Commons system and Commons heads

The Commons System was instituted in 1992-93, with the purpose of creating a closer community of students, faculty, and staff, and to enrich the cultural and intellectual environment on campus. There are five Commons or groups of residence halls. Each Commons has a Commons "team" that includes a Commons Head(s), a Dean, a Coordinator, and several residential advisors. The Commons Head(s), in particular, works with students to develop a social and intellectual program for their Commons. New faculty are assigned to a Commons upon arrival and are encouraged to become involved. Please find below a listing of the commons and their Commons heads:

Atwater Commons Residence Halls: Allen/Chateau/ Coffrin	Peter Nelson Associate Professor of Geography x3247, x3311 Michelle Nelson Assistant Director Admissions x5165, x3311
Brainerd Commons Residence Halls: Brooker/Stewart/ Hepburn/Palmer	Robert Schine Curt C. and Else Silberman Professor of Jewish Studies x5151, x3321 Marita Schine Co-head of Brainerd Commons x3321
Cook Commons Residence Halls: Battell North 1st and 2nd floors) Battell Center (1st & 2nd floors)/Forest/Pearsons	Pat Zupan Professor of Italian x3331
Ross Commons Residence Halls: Ross/Hadley/ Kelly/LaForce/Milliken/Lang	Pavlos Sfyroeras Associate Professor of Classics x2530, x3341 Maria Hatjigeorgiou Visiting Lecturer in Religion x3029, x3341
Wonnacott Commons Residence Halls: Battell South/ Battell Center (3rd floor) and Gifford	Will Nash Associate Professor, American Studies x5337, x3351 Deborah Evans Assistant Professor, American Studies x3351, x2099