Education

B.A., Philosophy, St. John's University; M.A., Counseling and Psychological Services, St. Mary's University; Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Argosy University

Areas of Expertise

clinical psychology, student development, leadership development, and sports consultation

Interests

family, cooking, gardening, soccer, jazz, and and spending time at the cabin

Stephen Bennett

Dean of Students Office

Steve is a licensed psychologist who has worked at Gustavus since 1997. Before joining Gustavus as a staff psychologist, he worked as an individual, group, and family therapist at Towson University, Carleton College, Ramsey Clinic, and HealthEast Hospitals. Steve was born in Minneapolis, MN and also lived in Hawaii when he was in grade school.  He attended Benilde St. Margaret's High School, received his B.A. in Philosophy from St. John's University, earned his M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services from St. Mary's University; and completed his Psy.D. in clinical psychology from Argosy University.  Steve also holds a certificate in Educational Management from Harvard University.

Steve has served the Gustavus community in a variety of capacities over the past 12 years. He started in the Counseling Center and currently is serving as Assistant Dean of Students.  In his capacity as Assistant Dean, Steve oversees the Counseling Center, the Health Service, and Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Programs. He also chairs hearings of the College Judicial Board, works with students who need assistance in managing a variety personal and academic challenges, and is responsible for coordinating student leadership development initiatives.  Steve has a passion for working with college athletes and coaches on goal setting, performance enhancement, communication, values clarification, and mission development and effectiveness. He is co-founder of the Collegiate Leadership Academy (CLA) a undergraduate student leadership development program for five area colleges.

Steve is married and has three children.  His leisure interests include spending time with family, coaching soccer, bike riding, gardening, and relaxing at the family cabin.

Contact Information

Dean of Students Office
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Phone: 507-933-7526
E-mail: sbennett@gustavus.edu