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A Message From Jerrold Stein-Diamond Honoree

Dr. Jerrold (Jerry) Stein serves as Dean Emeritus and Advisor to the Vice President for Student Affairs at Stony Brook where he has worked since 1976. He retired in 2014. In his last full-time position at Stony Brook, he served as Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students. In this role, Jerry oversaw several units including Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student and Campus Life, Multicultural Affairs and Athletic Bands. Jerry served for 25 years in the Division of Campus Residences where his last appointment was the Dean and Director of Residential Education. Dean Stein held faculty appointments in the Higher Education Program and was a founding member of the Student Community Development Specialization in the School of Social Welfare. During his tenure at Stony Brook, Dean Stein helped to create a sense of community and a “community of care” on campus, enhancing student life as well as building partnerships throughout the academy. Jerry has mentored hundreds of staff and students throughout his career and has presented at regional and national conferences. He conceived the Center for Prevention and Outreach, created Stony Brook’s Marching Band and is one of the founding members of the Red Watch Band Program, a national initiative to prevent toxic drinking.
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