The Student Experience is a vital part of Rensselaer's undergraduate and graduate experience. Through ongoing support, guidance, and co-curricular activities, we connect students to a network of faculty, staff, and other students, ensuring they are part of a strong community of learners.


Lisa Trahan
Associate Vice Provost for Student Success
518-276-8022
trahanl@rpi.edu
- Advising & Learning Assistance Center
- Disability Support Services
- First-Year Experience
- Graduate Student Experience
- International Student & Scholar Services/Education Abroad
- Sophomore-Year Experience
- Student Success & Belonging
- Student Retention
- Transfer Experience

Ryan Keytack
Dean of Students
518-276-6266
keytar@rpi.edu
- AOD/Hazing/Violence Prevention
- Bias Response Team
- Case Management
- On-Call System
- Off-Campus Support (Housing/Food Insecurities)
- Parent/Family Services
- Student Conduct
- Student Title IX

Philip Bruce
Assistant Vice Provost for Experiential Learning and Professional Development
518-276-6234
brucep@rpi.edu
- Career Development
- Employer Relations
- Experiential Learning
- The Arch

Charlie Potts
Director of the Rensselaer Union and Student Engagement
518-276-6505
pottsc@rpi.edu
- Archer Center for Student Leadership Development
- Fraternity & Sorority Commons
- RecWell at the Mueller Center
- Rensselaer Student Union
- Student Activities
- Student Union

John Lawler
Dean, Student Living and Learning
518-276-6284
lawlej4@rpi.edu
- Housing Operations
- Living & Learning Communities
- Residential Life


Quadir Webster
Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for the Student Experience
518-276-6201
webstq@rpi.edu