Christie Smith is new dean of first year admissions
by Jillian Setek
Christie Smith joins Nazareth College as the new dean of first year admissions. In her position, Smith will work collaboratively across the Nazareth community with all academic departments and student services areas. She started her position on October 3.
Smith brings her leadership experience to Nazareth, after serving students in various admissions roles throughout her career. She served as an admissions counselor at SUNY Oswego, assistant director of admissions at Monroe Community College, and associate director of admissions at SUNY Geneseo. Most recently, Smith served as the director of admissions at SUNY Geneseo where she led her team to success with an increase in overall enrollment along with an increase in the BIPOC student population. She has developed partnerships with the Rochester City School District and community based organizations that lead to further engagement and increased enrollment.
Smith obtained her bachelor’s degree in public relations from SUNY Oswego, and her master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of Rochester.
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