First-Year Experience Team
![](https://www.bates.edu/first-year-experience/files/2024/03/Rob-225x300-1.webp)
Rob LaStella
Assistant Director for First Year Experience & Campus Life
rlastella@bates.edu
207-786-6255
![](https://www.bates.edu/first-year-experience/files/2022/11/180406_Stephen_Engel_Classroom_0261-900x600-1.webp)
Stephen M. Engel
Professor of Politics and Associate Dean of the Faculty
sengel@bates.edu
207-786-8209
![](https://www.bates.edu/first-year-experience/files/2024/03/Kim-Trauceniek-headshot-227x300-1.webp)
Kim Trauceniek
Senior Associate Dean of Students
ktraucen@bates.edu
207-786-6304
![](https://www.bates.edu/first-year-experience/files/2022/11/IMG_9408-1-e1668711835692-600x900.webp)
Catie Luedee
Coordinator of Outdoor Education & Programs
cluedee@bates.edu
207-755-5902
![](https://www.bates.edu/first-year-experience/files/2023/01/IMG_4433-1.webp)
Meg Hoppe
Coordinator for Residence Life & First-Year Experience
mhoppe@bates.edu
207-755-5900