College Student Development Association
Mission Statement
The College Student Development Association (CSDA) is an organization that is committed to facilitating an atmosphere of camaraderie between emerging professionals at Northeastern University to better prepare them for their futures in higher education. There will be educational and social activities planned throughout the year to help foster professional development. The CSDA is designed to provide its members a chance to socialize, share pertinent information, and integrate the diversity of their experiences. All students enrolled in the College Student Development Program are considered members of CSDA.
CSDA meets every other Monday night at 6pm in Curry Student Center 433. All interested members are invited to join us at our general meetings, which take place every other week. The next general meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2009.
Email nucsda@gmail.com for more information.
Are you looking to get involved? We have many opportunities!
2009 Executive Board Officers
President: Jessica Colwell
Graduate Assistantship: Operations Coordinator Curry Student Center, Northeastern University
Practicum Site: First Year Outdoor Program, Harvard University
Favorite thing to do around Boston: I love to just walk around and find new places! Bookstores, bakeries, coffee shops- I love to explore!
Dream Job: I would love to work in outdoor education!
Favorite quote: ““Ability is what you're capable of doing.
Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” -Lou Holtz
Vice President: Alan Waters
Practicum Site: Leadership Development, First Year Programs and Orientation, Fitchburg State College
Favorite thing to do around Boston: Being so close to Fenway Park I am able to take in so many Sox games!
Dream Job: Vice President of Student Affairs
Favorite quote: “The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence regardless of their chosen endeavor.” -Vince Lombardi
Treasurer: Lauren Piontkoski
Graduate Assistantship: Prostaff Development, Training and Selection, Department of Residential Life, Northeastern University
Practicum Site: First Year Student Advising Program, Berklee College of Music
Favorite thing to do around Boston: Walking along the harbor and enjoy the sights and sounds of town.
Fun fact about me: I thrive in outdoor activities.
Secretary: Brandon Huggon
Graduate Assistantships: Student Activities, Bentley University and Residence Life, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Practicum Site: Off-Campus Student Services, Northeastern University
Favorite thing to do around Boston: Hit up Downtown Crossing and the Common!
Fun Fact About Me: I'm saving up to live in Australia for at least two years...where I hope to develop an accent in the process.
Social Chair: Colleen Cronin
Graduate Assistantship: Honors Program, Northeastern University
Practicum Site: Diversity Initiatives Coordinator for UNITE and SafeZone, Northeastern University
Favorite thing to do around Boston: My favorite thing to do in Boston changes daily. Today since it's sunny and nice I'd say it would be hanging out on the Esplanade while watching the boats go by. I love finding new and unusual things to do in Boston!
Fun Fact About Me: I live everyday as if I'm in a Broadway Musical...that includes singing and dancing everywhere! Please accept my apology in advance.
Alumni Chair: Carrie Miller
Graduate Assistantships: Housing Operations, Emerson College and Research Assistant, College Student Development and Counseling Department, Northeastern University
Practicum Site: Academic Programs and Articulation, Middlesex Community College
Favorite Quote: “I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. I possess tremendous power to make life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration; I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis is escalated or de-escalated, and a person humanized or de-humanized. If we treat people as they are, we make them worse. If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming.” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Fun Fact about me: I am a bibliophile, so I love visiting all of the libraries and bookstores in Boston and Cambridge (especially the Coop)!
Please email Carrie at CSDCalumni@gmail.com if you have any alumni updates or other important information to share with us.
Webmaster: Ian Dreger
Graduate Assistantship: Student Conduct, Department of Residential Life, Northeastern University
Practicum Site: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Emmanuel College
Favorite thing to do around Boston: I like to explore parts that are unknown to even Bostonians. I also like riding the MBTA. It’s fun and takes me where I want to go.
Dream Job: Director of Housing and Residential Life
Fun Fact About Me: I spent a majority of my childhood in dance lessons.
First-Year Representative: Amanda Miller
Graduate Assistantship: Living Learning Communities with an emphasis in Assessment, Department of Residential Life, Northeastern University
Fun Fact About Me: I enjoy taking car rides and getting lost, preferably not in the city.
First-Year Representative: Lori Liebesman
Graduate Assistantship:Assistant Manager, Event Management, afterHOURS, Northeastern University
Fun Fact About Me: I enjoy running in the city and exploring new shops, restaurants and fun places.