Kevin Foster, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Campus Life
He/Him
fosterk@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-245-1556
Office: HUB, Campus Life Suite
Kevin oversees the Campus Life team, including Campus Activities, First-Year Experience, and Residence Life & Housing. Campus Life works collaboratively to support Dickinson’s residential experience through campus engagement experiences from orientation to graduation.
Kevin is passionate about student leadership and has a proven track record of leading through change. We have already benefited from Kevin’s energy and experience in supporting the residential student experience. Kevin came to Dickinson from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and not only took on this new role in the spring of 2023 but also completed his dissertation focused on perceptions of social relationship networks on the career advancement of student affairs professionals, with emphasis on both perceived and real differences by race and gender to complete his Ph.D. in Administration and Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Management. Kevin lives in Carlisle with his partner and two children.
Laurie Henry
Administrative Coordinator of Campus Life
She/Her
henryl@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-245-1556
Office: HUB, Campus Life Suite
Laurie is a U.S. Navy veteran who has worked at Dickinson for over 15 years. Laurie is often the first person you see when you enter the office. She manages many of the day-to-day functions of the office, including key pickup and return, lock changes, appointment scheduling, work order assistance, and more. Please stop by if you have any questions about Campus Life; she will gladly help.
Laurie and her husband have two grown children and two dogs. They enjoy traveling and spending time with their granddaughter, Zoe.
Sarah Leahy
Associate Director of Campus Life
Sher/Her
leahys@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-245-1752
Office: HUB, Campus Life Suite
Sarah oversees Residence Life & Housing, including Housing Assignments.
Tori Campbell
Assistant Director for Residence Life and Housing
They/Them
campbelv@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-254-8385
Office: HUB, Campus Life Suite
Tori Campbell (they/them) joined the Dickinson Residence Life team as an Assistant Director for Upper-class Small Houses and Apartments in August 2022. They graduated with a Master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from IUP in 2021 and a Bachelor’s in Human Communication Studies from Shippensburg in 2019. While at IUP, Tori interned with the Office of LGBTQIA+ Support and Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement. They are very excited to continue their passion for working with students at ºìÐÓÖ±²¥app.
Outside of the office, Tori can typically read a good book while cuddling up with their two cats – Jellybean and Goober – or attempting to play a board game with their family while trying to keep their cats from stealing pieces!
Tori oversees the following residential facilities: Houses, Apartments, and Special Interest Housing
Sam Dore
Assistant Director of Residence Life & Housing
She/Her
Phone: 717-254-8171
Office: HUB, Campus Life Office
Sam oversees the following residential facilities: Adams, Drayer, High Street, Malcolm, Morgan, and Witwer.
Dean A. Marker
Assistant Director for Residence Life & Housing
He/Him
markerd@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-254-8163
Office: HUB, Campus Life Suite
Dean graduated from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, earning his Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Management. His junior and senior years were spent as a Resident Assistant for the Office of Student Affairs. After graduating from Mansfield, Dean went to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and worked as a Residence Hall Director. There, he earned a Master of Science in Management: Operational Excellence, which focused heavily on leadership styles and team development tactics. At Dickinson, Dean works with a team of Assistant Directors to promote a safe and enriching environment for all students on campus. He is very excited to be able to continue the work and passion that drove him into higher education initially.
Dean oversees the following residential facilities: Atwater, Armstrong, Baird-McClintock, Buchanan, Conway, Davidson-Wilson, Kisner-Woodward, McKenney Suites, Longsdorff, and Spradley-Young.
Kimberly Steiner
Associate Director for Campus Activities
She/Her
steinerki@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-254-8117
Office: HUB, Campus Life Suite
Kimberly oversees Campus Activities, including Orientation.
Ryan Patton '23
Assistant Director for Campus Activities
He/Him
pattonr@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-254-8349
Office: HUB, Campus Life SuiteRyan is a Dickinson alumnus, class of ’23, where he joined the college in July 2023. He received his B.A. in International Business and Management. Some of his larger projects center heavily on student involvement and leadership, including the Emerging Leaders Retreat, Leadership Recognition Ceremony, the fall and spring Activities/Involvement Fair, and advisement of MOB (student events programming board). As Ryan begins his 2nd year of work at Dickinson, he is narrowing his scope, focusing on student leadership development and assisting MOB to produce events for the student body. He is excited to explore a variety of programming opportunities and find new ways for students, staff, and faculty to get involved.
Ryan works with MOB and Leadership Development.
Sophie Bisbal
Assistant Director for Campus Activities
She/Her
barnesso@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-245-1103
Office: HUB, Campus Life Suite
Sophie works with Fraternity & Sorority Life and Clubs & Organizations.
Abby Everett '24
Project Coordinator for Campus Life
She/Her
everetta@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-254-
Office: HUB, Campus Life Office
Robin Snyder
Student Senate Bookkeeper
merrickr@dickinson.edu
She/Her
Phone: 717-254-8990
Office: HUB, Student Senate Office
Dan Dicker
Technical Production Coordinator, WDCV
He/Him
dickerd@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-245-
Office: HUB, Radio Station