
Staff Directory
Joe Rowe
Director of Administration
Hollister Hall, Room 220
607/255-0549
jnr3@cornell.edu
Schedule a Meeting with Joe here.
As Director of Administration, I am responsible for the administrative and operational functions for the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Engineering Management Program. My role is to provide leadership and comprehensive administrative support to develop and enhance resources, activities, programs, and facilities. I enjoy all aspects of program development because of the emphasis on planning, fiscal and space management. It is rewarding to use my administrative expertise in the College of Engineering, an organization that is oriented towards education and research.
We have an excellent team, one that continues to focus on improving the delivery of administrative and technical support services. Thanks for visiting our web site. Let us know how we might be able to assist you.
Paul Charles
Technical Services Support Supervisor
Hollister Hall, Room B56
607/351-6210
pjc32@cornell.edu
I support all research and instructional activities in CEE Infrastructure and Environmental Laboratories. I provide technical support to faculty, visiting scientists, students, and nonacademic clients in the fields of Environmental, Geotechnical, Hydraulic, and Structural Engineering.
Eric Laine
Communication Specialist
Hollister Hall, Room 205
607/255-2792
ejl257@cornell.edu
In this position, I will work closely with my colleagues on the college communications team — which includes multiple writers, a multimedia producer, a graphic designer, a web expert, and a social media specialist, among other skills — to effectively support and promote the work of CEE.
Jeannette Little
Executive Assistant to CEE Director and Director of Administration
Hollister Hall, Room 220
607/255-3690
jdl7@cornell.edu
As Executive Assistant, I arrange and implement large events, schedule meetings, handle confidential materials related to faculty promotions and searches, manage the production of the CEE Update and design displays. I truly enjoy the diversity of the tasks in my position. I interact with all staff and faculty daily, and communicate with alumni and corporate contacts. If you are planning to visit the School to meet with Professor and Director, Linda Nozick or Director of Administration, Joe N. Rowe, please feel free to contact me to have a meeting arranged. Schedule a Meeting with Jeannette here.
Laura Ricciuti
Undergraduate Coordinator
Hollister Hall, Room 221
607/255-3412
lr482@cornell.edu
As Undergraduate Field Coordinator, I provide administrative support to the Associate Director of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering working cooperatively to help ensure quality educational experiences for our diverse undergraduate student population. In this capacity, I advise students, schedule courses, maintain student records, maintain and develop statistical databases, participate in the admissions selection committee, and serve as an ex-officio member of curriculum committee, and other committees as requested. Schedule a Meeting with Laura here.
Stacey Shirk
Finance Specialist III
Hollister Hall, Room 220
607/255-3684
sbs27@cornell.edu
As CEE’s Finance Specialist, I am responsible for sponsored and gift fund management, planning and budgeting, analysis and reporting, financial accounting, compliance, and stewardship of the School’s resources. I coordinate the annual budget process and develop financial analyses and forecasts in support of the School’s operational and strategic objectives. I also serve as a local resource for faculty, staff, and researchers on financial matters including university and sponsor policies. Schedule a Meeting with Stacey here.
James Strait
Manager of Technical Services for the Bovay Laboratory Complex
Thurston Hall, Room B02
607/255-4078
jes583@cornell.edu
As the Lab Manager, I am responsible for the safety, scheduling and management of the day to day operations of the Harry E. Bovay Jr. Civil Infrastructure Laboratory Complex, providing technical and managerial support for lab users and projects being performed within the lab. The CI Lab Complex includes facilities for Cornell's NEES Lifelines System Research Facility, soil/structure interaction testing, geotechnical, structural and earthquake engineering research and concrete materials research. The Bovay Complex provides support for geotechnical and structural engineering course laboratory components during both spring and fall semesters. Student community service and competitive projects are supported in the Bovay Complex. The American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter concrete canoe and steel bridge teams work in the lab along with several student projects.
Celia Szczepura
Engineering Management Program Manager
Hollister Hall, Room 215
607/255-8315
cs249@cornell.edu
As the Program Manager for the Engineering Management Master of Engineering Degree Program, I provide operational management and support for all aspects of the the on-campus and online learning programs. Schedule a meeting with Celia here.
Emily E. VanScoy
Grant Coordinator
Pre-Award Research Operations Staff
Hollister Hall, Room 220
eev28@cornell.edu
As a member of the PRO (Pre-Award Operations) team, I aim to reduce the administrative burden of proposal preparation so that researchers can focus on the technical or scientific components of their proposals, thereby increasing the chances of success. Among other tasks, I prepare proposal packages and complete electronic applications while maintaining RASS (Research Administration Support System) records.
Alexis Vargas
Assistant Director of Graduate Programs
Hollister Hall, Room 219
aev45@cornell.edu
As the Assistant Director of Graduate Programs, I partner with the Director of Graduate Studies & the Director of Administration to create and implement strategic initiatives as the CEE Graduate Programs continue to evolve, improve and grow. I am the primary administrative contact for graduate students in Civil & Environmental Engineering; my role involves recruitment of prospective students, admissions, coordinating events & overall Graduate Student development. I monitor the students' progress & ensure they are following all Graduate School & CEE policies and procedures as they pertain to their programs. Schedule a meeting with Alexis here.
Nicholas Wagner
Events Coordinator/Main Office Assistant
Hollister Hall, Room 220
607/255-2542
nw346@cornell.edu
As Events Coordinator, I provide administrative support for a variety of events and activities for CEE and the Engineering Management Program. I also oversee and manage the daily operations of the CEE Main Office and supervise our student assistants.
Cameron Willkens
IT Operations Manager
Hollister Hall, Room 325
607/254-5415
cw17@cornell.edu
As IT Operations Manager, I provide Civil and Environmental Engineering with IT support for labs, faculty, staff and grad students including desktops, servers file storage, access permissions, software licensing, and networking.