Two rows of students stand smiling for the camera.
Students at L&T, 2024. Photo by Wais Kakarr ’26

Welcome to CSLA!

The Center for Student Life and Advising (CSLA) is committed to supporting students in their academic and extracurricular endeavors.

Who We Are

  • The Center provides academic and personal advice as well as mentorship to students throughout their time at the College. CSLA comprises the offices of the Dean of Student Affairs and the Dean of Studies.

    Dean of Student Affairs
    Dean of Studies
  • Student playing violin
    Photo by Karl Rabe

Contact CSLA

  • Sottery Hall
    845-758-7454
    csla@bard.edu
    Community Tip Line
  • Dorothy Albertini ’02
    Associate Dean of Students
    Students last name H-P
    Sottery 109 | 845-758-7454
    albertin@bard.edu
  • Elizabeth Bettigole
    Office Manager
    Sottery 102 | 845-758-7454
    ebettigole@bard.edu
     
  • Molly Freitas
    Associate Dean of Studies
    Sottery 103 | 845-758-7454
    mfreitas@bard.edu
     
  • Cylon George
    Assistant Dean of Students
    First Year Dean
    Sottery 108 | 845-758-7454
    cgeorge@bard.edu
  • Sharif Rosen
    Associate Dean of Students
    Students with last name A-G
    Sottery 106 | 845-758-7454
    srosen@bard.edu
  • David Shein
    Dean of Studies
    Barringer House 202 | 845-758-7045
    shein@bard.edu
     
  • Corey Sullivan ’03
    Assistant Dean of Students
    Students with last name  Q-Z
    Sottery 105 | 845-758-7454
    csullivan@bard.edu
  • Hannah Zipple
    Dean of Students
    Sottery 103 | 845-758-7454
    hzipple@bard.edu
     
  • Ruth Zisman
    Associate Dean of Studies
    Senior Lecturer in Philosophy
    Shea House 203 | 845-752-4512
    zisman@bard.edu
  • Danna Harman
    Associate Dean of Students
    Director of Development for Displaced Student Programs
    Sottery 104 | 845-758-7454
    dharman@bard.edu