Student Affairs Administration

Student Affairs Mission


The Division of Student Affairs serves students through development of the whole person guided by the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Providing transformative opportunities within an inclusive community of diverse perspectives, Student Affairs empowers students through learning, growth, leadership and action to pursue lives of purpose as global citizens.

The Student Life Pillars


Connected Learning

A SAINT grounded in a liberal arts education applies critical thinking to scholarly and co-curricular pursuits.

Transformative Growth

A SAINT seeks opportunities for intellectual, social and spiritual growth with emphasis on self-awareness and effective relationship development.

Servant Leadership

A SAINT serves and influences others while understanding the social, cultural, and environmental context necessary for ethical and responsible decision-making.

Social Action

A SAINT engages in their community by demonstrating compassion, civic responsibility, social awareness and action that promotes inclusivity.



Student Affairs Leadership




Student Affairs Offices


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Research Spotlight: Mindfulness and Mental Health

During the Fall 2022 semester, MacDonald and her research team of psychology majors Madeline Bradley ’23 and Matthew Lemansky ’23 (pictured) investigated the lived experiences of participants in an 8-week mindfulness training program.

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Nick Eline '23: Reflections on Resilience and a Rewarding Journey

Nick grew up in a family of medical professionals—his mother and grandmother are both nurses and his father is a paramedic. “I’ve always been surrounded with medical jargon and stories of health incidents, crises, and the rewarding benefits of providing care,” he said.

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Christine Burke '22: Counseling with Compassion

Counseling & health psychology major Christine came to Emmanuel knowing she wanted to pursue a career in health care, and the College’s opportunities and connections for students interested in the field—as well as a neuroscience course she attended at EC Incoming—made the decision an easy one.

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