Anne Newman
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students
Contact: amnewma@echo.rutgers.edu
Anne Newman oversees areas focusing on student advocacy in the Division of Student Affairs at Rutgers–New Brunswick. Areas of responsibility include the Dean of Students Office, Office of Student Conduct, Office for Student Affairs Compliance and Title IX, Student Legal Services, Graduate Student Life, Professional Development, and College Student Affairs Program liaison. Anne also serves as an affiliate faculty member in the College Student Affairs Program. She previously worked in student conduct and residence life administration. Anne holds a bachelor’s degree in human resource and finance from Adelphi University, a master’s degree in higher education administration from Florida State University, and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from Illinois State University.
Laura Randolph
Associate Dean, Student Orientation and Transition Programs
Contact: lr624@echo.rutgers.edu
Dr. Laura Randolph serves as the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Orientation and Transition Programs overseeing the transitional needs of undergraduate and graduate students. Prior to joining Rutgers in 2018, Laura worked in Residence Life since 2004, creating intentional opportunities for first year students to create and find sense of belonging within their residential community. Laura is excited to continue this excitement to help students shape their college journey by providing them the necessary skills and tools to be successful.
In addition to working, Laura enjoys spending time with her cat, Ellie, traveling, and relaxing with family and friends.
Kerri Willson
Associate Dean, Off-Campus Living and Community Initiatives
Contact: kwillson@echo.rutgers.edu
Kerri and her team work to address the basic needs of students at Rutgers, with a particular focus on food, safety and shelter. They bridge the gap between off-campus students and the community where they reside, educating students about being a good neighbor- understanding their rights and responsibilities, work with all of the faith-based communities on campus and run the Rutger Student Food Pantry as well as other emergency assistance for students. Kerri has over 25 years of experience in Student affairs including residence life, student conduct, and student involvement. Kerri earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Women’s Studies from Sacred Heart University and a Masters of Education in Counseling from Bridgewater State College.
Jeff Broggi
Associate Dean, Student Care and Support
Contact: jmbroggi@echo.rutgers.edu
Jeff Broggi, MSW, Senior Associate Dean of Students, received his Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Kean University in 1998 and his Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University in 2001. He worked at Rutgers with Residence Life since 1998. With Residence Life Dean Broggi has held the role of Assistant Director of Residence Life for Busch Campus and transitioned to Assistant Director for Student Support in May of 2012. Dean Broggi has taught the Resident Assistant class, the Students in Transition Seminar, and thrives in working with students in crisis.
Dean Broggi has worked in the Dean’s Office since August of 2013 and takes great pride in the connections he has made with his students. He is a compassionate student advocate who works hard to make sure all of his students have the best experience possible. He takes great satisfaction in working at RU as he is a Rutgers Legacy. He holds Rutgers very near to his heart and is committed to providing students with guidance and support needed to thrive on campus and beyond.
Dean Broggi enjoys spending his spare time with his wife, and two daughters, running, and is an avid sports fan.
Amy Miele, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Students and Director for Student Affairs Compliance & Title IX
Contact: al905@echo.rutgers.edu
Dr. Amy Miele is an Associate Dean of Students and Director for Student Affairs Compliance & Title IX at Rutgers University - New Brunswick, and also serves as the Title IX Coordinator for students. In these roles, Dr. Miele oversees the campus's response to all reports of sexual violence, stalking, and relationship violence involving Rutgers students, and regularly serves as a resource to the University community on Title IX-related issues. She also oversees Restorative Justice initiatives within Student Affairs.
Prior to joining the Office of Student Affairs Compliance, Dr. Miele worked in the Office of Student Conduct at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. She has also worked within Student Affairs at Rowan University and Rider University. Dr. Miele received her M.A. in Criminal Justice from Rowan University and her Ph.D. in Higher Education from Rutgers University..
Michelle Jefferson
Associate Dean, Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
Contact: jeffermi@echo.rutgers.edu
Dr. Michelle Jefferson graduated from Douglass College-Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, Women’s Studies, and a minor in Psychology. She received her Master of Education degree in Leadership from Beaver College now known as Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Michelle then earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. The focus of her research was the reduction of prejudice in college students. Dr. Jefferson con-currently serves as the Associate Chair of the Organizational Leadership Department in the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers and teaches several courses in Organizational Leadership. Many students look to her as a teacher, role model, advisor, mentor, and friend. She is known around campus as “Dean J” and students can find her working out in the gym, attending sporting events, conducting programs in the residence halls or the student centers in the evenings, or just chillin in her office when she is not in the classroom.
