University of New England

Patricia Kelley
Associate Dean of Students
Stella Maris 127
207-602-2329
pkelley@une.edu

• Responsibilities:
  The Associate Dean is the primary Student Affairs liaison for students within the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) and oversees all aspects of recruitment, student affairs and alumni relations for the College. The Associate Dean serves as member of the Deans' Council; chair of the Admission Committee; advisor to the Orientation Committee, Student Government Association, and Alumni Association; and oversees tour guides, students interviewers, and clubs and organizations. The Associate Dean has overall responsibility for recruitment receptions and campus visits, orientation, White Coat Ceremony, student life on campus, graduation, and alumni events.
• Education:
  Master of Science, College Student Personnel, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Maine
• Previous Experience:
  Coordinator, Graduate Financial Aid, University of New England
  Assistant Dean of Students, University of New England
  Youth Coordinator, CETA Title IV Programs
  Various teaching positions
• Length of time at UNE: Since 1981
• Favorite thing about UNE:
  I get to meet and interact with a variety of students from diverse backgrounds and places. Plus, I love to watch the students grow into the roles and positions for which they came to the University.

James Gaffney
Coordinator of Recruitment and Alumni Services
Stella Maris 127
207-602-2329
jgaffney@une.edu

• Responsibilities:
  The Coordinator of Recruitment and Alumni Services is responsible for developing and administering programs and services for prospective medical students as well as UNECOM alumni. Responsibilities include creating productive relationships with pre-med advisors across the country; planning informational and recruitment events and campus visits throughout the northeast; representing the college at conventions, conferences and career fairs; and developing programs to connect alumni, current student and prospective students. The coordinator also assists students with various on-campus programs and student concerns.
• Education:
  Master of Arts, Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education, Ball State University
  Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Communication, The University of Akron
• Previous Experience:
  Coordinator of Medical Student Affairs, University of New England
  Student Activities Coordinator, University of New England
  Interim Campus Center Manager, University of New England
  Career Advisor, Western Wisconsin Private Industry Council
  Residence Hall Director, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
  Assistant Residence Hall Director, Ball State University
• Length of time at UNE: 1997-2000, Since 2003

Joan Goulet
Administrative Assistant
Stella Maris 127
207-602-2329
jgoulet@une.edu

• Responsibilities:
  The Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily activities of the office. Specific responsibilities include maintaining student records, assisting other office staff in the execution of their jobs, managing office and clubs/organizations budget reports and serving as a frontline person to answer questions and assist students, faculty, staff, and guests. Additional responsibilities include supervising work-study students, assisting the Associate Dean, and playing a major role in the development of graduation and alumni events.
• Previous Experience:
  Maine National Bank, Bangor, ME
  FMI, Biddeford, ME
  Simon & Simon, Biddeford, ME
  Watland, Chicago, IL
• Length of time at UNE: Since 1990
• Favorite thing about UNE:
  I like the small community atmosphere.

Tracie Purcell
Administrative Secretary
Stella Maris 127
207-602-2329
tpurcell@une.edu

• Responsibilities:
  The Administrative Secretary supports the office activity by answering phones; processing excused absences; assisting with recruitment and orientation events and the White Coat Ceremony; and helping COM students with questions they have.
• Previous Experience:
  Manager of Administrative Services, New Age Software, Salem, NH
• Length of time at UNE: Since 1999
• Favorite thing about UNE:
  The best thing about working at UNE are the people. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming.