Monique Rew-Bigelow, Coordinator- Living Learning Communities

Undergraduate Degree:

BA Political Science, International Studies & History, The College at Brockport, 2009

Graduate Degree:

Masters in Public Administration, The College at Brockport, 2010

Hometown: North Tonawanda, New York

Year Started Working at Brockport: 2009

What do you love about Brockport?

I knew I wanted to become a student at Brockport my sophomore year in high school. I like Brockport’s geographical location, its unique culture and how the campus enables its students, professionals and visitors to appreciate higher education and helping to build the future.  I also like that Brockport has a little of everything and that students have a real chance to get involved in a variety of activities that they enjoy and activities that challenge them. It was easy for me to find my niche at The College as a student and a professional. There are unlimited chances to grow personally and professionally.

What's the best part of your job?

I enjoy getting to know the residents and enabling people to grow in a healthy, happy and harmonious environment.  Being a Resident Director is a very unique position that allows me to help students develop and find opportunities for involvement on campus. It also makes me happy to help people and to make a difference in peoples’ lives. I truly enjoy being a Resident Director and being available to students.

What do you do for fun?

• Scrapbooking
• Traveling
• Spending time with Family & Friends
• Reading
• Going to Sabres & Bills games
• History
• Politics
• Learning

Favorite Quotes:

• “There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you, yourself have altered.”-Nelson Mandela
• “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”-Plato
• “A person who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” -Albert Einstein

Member of :

• Pi Alpha Alpha, Public Administration National Honor Society
• Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science National Honor Society
• Brockport Washington Semester Program Alumni
• SUNYSCA
• NASPA