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Biography

Over the course of about 20 years working in higher education, I have coordinated several major events, mentored hundreds of students, dined with dignitaries, and managed an array of campus facilities, and welcomed at least 16 new classes to college. Prior to coming to Colgate in 2001, I was the Director of Student Activities for several years at Hamilton College, just down the road.

I have a Bachelor of Arts in English from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and a Master of Education degree from the University of South Carolina. My professional interests include enrollment management, women's athletics, leadership, and student media and I have presented numerous programs on the Millennial Generation and their transition to college.

I work hard and I do not like to be bored. I have zero tolerance for whiners, laziness, excuses, or rudeness. I admire initiative, vision, passion, integrity, kindness, zest, the unconventional, and the underdog. I love cheddar cheese, Bruce Springsteen, fried Ipswich clams, and ice hockey. I am at peace with the world when walking Good Harbor Beach in my hometown of Gloucester, MA or riding my bike on the carriage trails in Acadia National Park in Maine. I also enjoy a lazy kayak trip down the Saranac River with my friends up north and appreciate the rolling hills of upstate New York for cycling and the many challenging golf courses.

Best advice ever received

From my father, "Recognize that there is indeed a time and a place for everything, and when it is your time, take full advantage of it."

Favorite Colgate activities

The Founder's Day Convocation torchlight procession around the academic quadrangle led by Konosioni and serenaded by bagpipes.

My To Do List

I desperately want to visit Spain and Portugal for at least a month!

Last Meal

A "Fisherman's Platter" from The Village Restaurant in Essex, MA. If it's my last meal, it doesn't matter that the whole thing is fried!

Corey Landstrom

Assistant Dean of Students

Phone: 315.228.7426

Email: clandstrom@colgate.edu

Biography

Corey Landstrom began his career at Colgate University in 2003. He was originally hired as the Director, Center for Leadership & Student Involvement. Corey spent three years as the director and was instrumental in the development of the Leadership Institute among other contributions and accomplishments. In August 2005, he was asked to take on additional responsibilities as an administrative advisor in the Dean's Office. He formally transitioned to a full-time role in October 2006. In addition to serving as an administrative advisor, Corey served as the Dean of the College representative on the University Student Conduct Board and was ultimately appointed as University Disciplinary Officer. He is interested in the confluence of leadership development and education and the role responsibility and accountability have in decision making. In particular, he believes strongly in the educational role the discipline system has and looks forward to helping students better understand the choices they have made.

Corey is a native Minnesotan and enjoys all things about Minnesota sports and music. Growing up on the western shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, he has a lifelong connection to water and the impact it has on daily life. Corey is also the first of his family to have attended and graduated from college. He is particularly interested in the transition from high school to college for first-generation college students.

Corey is privileged to have worked at three other leading institutions - Reed, Hamilton, and Grinnell College - and values the role of the liberal arts. He has a Master's Degree in Counseling and Student Personnel from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a Bachelor's Degree in Urban & Regional Studies from the University of Minnesota, Duluth.

Corey's partner, Ann Landstrom, is an Assisant Dean with the Dean of the Faculty and Director of the Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships. They have one child.

Best advice ever received

"Always treat people the way you want to be treated." - Charles Landstrom, father

Favorite Colgate activities

Men's and Women's Ice Hockey, Leadership Institute, The SACC Banquet, Urban Theater Productions, Konosioni Auction, and whenever the sun is shining and people are outside enjoying the campus and town.

My To Do List

Run a marathon, Earn a PhD (Higher Ed Administration or Organizational Leadership), Travel America's "Blue Highways" and write an updated perspective.

Last Meal

Appetizer: Deep Fried Cheese Curds (Minnesota State Fair), Meal: Pulled Pork BBQ (Piggy Pats, Washington Mills, NY), Dessert: Kentucky Pecan Pie (I need a kitchen!)

Biography

BS Business Administration Management from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania with a side concentration in Behavioral Sciences. Go Huskies! I started in Early Childhood Education and thought I would start a day care after graduation. As a junior, I changed my major to Business because I loved my work study job in the Controller’s Office!

MA College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University. Go Falcons!

MBA from Heidelberg College. Go Student Princes! (That’s right, I said “Student Princes”)

Prior professional experiences include Academic Advising, Student Activities Residential Life and Orientation. Before coming to Colgate, I was Director of Residential Life at Heidelberg College in Ohio followed by Director of Housing and Residential Life at West Liberty State College in West Virginia. I began at Colgate in 2004 as Assistant Dean of the College for Residential Education, and my position was created to assist Colgate in implementation of the Residential Education Vision, with special emphasis on the Broad Street Initiative and student governance. In 2006, Director of Residential Life was also added to my job responsibilities. The most enjoyable part of my job is working with an amazing staff and the students who help make our residential efforts successful. They make everything interesting and fun, and I cannot imagine a better blessing than getting to work with people who make me laugh every single day.

My professional interests include student leadership development and trends in housing. I also enjoy reading and learning about business and higher education managerial strategies and philosophies. Personally, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, walking my dogs and working around my house.

Best advice ever received

1. There are very, very few things occurring around you that are actually about you. (I am still working on remembering that advice more frequently!)

2. Dress for the position you want to have

Favorite Colgate activities

The Leadership Institute and Dance Fest

My To Do List

Last Meal

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Biography

Best advice ever received

Favorite Colgate activities

My To Do List

Last Meal

Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance - French Horn; Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. Master of Science and Educational Specialist in Counseling and Student Personnel; University at Albany, State University of New York.

After working for twenty-five years in various fields within Student Affairs, I joined the Colgate community in 2002 as Director of Residential Life and am presently Associate Dean of the College. I serve as an administrative advisor, and provide support for the departments within the Dean of the College division and coordination for many operational aspects of the division among other things. Throughout my career in Student Affairs, I have had extensive experience working with residential life, counseling, judicial affairs, policy development and legislative compliance, and personnel supervision and management.

Most satisfying accomplishments while at Colgate include: Collaborating in the development of the Residential Education Vision and assisting with the transitional needs of the Greek-Letter community.

Professional interests include; mentoring both students and staff, working with student judicial procedures, policy development and crisis management.

Interests include music performance and appreciation of all genres; working with fabric, thread and beads; cooking and eating; gardening; and raising animals, particularly emus and horses.

Best advice ever received

Care about others. Don’t take anything too seriously. The only real mistake is one you don’t learn from; learn and move on.

Favorite Colgate activities

Founders' Day Convocation and Torchlight Procession

My To Do List

Play a solo concerto with Philadelphia Symphony

Last Meal

Thomas Cruz-Soto

Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the ALANA Cultural Center

Phone: 315.228.7426

Email: tcruzsoto@colgate.edu

Biography

Best Advice ever Received

Favorite Colgate activities

My To Do List

Last Meal