Student Center Staff

BRAD CRERAR
Director

(203) 392-5505 
crerarb1@southernct.edu

Mr. Crerar joined the staff of Southern Connecticut State University in 1984 as assistant to the director of the Student Center. He now serves as director of the Student Center after being promoted in 2003. Brad is active in many areas of campus life and works tirelessly for the betterment of students. He established Commuter Student Services, which provides academic and personal advice and support for commuter students. He has served as class adviser to six different senior classes, advises the student Programs Council, is currently a Student Government adviser, and serves on a number of key university committees.

MARK W. CENEVIVA
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS and Contract Administrator for University Food Services

(203) 392-5871
cenevivam1@southernct.edu

Mr. Ceneviva comes to the Michael J. Adanti University Student Center after spending more than 25 years in the Department of Residence Life Services. He has served as an Assistant Dean and the Director of Housing and Residence Life Services and now brings his significant experience in student services and facilities management to the Michael J. Adanti University Student Center.  He is responsible for the overall facility management of the vibrant Michael J. Adanti University Student Center. In addition, he is the operational contract administrator for Connecticut Hall, the Adanti Student Center Food Court, and the food services venues in Davis Hall, Engleman Hall and the North Campus Market.  In August of 2008, Mr. Ceneviva will be starting his 29th full time year with the Connecticut State University System. He holds a Bachelor's degree and two Master's degrees.

 

ERIC SIMMS
Associate Director

(203) 392-5503
simmse1@southernct.edu

Mr. Simms has been employed at the university since 1995. He has been one of the assistant directors for the student center since 1998. He worked for the Department of Residence Life in which he was a hall director for several different residence halls. He completed his undergraduate studies at Southern Connecticut State University in 1994, with a major in business administration.

His responsibilities at the center include the overall supervision of the building, student conferences such as National Association for Campus Activities, reservation bookings, and all employment of student workers. He has been a faculty adviser for the Black Student Union since 1997 and Programs Council since 1999. He currently serves on a number of university committees.

 

DAWN STANTON-HOLMES
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

(203) 392-5501
holmesd3@southernct.edu

Mrs. Stanton-Holmes was hired by the university in 1990 as a residence hall director and later assistant director of Residence Life, where she gained an extensive background in student services and facilities management.  She has been the assistant director of the University Student Center since 1996.

As the primary coordinator of student activities for the University Student Center, her charge is to implement programs that will enhance the educational, cultural, social, and personal development of students.  She is the adviser to Programs Council, Steppin' Up Drill Team, Men About Business, and the SCSU Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).  She is a member of the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA), Association for Programming and Activities (APCA), and the Association of College Unions International (ACUI).  Other responsibilities include coordinating Commuter Student Services, assisting with the overall supervision and operation of the student center, and involvement in numerous campus committees. 

Janet Gooley
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

(203) 392-5513
gooleyj1@southernct.edu

Mrs. Gooley joined the Student Center staff in 2003. Janet is an alumni of Southern Connecticut State University and holds a B.A. in Therapeutic Recreation and an M.S. in Recreation Administration. Her background in student services comes from 4 years of experience as a University Assistant for the Student Center and 2 years of experience as a Graduate Intern for Residence Life. Janet's education in recreation is the perfect fit for her role in student activities, event planning and facility management and supervision. Janet's supports many areas of the Student Center including Conference Services, marketing and publicity of student center materials and assists in the advisement of Programs Council and serves on several university committees. She is also a member of NACA, APCA, ACUI, and the ACE Network (America Council on Education's National Network for Women Leaders).

 

 

 

JESSICA SCIBEK
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

(203) 392-8973
scibeckj1@southernct.edu

Mrs. Scibek joined the Student Center in January 2006. She is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the Student Center Fitness Center. She has a B.S. in human movement and sport science and received her master's degree in exercise science from Southern Connecticut State University.

 

 

 

THOMAS DORR
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

(203) 392-8969
dorrt1@southernct.edu

Mr. Dorr joined the Student Center in January of 2006. He has worked for the university while he was an undergraduate and gradute student, as well as managing and advising the campus radio station. He received a B.S. in computer science from Southern Connecticut State University.

 

 

 

Lisa Eureka
Administrative Assistant to the Director

(203) 392-5044
eurekal2@southernct.edu

Lisa Eureka came to Southern with over seven years' experience in the corporate world. She joined Facilities Operations and Planning in 2000 and became a crucial part of their operations for over six years. Lisa joined the Student Center staff in 2006 as administrative assistant to the director of the Michael J. Adanti Student Center. Her diverse background gives her the ability to multitask with students, faculty, and staff. Her administrative and interpersonal skills help her manage a variety of situations that arise in the office. She is able to communicate effectively with our clients and quickly facilitate a positive outcome.

Ms. Eureka manages the daily flow of tasks, making sure students' needs are met concerning services in the Adanti Center Student. She is well versed in the entire operation of the Michael J. Adanti Student Center and is an integral part of the Student Center team.

 

Janelle Gustafson
Office Assistant

(203) 392-5512 gustafsonj2@southernct.edu

Janelle is thrilled to join the dynamic team at the Adanti Student Center. She currently holds the title of Office Assistant. Janelle graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelors in Spanish.