Local resident named dean of student affairs at HACC-York Campus

YORK – York resident David Satterlee is the new dean of student affairs at the York Campus of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College.

“I want to be able to do whatever it takes, within our power, to help students navigate and achieve their academic goals,” said Satterlee, who oversees admissions, advising, financial aid, career services, disability support, ESL programs and student life  that help students be successful at HACC-York Campus.

“What captured our attention was David’s sincere commitment to help students reach their highest potential,” said Jean Treuthart, Campus Vice President for the York Campus. “He also brought a wealth of experience that a growing campus like ours really needs.”

Satterlee previously was director of new student programs for five years and director of student activities for the last 18 months for Towson (Md.) University. His main focus was on student activities, primarily encouraging student involvement in the community and campus.

Satterlee also worked at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove as director of first-year programs and at Messiah College as director of student life at its Temple University Campus in Philadelphia during his 21-year career in higher education.

He  has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts/graphic design from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in higher education from Geneva College in Beaver Falls.