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 Dining Services
(203) 392-5871
cenevivam1@southernct.edu
Mr. Ceneviva came to the Michael J. Adanti University Student Center in 2006 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 Dining Court, and the Dining Services venues in Davis Hall, Engleman Hall and the North Campus Market. In December of 2012, Mr. Ceneviva is planning on retiring with more than thirty-two years of Student Affairs experience in Connecticut State University System. Mr. Ceneviva has expert experience in Housing and Residence Life Services; University Student Center Operations; and University Dining Service Operations. 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.
Janet Klicsu
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
(203) 392-5513 klicsuj1@southernct.edu
Janet 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 scibekj1@southernct.edu
Jess 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. Thomas also serves on the Student Media Board as the Advisor to the SCSU Student Television Channel on campus.
Lisa Horelick
Administrative Assistant to the Director
(203) 392-5044
horelickl1@southernct.edu
Lisa Horelick 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. Horelick 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.
Judith Behler
Telephone Operator
(203) 392-8976
behlerj1@southernct.edu
Judy has worked with SCSU since 1999 and joined the Student Center team in 2011. She is an integral part of the team serving as a first point of contact for visitors in the Student Center. She also serves as the entire University's point of contact through the telephone switchboard operations that are run from the Information Desk of the Student Center.
