About

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.

Robert Hradsky
Robert D. Hradsky, Ed.D.
Vice Provost for the Student Experience

518-276-6201
hradsr@rpi.edu

Lisa Trahan
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
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
Phillip Bruce
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
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
John Lawler
Dean, Student Living and Learning

518-276-6284
lawlej4@rpi.edu

  • Housing Operations
  • Living & Learning Communities
  • Residential Life
Emma Harmon
Emma Harmon
Manager of Student Experience Operations

518-276-4934
harmoe@rpi.edu

Quadir Webster
Quadir Webster
Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for the Student Experience

518-276-6201
webstq@rpi.edu

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