Advisors
SGA Advisor |
Cam Patterson ‘10, ‘17
Cameron Patterson ’10, ‘17 is the University’s Vice President for Student Affairs overseeing an area that includes Student Housing, Student Conduct & Integrity, Campus Dining, the Campus Bookstore, Recreation, Title IX, Student Activities, Multicultural Affairs, Counseling Center, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and Campus Police. Cameron also serves as a Senior Partner for Strategic Initiatives at the Robert Russa Moton Museum, a National Historic Landmark affiliated with Longwood University and the National Park Service Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Park. The Moton Museum preserves and constructively interprets the history of Civil Rights in Education, specifically as it relates to Prince Edward County and the leading role its citizens played in America’s transition from segregation towards integration. Cameron has worked at Longwood since 2010. Cameron is actively involved in the local community and across the Commonwealth, supporting a number of initiatives. Cameron graduated from Longwood University with a bachelor of science degree in history, and a master's degree in counselor education.
434.395.2039
pattersoncd@longwood.edu
SGA Advisor | Cheryl Steele
Cheryl serves as Associate VP for Student Engagement and Initiatives and has served as an advisor to SGA since Fall 2015. Previous to Longwood, she was the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Co-Curricular Life at Sweet Briar College. Cheryl oversees student affairs departments in Education and Prevention Programs (including the Longwood Recovers collegiate recovery program), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Multicultural Affairs and Leadership, and the University Center and Student Activities. In addition to working closely with SGA and the SGA Financial Services Specialist, she also serves in multiple other advisor roles for various student organizations. In the local community, she is a Board member for FACES. Cheryl holds a Bachelor's Degree in History and Social Science and a Master's Degree in Counseling from the University of Montevallo in Alabama.
434.395.4988
steelecl@longwood.edu
Senior Class Co-Council Advisor | Nicole Perkins ‘05
Virginia "Nicole" Perkins, a proud alumna of Longwood University, Class of 2005, has dedicated her career to fostering alumni relations and enriching the Longwood community. Nicole currently serves as the Senior Director of Alumni Engagement where she plays a pivotal role in maintaining and nurturing the strong traditions that helps define the Longwood experience. In her professional capacity, Nicole is the driving force behind many of Longwood's signature events, including Homecoming & Alumni Weekend, Ring Ceremony, and Alumni Awards. She works closely with the President's Office and Events & Ceremonies team, especially in the meticulous planning and execution of Commencement Ceremonies. She recruits and leads the Junior Marshal team, ensuring that these ceremonies and Senior Week events run smoothly. Her expertise and dedication have also been crucial in assisting senior class councils in organizing key events such as Senior Week activities, the "100 Days 'til the Tassel Turns" milestone and Senior Toast. Nicole looks forward to working with, and celebrating, the achievements of the Class of 2025!
434-395-2671
perkinsvn@longwood.edu
Senior Class Co-Council Advisor | Gibson McClung ‘23
Gibson McClung is a recent graduate, 2023 Longwood Alumni who began working at the university shortly after graduating. He currently serves in the role of Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Building Operations where his job is divided to both help the Greek Life community at Longwood and overseeing the goings-on at Upchurch University Center. While at Longwood, Gibson was a member of Theta Chi, a Communication Studies student, and was the Director of Fundraising for the 2023 Senior Class Council. He’s very excited to be a part of the magic of Senior Weeks and can’t wait to start the journey with the seniors as they go all out for their last year as a Lancer.
434-395-2119
mcclunggs@longwood.edu
Junior Class Council Advisor |
Julie Ramsey ‘93
Julie Wiley Ramsey ’93 professionally serves Longwood University as the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Previously she work at Old Dominion University as the Program Coordinator of Monarch Teach. Julie graduated from Longwood in 1993 with her BS in Math Education. In 1998, she received her MSEd in School Administration – Higher Education from Old Dominion University and in 2007 she completed an EdS in School Leadership through The George Washington University. Julie & her husband Brandon love the town of Farmville and supporting Lancer athletics!! Julie is also mom to Madison Levine (Longwood Class of 2022) and son Wiley (who attends JMU).
434-395-2118
ramseyjw@longwood.edu
Sophomore Class Council Advisor | Stephanie Mooney ‘19, ‘20
Stephanie Mooney serves as an Assistant Director in the Accessibility Resources Office (ARO). Before working at Longwood, Stephanie spent three years as a special education teacher in Powhatan County Public Schools. She graduated from Longwood in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and earned her Master’s Degree in Science in 2020. While a student at Longwood, Stephanie completed the Joan of Arc Leadership Program and was a member of Alpha Phi Omega, Kappa Delta Pi, and Sigma Alpha Pi. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing martial arts and spending time with her family and friends.
434-395-2391
mooneysc@longwood.edu
Freshman Class Council Advisor | Larry Robertson ‘90
Assistant VP of Student Development
Larry is a Longwood graduate with a BA in History with minors in English and Political Science. As a student Larry, served as a Resident Assistant, Peer Mentor, and a member of the SGA. Larry also holds a M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in College Student Personnel Administration from JMU. His first professional job was as a REC at Longwood for three years. He then served in various positions in residential and dining programs at Virginia Tech for nine years where the Larry Robertson Emerging Professional Award was created in his honor. In 2004, Larry returned to Longwood where he has served in various positions including the Director of Residential and Commuter Life, Dean of Students, and Assistant Vice President- Student Development.
434.395.2874
robertsonnl@longwood.edu
Freshman Class Co-Council Advisor | Josh Blakely
Josh Blakely serves Longwood as the Director of Brock Experiences for Transformative Learning and has been in that role since its creation in January of 2017. Previous to his current role, Josh held several positions in Residential & Commuter Life and the Dean of Students Office. His most recent previous role was as the Assistant Dean of Students where he focused on supporting students through difficult situations with the Care Team and other campus partners. Josh began working at Longwood in 2007 after receiving his Master of Science in Education from Old Dominion University. Josh received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Christopher Newport University in 2005. While working at Longwood, he attended Duke Divinity School where he received a Master of Christian Practice in 2020. He was provisionally ordained later that year in The United Methodist Church where he serves as a Deacon focused on areas of compassion and justice.
434-395-2691