Senior Leadership and Departments
Office of the Vice President
Ryan Lombardi, Vice President, Student and Campus Life
Email Ryan Lombardi / (607) 255-7595
About the Department:The Division of Student & Campus Life is here to provide you with programs and opportunities that inspire student and staff journeys and transformation. We promote the well-being of the entire campus community through Cornell Health’s holistic wellness approach and Athletics & Physical Education’s intramural sports, PE courses, and recreation. We foster community on campus through residential programs, cheering on our varsity sports teams, and bringing people together in our many dining establishments.
Areas of Oversight: All functions of Student & Campus Life
Melanie Ciotoli, Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Organizational Excellence
Email Melanie Ciotoli / (607) 255-0551
About the Department: The Organizational Excellence, Human Resources, and Administrative teams support SCL's dedicated staff throughout the division. The Communications and Marketing team tells the story of Cornell students through their engagement across SCL's multiple units and programs to the Cornell University community on and away from campus.
Areas of Oversight: SCL Human Resources, Administration, and Communications
Dan Sweeney, Assistant Vice President, Finance and Operations
Email Dan Sweeney / (607) 254-8078
About the Department: The Finance and Operations team ensures the effective deployment of Information Technology, Facilities, Accounting, Risk Management, Business Analytics, and Financial Planning support services to departments within the division. Working collaboratively as integrated cross-functional partners, leaders from the SCL-OVP support team strive to enhance the day-to-day operational effectiveness of our campus, deliver timely business reporting and information to stakeholders, manage key divisional systems and processes, and steward financial and capital resources on behalf of the SCL-VP.
Areas of Oversight: SCL Finance, Business Services, Facilities, Information Technology, and Business Intelligence
Alumni Affairs and Development
Tom Gaube, Executive Director for Alumni Affairs & Development, Student & Campus Life, Athletics and Physical Education
Email Tom Gaube / (607) 255-6410
About the Department: Our team is responsible for all aspects of the Alumni Affairs and Development functions for Student & Campus Life, Athletics and Physical Education. This includes creating meaningful opportunities for alumni, parents, and friends to make transformational impacts on the lives of Cornell students.
Areas of Oversight: All functions of Alumni Affairs & Development for Student & Campus Life, Athletics and Physical Education
Campus and Community Engagement
Jenny Loeffelman, Assistant Vice President
Email Jenny Loeffelman / (607) 255-6024
About the Department: In my department, we are responsible for engaging students outside of the classroom. We serve students by providing a co-curricular experience focused on finding a sense of belonging, leadership development, and engagement in activities on campus.
Areas of Oversight: Campus Activities; Tatkon Center for New Students; Sorority & Fraternity Life; Parent and Family Programs; The Cornell Commitment
Campus Life Enterprise Services
Patricia Wynn, Assistant Vice President
Email Pat Wynn / (607) 255-8550
About the Department: Cornell Housing and Residential Life prioritizes a strong connection between living and learning. Cornell Dining encompasses 29 eateries and takes pride in providing our customers with a rich dining experience, and not just a meal. Cornell Catering is a unit within Cornell Dining, seeks to create a welcoming campus environment, foster community, and nourish the future. Conference and Event Services has provided operational and strategic event support to Cornell for over 100 years.
Areas of Oversight: Cornell Housing, Residential Life, Cornell Dining and Catering, Conference and Event Services, Cornell Store
Cornell Athletics and Physical Education
Nicki Moore, The Meakem Smith Director of Athletics and Physical Education
Email Nicki Moore / (607) 255-8832
About the Department: The Department of Athletics and Physical Education strives to provide students with powerful and meaningful participatory experiences that forge enduring bonds with Cornell, and to provide for the well-being of members of the faculty, staff, and community.
We offer a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, and intercollegiate athletic competition, equitably administered with special attention to the needs of women and members of under-represented minority groups. We foster the values of physical fitness, total well-being, and enduring participation in athletics; teach leadership skills, teamwork, responsibility, and accountability.
Areas of Oversight: Intercollegiate Athletics; Physical Education & Recreation Services; Intramurals; Wellness and Outdoor Education
Cornell Career Services
Erica Kryst, Executive Director
Email Erica Kryst / (607) 255-2723
About the Department: We empower students to identify their strengths, interests, and values; discover and explore possibilities; gain experience; and develop strategies for pursuing diverse career paths and managing career decisions. We offer an array of career-development activities that inspire students to gain confidence and establish a foundation upon which to build their careers over a lifetime.
Areas of Oversight: Cornell Career Services
Cornell Health
24/7 contact: (607) 255-5155
About the Department: Cornell Health is here to help students Live Well to Learn Well. As a unit within SCL, our goal is to support campus health and foster student readiness to learn and participate fully in the Cornell experience. We strive to provide high-quality care that recognizes the experiences, values, and needs of the individuals who comprise Cornell’s diverse community.
Areas of Oversight: Administrative Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Medical Services, Nursing and Clinical Support Services, Occupational Medicine, the Skorton Center for Health Initiatives, and Student Disability Services.
David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
Basil Safi, Executive Director, David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
Email Basil Safi / (607) 254-5456
About the Department: The Einhorn Center is the hub of community engagement at Cornell, supporting a university culture where students, faculty, staff and partners work together to create a better world.Areas of Oversight: David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
Office of the Dean of Students
Marla Love, Robert W. and Elizabeth C. Staley Dean of Students
Email Marla Love / (607) 255-1115
About the Department: The Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) cultivates the holistic growth and development of students through advocacy, empowerment, and education. We enhance the student experience by offering comprehensive support and resources, providing co-curricular opportunities, and fostering a sense of belonging.
Areas of Oversight: Diversity & Inclusion [Asian & Asian-American Center, First Generation and Low Income Support, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center, Multicultural Student Leadership and Empowerment, Office of Spirituality and Meaning Making, Undocumented/DACA Support, Women’s Resource Center], Student Support and Advocacy Services, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards