Dr. Chaim Nissel Appointed University Dean of Students
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» President Richard M. Joel has announced the appointment of Dr. Chaim Nissel as University Dean of Students.
In his new role, Nissel will direct all undergraduate student life, including and , , , judicial affairs and , as well as working on , and campus programming.
Nissel came to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» 16 years ago and has held several positions in both clinical and supervisory roles, including serving as director of the Counseling Centers-Manhattan Campuses and as associate dean of students for health affairs for the past six years. He also introduced the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» community to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»-SOS (Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Supports Our Students) program where Counseling Center staff train University employees to better respond to students in distress.
Nissel holds a doctorate in school-clinical psychology and a master's in school psychology. He also serves as an adjunct instructor at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s .
"My goal is to bring out the best of and for our students," said Nissel. "One of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s strengths is that we’re a small institution. We care about each of our students and we have the ability to respond to the needs of individuals as well as the student body as a whole... we hope to empower students to be successful in all areas of their life."
