The Student Affairs team at St. Jerome's University exists to facilitate and encourage a transformative student experience. Our team works to create healthy and accessible learning environments, to encourage students to take ownership and accountability in advocating for their own unique student experience, and to foster opportunities for growth and leadership development.
If you have any questions, or suggestions about how we can support you during your time at SJU, please let us know. Our doors are always open.
Director, Student Affairs
Office: SH 1008
Ext: 28241
Email: jessica.vorsteveld@uwaterloo.ca
Ask me about anything in Student Affairs: from residence life and student outreach, to special activities and service learning. Have ideas about student engagement around campus? I want to hear them!
Interim, Student Affairs Associate
Office: Sweeney Hall 1014A
Ext: 28241
Email: jarnou@uwaterloo.ca
Ask me about academic advising, student support and wellness, and residence life. I can help you navigate your SJU experience, and ensure that you are aware of all of the supports, resources, and opportunities available to you.
Student Affairs Administrative Assistant
Office: Sweeney Hall 1019
Ext: 28335
Email: emily.litster@uwaterloo.ca
Ask me about scholarships, academic forms, student leadership at SJU, and day-to-day logistical questions about your life in residence!
Interim Manager, Residence and Business Operations
Office: Sweeney Hall 1222
Ext: 28209
Email: mcarvalhal@uwaterloo.ca
Ask me about applying to and living in residence including the residence experience, food services, and student support.
Residence Life Coordinator
Office: Sweeney Hall 1007
Ext: 28310
Email: jamie.hall@uwaterloo.ca
Ask me about the resources available to you in residence, how to get involved in residence initiatives, your transition into independent living, or any other questions or concerns that you have about your residence experience!
Advising Specialist
Office: Sweeney Hall 1017
Ext: 28210
Email: joe.varamo@uwaterloo.ca
Ask me about academic advising, including course registration, policies and procedures, educational plans, graduation requirements, Peer Academic Leaders (PALs), and resources to help you succeed!
Wellness Coordinator
Office: Sweeney Hall 1016
Ext: 28361
Email: lindsay.thompson@uwaterloo.ca
Ask me about healthy campus initiatives and student wellness resources on campus, or drop by with your personal questions about mental wellness!
Interim, Residence and Service Learning Coordinator
Office: Sweeney Hall 1010
Ext: 28282
Email: michelle.metzger@uwaterloo.ca
Ask me about how to get involved in SJU's local and international service learning initiatives, the resources available to you in residence, and any other question or concerns you have about your residence experience!
Director, Campus Ministry
Office: SJ1 1024
Ext: 28215
Email: sean.hayes@uwaterloo.ca
Ask me about SJU's Campus Ministry initiatives, including programming, outreach, and worship, as well as questions about your own spiritual development! Have an idea about how to make our spirituality centre more inclusive to all? I'd love to hear them!
Spiritual and Student Development Advisor
Office: SH 1015
Ext: 28220
Email: erika.toffelmire@uwaterloo.ca
Ask me about student leadership at SJU, connecting with the worshipping community, and spiritual, personal, and professional growth!