Student Life Offices
Campus Safety
Director: Judith Trimboli
Campus Safety’s dedicated and experienced staff members are ready to assist the community in a variety of ways in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Services include: emergency medical response, fire safety, personal safety escorts, motor vehicle assistance, parking permits, lockouts and lost and found.
Spiritual & Religious Life
Dean: Rev. Colleen Hallagan Preuninger
Hamilton College Spiritual & Religious Life encourages and nurtures the spiritual, religious, cultural, and moral worldview diversity of our campus community. Efforts supported by the chaplaincy include worship services, religious music, study groups, observance of holy days, opportunities for prayer and meditation, bereavement support, and discussions, lectures, and other programs centered on spirituality and moral reflection.
Community Living
Assistant Dean: Ashley Place
As a residential liberal arts college, Hamilton values the learning opportunities that come from living in community with peers. The Office of Community Living oversees both the logistical aspects of residential life — including room changes and the housing lottery — and the educational experience of campus living, supporting the College’s mission through its programs and philosophy.
The community living staff includes the Assistant Dean of Students for Community Living, Ashley Place; the Associate Director for Housing and Conduct; three live-in professional staff members; and 60 student resident advisors. Together, they support students as they navigate a range of challenges, from maintenance requests and roommate conflicts to homesickness and questions about making the most of the college experience. The staff is committed to fostering a respectful residential community that supports learning and personal growth.
Community Outreach and Opportunity Project (COOP)
Director: Amy James
The COOP connects Hamilton students and employees with Oneida County nonprofit agencies through community service opportunities, creating meaningful partnerships that support local organizations while providing valuable educational experiences for students.
Counseling Center
Staffed by five full-time and four part-time therapists with extensive experience working with college students, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) supports Hamilton students with a wide range of personal concerns. Students may seek support for issues such as adjusting to college, relationships, sexual orientation, anxiety, depression, family concerns, substance use, eating concerns, and more. All services are free to Hamilton students, and the office strictly adheres to laws and ethical standards regarding confidentiality.
Health Center
Director: Barbara Fluty
The staff of the Johnson Center for Health and Wellness is dedicated to supporting the health and safety of students. The Center promotes healthy living through education, preventive medical care, and the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury, with consultation and referrals to other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
Outdoor Leadership
Director: Andrew Jillings
Outdoor Leadership helps students and community members build confidence, develop practical leadership skills, and deepen their enjoyment of the outdoors. The office oversees the Adirondack Adventure Program and other opportunities for outdoor exploration and experiential learning.
Student Activities
Director: Ariel Adams
The Student Activities Office supports student growth and development by providing opportunities for involvement, service, and leadership through co-curricular activities. By creating experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom, the office complements the College’s academic mission and encourages students to engage actively in the broader campus community.
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