Interim Executive Director of Residential Life at UConn since August, 2013. In this role she has directly supervised a professional staff of 8 individuals and indirectly provided oversight of 41 professional, 11 graduate, 282 Resident Assistant, and 200 student staff. Her prior experience has included the following roles at UConn: Associate Director of Housing Services, Interim Director of the Department of Wellness and Prevention Services, Interim Manager for Residential Life Information Technology, and Coordinator for Staff Training and Research. Ms. Schipani has held prior positions in Residential Life at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and Alfred State Agricultural and Technical College.
Some of Ms. Schipani’s professional affiliations include the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), Northeast Association of College and University Housing Officers (NEACUHO) and the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I).
“I am honored to serve in this important role at the University of Connecticut. I am committed to working with the Residential Life staff in creating and maintaining a vibrant and inclusive residential community that supports students’ academic and personal success.”
I would like to express thanks to Donna Korbel, Search Committee Chair, and the entire Committee for the many hours of dedicated service to the University as they helped to recruit a stellar professional to lead the Department of Residential Life and continue the tradition of excellence as UConn moves forward.
Best,
Michael Gilbert
For more information, contact: Janice Canniff at janice.canniff@uconn.edu