Bryn Athyn College Alumni Magazine Spring/Summer 2017 | Page 35

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FACULTY
SPOTLIGHT
KIRI ROGERS
REACH UP,
NOT DOWN
Six Years as Dean of Students
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At a surprise recognition ceremony this
spring, Student Government President
Jar-El Volcy recognized Kiri Rogers for her
many contributions as dean of students.
By Angella Irwin
iri Rogers was presented with an award this
spring with the following inscription: “In
recognition of service to Bryn Athyn College:
Thank you for your tireless efforts to support
a healthy and thriving student body.” As she
steps out of the role of dean of students and into the role
of full-time faculty member, many students and colleagues
have been expressing their gratitude for her past six years
of hard work in a job that requires not only long hours,
but consistent and sincere personal attention to some of
the most rewarding and difficult situations that arise at the
College.
As dean of students, Kiri has overseen a plethora of
offices and groups on campus. Through the years, it was
under her umbrella that almost every non-academic aspect
of the College fell, including student activities, orientation,
the chaplaincy and spiritual life programming, athletics,
student government, residence life, health and counseling,
the multicultural and international student organizations,
the office of disability resources, the behavior intervention
team, and auxiliary services. During her tenure there have
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