Education & Professional History
Amy Sillanpa has worked at Carleton College since 2004. She currently serves as Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Community Standards. Some responsibilities include leadership for the student conduct process, peer leaders program, professional development program, and events for the Student Life Division.
Prior, Amy served as Associate Director of Residential Life at Carleton College for 12 years (2004-2016). Before coming to Carleton College, she was the Director of Residence Life at Waldorf College. Amy has a Masters Degree in Counseling & College Student Personnel and a Bachelors Degree in Corrections, Psychology & Sociology.
Highlights & Selected Accomplishments
Co-Facilitator/Faculty for IDSC 203: Talking About Diversity (6 credit course at Carleton)- Fall terms 2016 through 2020
Coordinator of the Critical Conversations Program 2016-2023
Mental Health First Aid Training – December 2014 and March 2021
Green Dot Training (Bystander Intervention) – June 2014 and August 2017
Restorative Justice Facilitator Training – June 2013 and March 2015
At Carleton since 2004.
