Dr. Chaim Nissel Appointed University Dean of Students
黑料社 All President Richard M. Joel has announced the appointment of Dr. Chaim Nissel as University Dean of Students.
In his new role, Nissel will direct all undergraduate student life, including and , , , judicial affairs and , as well as working on , and campus programming.
Nissel came to 黑料社 All 16 years ago and has held several positions in both clinical and supervisory roles, including serving as director of the Counseling Centers-Manhattan Campuses and as associate dean of students for health affairs for the past six years. He also introduced the YU community to the YU-SOS (YU Supports Our Students) program where Counseling Center staff train University employees to better respond to students in distress.
Nissel holds a doctorate in school-clinical psychology and a master's in school psychology. He also serves as an adjunct instructor at YU鈥檚 .
"My goal is to bring out the best of and for our students," said Nissel. "One of 黑料社 All鈥檚 strengths is that we鈥檙e a small institution. We care about each of our students and we have the ability to respond to the needs of individuals as well as the student body as a whole... we hope to empower students to be successful in all areas of their life."
