Division of Student Affairs Newsletter

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Dear Colleagues,

Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful break and are ready for an exciting spring semester. I’m pleased to share several updates and opportunities for student engagement.

Student Affairs Welcomes Our New Dean of Students and Graduate Assistant

Join us in welcoming David Bagley back to SUNY Brockport as Dean of Students. Stop by the 6th floor of the Allen Administration Building on January 29 from 9:00–11:00 AM to extend a warm welcome to Dave.

Welcome New Graduate Assistant

We are excited to welcome Olivia Kittelberger to the division as our new Graduate Assistant. Olivia will focus on student engagement initiatives and social media content and communication. We’re excited to have her on the team!

Division Spring Kickoff Recap

The Student Affairs team kicked off the spring semester on January 13, energized and ready to tackle the semester ahead. We celebrated last semester’s notable achievements and aligned on key priorities for spring. The highlight of the day was an engaging collaborative exercise modeled after the Mystery Game format. Cross-functional teams became investigators, diving deep into how various departments interact—or fail to interact—in supporting student success. Through lively discussion and creative problem-solving, teams uncovered critical gaps, identified root causes, and developed innovative collaborative solutions to strengthen our collective support of students. The exercise sparked crucial conversations about breaking down silos and revealed opportunities for enhanced coordination. It was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together with intention and creativity.

Student Awards & Recognition

It’s scholarship and awards season!

Visit the Scholarship Portal for scholarship opportunities.

Please help us to recognize outstanding students by nominating them for these prestigious awards:

Marion Schrank Leadership Award – Due February 15, 2026
This is Brockport’s pinnacle student leadership award, recognizing students who exemplify integrity and civility with a demonstrated desire to build a better, more inclusive community.

Spring Starting Lineup

These events are opportunities for students to meet people, try new things, and work towards their goals.  Every event brings students one step closer to Engaged Eagle status.  

Leadership Development Program (LDP)

Encourage students to register for the Leadership Development Program to enhance their personal, professional, and leadership development. Faculty and staff interested in co-hosting workshops and events should contact leadership@brockport.edu.

Club Craze: Expo Edition | Thursday, January 29 | 8:30-10:30 PM | SERC

Students can meet student organization leaders, learn how to get involved, sign up for clubs that match their interests, and discover new ways to build community beyond the classroom. From academic and cultural organizations to leadership, service, recreation, and special-interest groups, Club Craze highlights the vibrant co-curricular life at Brockport.

King For A Day: A Day of Action and Advocacy | Saturday, January 31 | 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m |

Encourage students to kick off the semester with a day of service! We’ll join other local colleges and universities in downtown Rochester to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and civil rights contributors through advocacy and action. Transportation provided. Students may sign up here.

BSG Presents: Snow Day Bingo | Saturday, January 31 | 7 - 9 PM. | Union Ballroom

Annual Student Leadership Conference | Saturday, February 28 | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Seymour Union
“Young Leaders in a Changing World”
All are welcome to attend this day of leadership development and networking. Faculty are encouraged to add the conference to syllabi and promote it via Brightspace. Students should pre-register as space is limited.

Visit the student events calendar for more.