Student Life Is Now the Center for Student Engagement & Leadership Innovation (CSELI)
We have a few exciting updates to share!
The Office of Student Life is now the Center for Student Engagement & Leadership Innovation (CSELI). While our name has changed, our commitment to supporting students and creating meaningful opportunities for engagement, leadership, and personal growth remains stronger than ever.
As we continue to grow, our office has also temporarily relocated to G-223, directly across from the new Health & Wellness Center. If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hello!
We’re also excited to welcome Leah Tompkins, who joined SUNY Niagara on July 28 as our new Assistant Director for Leadership & Civic Engagement. Leah joins us from Tompkins Cortland Community College and will lead leadership development initiatives, coordinate civic engagement and volunteer opportunities, oversee the Food Pantry and Annie’s Closet, and advise the Student Government Association.
Please join us in welcoming Leah to the SUNY Niagara family. We’re excited to have her on the team!
Jessica Heideman
August 3, 2026
make it exciting Get Ready to Welcome Our Newest Thunderwolves! The Center for Student Engagement & Leadership Innovation is excited to welcome new students through several orientation experiences this August! NEXT @ SUNY Niagara drop-in sessions will take place August 6, 12, 17 and 26, giving new students opportunities to explore campus, connect with resources and feel ready for their first day. NFCI Orientation will welcome new culinary students on Friday, August 28, from 1:30–4:00 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. New students can also complete Online Orientation anytime, at their own pace. You may see our newest Thunderwolves exploring campus throughout August—please help us give them a warm SUNY Niagara welcome! View orientation dates and details add that their guest may be joining as well. Get Ready to Welcome Our Newest Thunderwolves! The Center for Student Engagement & Leadership Innovation is excited to welcome new students—and their families and guests—through several orientation experiences this August! NEXT @ SUNY Niagara drop-in sessions will take place August 6, 12, 17 and 26, giving new students opportunities to explore campus, connect with resources and feel ready for their first day. NFCI Orientation will welcome new culinary students and their guests on Friday, August 28, from 1:30–4:00 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. New students can also complete Online Orientation anytime, at their own pace. You may see our newest Thunderwolves and their guests exploring campus throughout August—please help us give them a warm SUNY Niagara welcome! View orientation dates and details add in how staff can contact us with questions Get Ready to Welcome Our Newest Thunderwolves!
