The Offices of Student Records, Student Accounts and Financial Aid have been reorganized into the Student Records and Financial Services Center. The Center is now open and will be led by Kevin Smith, who was promoted to assistant vice president in recognition of his expanding scope of responsibilities. Smith has been at the college for 21 years and previously served as bursar. In his new role, he will oversee all Student Records and Financial Services operations and supervise its 16 staff members. Smith will report to Kathleen Davis, vice president for enrollment management and Margaret McCarthy, PhD, vice president for academic affairs.
Mary Koehneke was named associate director of Student Records and Financial Services. At Canisius for 28 years, Koehneke previously served as interim financial aid director. Deborah Whiting Prohn was named assistant director of Student Records and Financial Services & registrar. Prohn has been at Canisius for 10 years and previously served as associate registrar.
The mission of the Student Records and Financial Services Center is to provide exceptional customer services that will enhance the overall student experience and encourage students to achieve their educational goals. The Center will provide students, parents, faculty and staff with effective, efficient information with regard to student billing, financial aid and student records services.
This more efficient and comprehensive approach to student records and financial service involved a number of personnel changes. New titles and responsibilities include:
Kevin Smith Assistant Vice President/Director
Mary Koehneke Associate Director of Student Records and Financial Services
Deborah Prohn Assistant Director of Student Records and Financial Services & Registrar
Cindy Paar Student Services Supervisor
Samantha Brennan Communication Specialist for Student Records and Financial Services
Michelle Rizzo Assistant Director of Financial Services
Sean Hudson Assistant Director of Financial Services
Sue Gruttadauria Student Records Specialist
Marilyn Pietrzak Student Records Specialist
Laura Zirnheld Student Records Specialist
Margaret Kraatz Financial Aid Specialist and Special Projects
Angela Galante Financial Aid Specialist
Lynn Jones Financial Aid Specialist
Eileen Tally Student Accounts Specialist
Nancy Christman Student Services Specialist
Pat Deganis Student Services Specialist
Laura Moeller Student Services Specialist
For the coming academic year, the Center will be located in Bagen 106. .
Submitted by Kathleen B. Davis, vice president for enrollment management and Margaret C. McCarthy, PhD, vice president for academic affairs
