About Us
Meet Our Team
The Office of Residential Life consists of a team of full-time professional staff and undergraduate student leaders who have dedicated themselves to our departmental mission and acting in accordance with our values. The residential life staff is committed to fostering an atmosphere in the halls and houses that will enhance the academic and co-curricular experience within the university community. The staff members are trained to focus on building living and learning communities that support the University's concept of Connected Learning. For a more detailed look at each of the six professional staff members, please see below.
Director of Residential Life
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Scott Lamphere joined the Lasell University during the summer of 2004 and has served in different roles supporting students. In July of 2020 Scott assumed the role of Director of Residential Life and Conduct Coordinator. Scott oversees the day to day operation of Lasell University’s 27 residence halls and houses, manages the adjudication of student conduct concerns for the campus and supervises the Manager of Housing Operations and the Area Coordinator team. Scott earned his Master’s degree in Higher Education for Northern Arizona University and received his Bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Vermont. Scott joined the Lasell community after serving as an Assistant Director for Residence Life at Vassar College. During his free time, Scott enjoys spending it with family including his two children and the family dog, discovering new and interesting places in the Boston Area, and most of all enjoying the outdoors. |
Name: Scott Lamphere Manager of Housing Operations
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Elisa Scarsella-Bayiates joined the Lasell community in 1999. Elisa manages the operations of all student residence halls. She is responsible for coordinating both returning and incoming student assignments including the annual room selection process and break housing. During her time at Lasell, Elisa has served as the advisor to the dance team, staff representative on the food committee and was previously on the Sustainability Committee to help promote sustainability practices across campus. She is currently on the Parking Committee and serves on the Risk Management Committee. In 2012, Elisa was awarded the SGA de Witt Spirit Award, which recognizes a faculty or staff person who embodies the love and spirit of Lasell University. Elisa received her undergraduate degree in Communications from Curry College in Milton, MA and her graduate degree in Integrated Marketing from Lasell University. When not hard at work Elisa enjoys Zumba, traveling, spending time with her family and friends and spoiling her dog, Cruiser. |
Area Coordinators
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Name: Amanda Smolenski Amanda started working at Lasell in March of 2019 and oversees Forest, McClelland, Rockwell and Van Winkle Halls. Before coming to Lasell, Amanda worked as a Graduate Resident Director at Newbury College. Amanda earned her Bachelor's in Art from Westfield State University and is currently completing her Master's in Higher Education Administration from Bay Path University. In her free time, Amanda enjoys going to pop-punk concerts, doing escape rooms, and making art. |
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Name: Brandon Clark Brandon Clark joined the Lasell University community in February 2019. Brandon earned his Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor's Degree in Digital Film and Video Production from The New England Institute of Art in Brookline, MA. Brandon currently oversees 10 Resident Assistants in Arnow Campus Center, Bragdon and North Halls and Briggs, Haskell, Hoag and Spence Houses. Brandon enjoys playing basketball, video games, collecting sneakers, and going to movies. |
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Name: Cyntoya Simmons Cyntoya started working at Lasell in August of 2018 and currently oversees Butterworth Hall, Carpenter, Case, Cushing, Gardner, Karandon and Ordway Houses. Before Lasell, Cyntoya worked at the Community College of Rhode Island in their Institutional Advancement department as a scholarship administrator and assistant to the VP of Institutional Advancement. In May 2019, Cyntoya earned her Master's degree online in Higher Education Administration from North Park University in Chicago, IL. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Journalism with a minor in Leadership from the University of Rhode Island. Cyntoya continues to mentor college students, loves social justice conversations, international music and everything Beyonce. |
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Name: Kevin Castiglioni Kevin uses He/Him/His pronouns and hails from the lovely town of Milford, MA. Kevin joined the Lasell University team as an Area Coordinator in August of 2019. Kevin earned his Master's degree at Rutgers University in New Jersey and his Bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst. Kevin oversees East, West and Woodland Halls. Kevin is passionate about social justice issues, particularly issues impacting queer communities. In Kevin's free time he likes to cook, make pottery, and enjoy the smaller things in life. |
Mission Statement
The Office of Residential Life strives to provide a safe and welcoming residential community that promotes student growth and social responsibility while supporting the University's connected learning philosophy. We do this through engaging students in both social and educational opportunities, encouraging accountability through the enforcement of community standards, and working to foster positive student interactions with members of the faculty and staff.
Residential Life Values:
Safety: Creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming community
Development: Fostering student growth, individual well-being, and supporting a positive academic experience
Responsibility: Promoting social responsibility, healthy decision-making, and environmental stewardship
Integrity: Demonstrating a departmental commitment to integrity through our policies and procedures
Diversity: Celebrating diversity through civil interactions and dialogue
Residential Life Diversity Statement:
The Office of Residential Life at Lasell University works to foster a diverse and inclusive environment that respects, acknowledges and celebrates all differences for members of our community. Through intentional educational efforts, we commit ourselves to provide not only a safe and secure living environment but also one in which each individual feels comfortable and appreciated for what makes them who they are. We support this mission through ongoing initiatives such as:
- Supporting Connected Learning through diversity programming;
- Providing Gender Neutral housing options;
- Developing and facilitating Ally Training for Residential Life Staff; and
- Collaborating with campus partners to create inclusive events.