Campus Life Staff

The Office of Campus Life staff is here to assist you in any way we can. Our office hours are
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Please feel free to stop by and see us!     

	Christopher Kandus Assistant Dean Provides primary leadership and management of several student affairs functional areas, including: Residential Life and Housing, Student Activities and Leadership, Spiritual Life and Community Service Programs through the Bernon Center. Chris also oversees the Meal Plan Exemption, approval of student businesses and the Babson College Shuttle Service. Additionally, Chris serves as one of the lead staff members in the Crisis Management process for the college. B.A., Ashland University; M.A., The University of Akron.  ckandus@babson.edu
	Rita Hansen Administrative Coordinator Manages daily office operations as well as the Reynolds Campus Center Vending Program. B.S., Suffolk University. rhansen@babson.edu
Student Activities and Leadership
	Jennifer Zamora Director Is responsible for providing the vision, strategic management, and day-to-day supervision of a comprehensive co-curricular program designed to meet the needs of the undergraduate student community. Jen directly advises both Greek Governing Councils as well as all four fraternities and three sororities. B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S., Indiana University. jzamora@babson.edu
	Jennie Erdle Assistant Director Assists in the management campus life programs, specifically pertaining to the advisement of the Student Government Association.  Additionally, Jennie plans multicultural programs and handles event registrations, posting policies and the management of the OCL grant. B.S./B.A., Ashland University; M.A. Boston College. jerdle@babson.edu
	Erica Roach Coordinator Oversees the day to day operation of the Reynolds Campus Center, including the student business retail space, student programming, Reynolds Campus Center Advisory Board, and coordinates the Commuter Student Program. Erica serves as the advisor to the Campus Activities Board and Conduct Council and is the Coordinator for Babson College Family Weekend. B.S., St. Lawrence University; M.S., Miami University (Ohio). eroach@babson.edu
Residential Living
	Amy Beth Polonsky Director Is responsible for providing the vision, strategic management, and day-to-day supervision of a comprehensive residential life program that builds stronger residential communities, establishes effective partnerships with residents and student leadership in implementing and upholding community standards, and identifies opportunities for student/academic life collaborations and parterships.  B.A., Salem State University; M.A., Framingham State College.
	Lisa Virga Assistant  Director Develops the Residential Living programming model for all residence halls on campus and works with each of the Area Directors in implementing this model and programmatic efforts. Manages the occupancy of all residence hall assignments for undergraduate and graduate students living on campus. Supervises the Graduate Residence Directors in Woodland Hill. B.A., University of Hartford;  M.A., Virginia Tech. lvirga@babson.edu
	Kevin Tuthill Area Director Supervises the day to day operations for the Suite Area Residences including the direct supervision of the Senior Resident Assistant and Resident Assistanta for Map Hill Drive, McCollough, Pietz, Coleman and Woodland Hill Halls. B.A., University of Rhode Island; M.A., University of Rhode Island. ktuthill@babson.edu
	Denning Aaris Area Director Supervises the day to day operations of the First-Year Halls and The Manors including the direct supervision of the Senior Resident Assistant and Resident Assistants for Forest, Publishers, Park Manor Central, Park Manor North, and Park Manor South. A.A., Marymount College; B.A., Boston College; M.A. Boston College. daaris@babson.edu
	Meghan Owens Area Director Supervises the day to day operations of the Special Interest Residences including the direct supervision of the Senior Resident Assistants and Resident Assistants for Van Winkle, Keith, Canfield and Putney Residences. B.A., University of New Hampshire; M.A., Northeastern University.  mowens@babson.edu