Dean of Students
At Union, the Class Deans connect students to resources in all areas of student and academic life. The Dean of First-Year Students provides guidance as students navigate the transition into college. Then, after their first year, students are assigned a Class Dean who will remain with them through graduation.
Class Deans serve as the first point of contact for faculty and families with concerns about a student. This office serves as a hub for students to connect with departments and resources across campus.
Class Deans are available to discuss the following with students:
- Getting connected to campus resources
- Academic Difficulty
- Extended absences/leaves
- Graduation progress
- Making social & co-curricular connections
In addition, as part of the Class Deans office, international students have access to advising specific to their needs and immigration status.
Class Deans encourage all students to be proactive and to make an appointment to introduce themselves before they need help or support.
Kate Schurick, Dean of First-Year Students
schurick@union.edu, (518)388-8060, Reamer 303
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Isabel Norman, Class Dean 2027
normani@union.edu; (518) 388-8060; Reamer 303
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Robin Olinsky, Class Dean 2026
olinskyr@union.edu; (518) 388-8060, Reamer 303
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Eun-sil Lee, Class Dean 2025
leee4@union.edu, (518) 388-8060, Reamer 303
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Administrative Assistant for Class Deans:
Sarah Greklek, grekleks@union.edu, (518) 388-8720, Reamer 303
How to submit an early alert or commendation
TRAINING GUIDE
Leave and return policy
Class Deans oversee the voluntary student leaves/withdrawals/return process at Union College.