Student Engagement and Services
Dr. Alesia Allen
Assistant Vice President for
Student Engagement and Services
Welcome, students!
As the Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Services, I would like to give our students the warmest welcome! The staff from my department are committed to working with all deaf and hard-of-hearing students at RIT/NTID. My door is always open to offer assistance, so feel free to stop by and chat.
Student Engagement and Services
Departments and Programs
SLT challenges and educates all deaf and hard-of-hearing students, providing resources and support for their successful transition throughout college and after graduation.
Substance and Addiction Intervention Services for the Deaf
SAISD provides alcohol, tobacco and other drug information/referral, prevention/education, intervention, cross-disability professional consultation and training and support to treatment services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
SBCT coordinates the resources of RIT to address inappropriate, disruptive or harmful student behavior in order to recommend collaborative and purposeful (and non-punitive) interventions aimed at helping students achieve success.
NTID Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The NTID Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR Services) has an active role in assisting deaf and hard-of-hearing students with VR policies, consultations, and building relationships with VR agencies throughout the country.
NTID Office of Student Financial Services
NTID Office of Student Financial Services plays a unique role with financial matters in assisting deaf and hard-of-hearing students as well as students enrolled in the ASL-English interpretation program and Master of Science program in secondary education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
NTID Athlete Development Services
Students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing participate with hearing students in sports, recreation and wellness programs. Support services and training for deaf and hard-of-hearing RIT student-athletes competing at the varsity level are provided through the RIT/NTID Athlete Development Program.
About Dr. Alesia Allen
In her role as Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Services, Dr. Alesia Allen provides direction and oversight for a number of NTID programs and services, including the Student Life Team, Student Conduct, NTID Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Substance and Addiction Intervention Services for the Deaf, NTID Financial Services, and NTID Athlete Development Services.
Contact Us
Katie Zuris
Sr. Staff Specialist
585-487-8729 (VP)
585-475-7496 (P)
crzncd@rit.edu