Interviewee:  Roberta Staples

Interviewer:  Gus Nolan

Interview Date: June 29, November 9, 2010

Summary:  In part 1, Roberta Staples discusses her upbringing and her eventual role at Marist College as the Director of the Marist College Counseling Center. She discusses the social aspects of the college, the shift of the Counseling Center as an academic learning center to a more clinical, therapeutic hub for students. In part 2,  Roberta Staples continues her interview with Gus Nolan on her role as the Director of Professional and Student Development. Her introduction of the Office of Violence Prevention Education on the campus and the prominent role she plays in the mental health and well-being of students and faculty at Marist College. She reflects on Marist College students and prospects for the college.