Author Archives: Allison Norris

About Allison Norris

Hello, my name is Allison Norris and I have been the Dean of Students at Lees-McRae College since the summer of 2007. Prior to being the Dean, I was a Resident Director, an Area Coordinator, the Director of Residence Life, and the Associate Dean (all at LMC). I was lucky enough to attend Lees-McRae College, and while a student I played women's soccer, was a Resident Assistant, and served as a class officer in the Student Government Association. I graduated from LMC in 1993 with a BS in Religious Studies. My passion is working with and for our students. My hope with this blog is to give everyone a "backstage pass" into the life of being the Dean of Students @ Lees-McRae College!

The excitement of our first snow of the season!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Allison Norris

The predictions started last week while the temperatures were still in the mid to upper 60′s and our students even had a “flour” snowball fight on Tate Lawn. Most of the leaves had fallen from the trees and covered the … Continue reading →

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Homecoming 2012!

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Allison Norris

Homecoming Week and Weekend provided us all with some great memories!! We had record participation from our students and the feeling of Bobcat Pride was AMAZING!! It is great to be a Lees-McRae College BOBCAT!! The following are the results … Continue reading →

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No irony here…a piece of our history is back!!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Allison Norris

Today as I walked across campus, I looked over toward the North Carolina Classroom Building and saw something that made me stop walking, and I had to fight the urge to closer examine and of course, take a picture. I … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home Edgar!

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Allison Norris

Our campus is beautiful!! I love experiencing all four seasons and am so excited when the transition takes place with each season. Right now we are moving from spring into summer and everything is so green and the flowers, especially … Continue reading →

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Thankful…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Allison Norris

It seems that my blogging skills have been lacking for the spring 2012 semester. I apologize for being absent, but I promise, I am here! I wanted to write about graduation weekend, but haven’t had the time as we close … Continue reading →

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Final Exams…Food, Fellowship, and Fun!!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Allison Norris

It is final exam week at Lees-McRae College!! As the students prepare for and move through  this stressful week, the Student Development Office does its best to offer opportunities for stress relief. As I look forward to this week and reflect on … Continue reading →

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The Game at Lees-McRae College!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Allison Norris

Our students have taken to a new fashion trend. The new trend is a red velour sweater with some super cool rainbow tassels around the neck. The catch? Well, you have to be “caught” to have the wonderful honor to … Continue reading →

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Pet Friendly Fun!

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Allison Norris

It is almost a daily occurrence that I see Lauren, Buckley, and Heidi taking a walk together across campus.  Lauren is a sophomore from Fountain Inn, SC.  Buckley, 6 years old, and Heidi, 2 years old, are Lauren’s roommates, and are both Shih-Tzu…DOGS!  … Continue reading →

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LMC Rocks!!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Allison Norris

When we made the decision in August of 2007 to have a spirit rock on campus, we never thought we would have such an incredible response from our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends! To date, the rock has been … Continue reading →

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What a beautiful morning!

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Allison Norris

As the Dean of Students, I meet with President Buxton every other week, on Thursday mornings. I look forward to these meetings because it gives me the opportunity to talk candidly with our President and keep him up to date on … Continue reading →

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