Meet the Office of Student Life Staff

The mission of the Office of Student Life is to create a sense of community that empowers students with the confidence to succeed as learners.

Office of Student Life:
401-254-3042
Center for Student Development Suite 100
rwustudentlife@rwu.edu

Staff

Dr. John J. King, Vice President for Student Life
Suite 100, Office 107 Center for Student Development
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809-2921
jjking@rwu.edu
Phone: 401-254-3042
Fax: 401-254-3863

John J. King joined the Roger Williams University community as Chief Student Life Officer during the summer of 2004. John has worked within higher education as a student affairs professional since 1984.

Prior to 2004, John worked at Stonehill College, serving as Associate Vice President & Dean of Student Life, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life.

Before his Stonehill experience, John worked at Holy Cross for 6 years as an Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Intramural Sports. A member of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, he has served on the Region One advisory board, chaired a regional conference and served as co-coordinator of volunteers for a national conference.

He holds a B.S. in Administration of Law and Justice and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, and his master's degree in Counselor Education from Plymouth State College in N.H. where he served as a Residence Director and Assistant Wrestling Coach.

Dr. King earned his doctorate from University of Massachusetts-Boston Higher Education & Leadership program, where his research was on social norms theory.

 

Dr. Derek Zuckerman, Associate Vice President for Student Life / Dean of Students 
Suite 120, Office 121 Center for Student Development
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809-2921
dzuckerman@rwu.edu
Phone: (401) 254-3042
Fax: (401) 254-3863

 

Nancy Costa, Administrative Assistant for Student Life
Suite 100, Office 109 Center for Student Development
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809-2921
ncosta@rwu.edu
Phone: (401) 254-3042
Fax: (401) 254-3863

Vice President for Student Life: Dr. John J. King 

Associate Vice President for Student Life / Dean of Students: Dr. Derek Zuckerman

Director of Residence Life and Housing: Amanda Downey

Title IX Coordinator / Associate Dean: Dr. Jennifer Stanley

Director of Student Health Promotion and Wellness Education: Cristelle Garnier

Director of Public Safety: Mark Porter

Director of the Counseling Center: Dr. Christopher Bailey

Director of Health Services: Anne Mitchell, FNP

Assistant Dean / Director of Student Programs, Leadership and Orientation: Carol Sacchetti

Director of Student and Family Assistance: Debbie Knapman

Director of Dining Services and Bon Appetit General Manager: James Gubata

Director of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution: Diana Proto

Director of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation: Kiki Jacobs 

Director of Student and Family Assistance:  Debbie Knapman