Families,
As we enter the final third of the fall semester, the pace tends to quicken with thoughts of wrapping up courses and the holiday breaks ahead. This is a great time to check in with your students and see if they are taking advantage of all of the academic resources available to them in the Library Learning Center.
Registration for spring classes is also underway,a great time for students to connect with their advisors and stay on track! And while they are making choices on classes, here's a reminder that November brings about a time to exercise their voice and their vote. According to local news reports, over 40 million have voted by mail this year, especially important for college students who may not be registered in their current place of residence. A basic tenet of our democracy and regardless of political affiliation, everyone should vote!
There has been a multitude of performances, athletic events, and student activities with our campus Thanksgiving Dinner right around the corner. This time-honored tradition where faculty and staff serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is an event our entire community cherishes each year. While this may be a simple opportunity to appreciate one another and give thanks, the absence of the event during the pandemic was an important reminder that we should not take these moments for granted.
Please see below for campus updates, events, and timelines. Wishing all of our families a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Go Bulldogs!
Best,
Dave Drucker, M. Ed.
Associate Vice President, Student Life & Dean of Students
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Dean College Celebrates Historic Installation Ceremony
Dean College celebrated the inauguration of Edward M. Augustus, Jr. as the College’s first-ever Chancellor and the investiture of Kenneth Elmore, J.D. as the College’s 14th president with a series of events from October 13 to 16, 2022.
Chancellor Augustus and President Elmore were chosen to succeed Dr. Paula M. Rooney, who led Dean College from 1995 to 2022, in an innovative new approach to leadership. Chancellor Augustus, the former city manager of Worcester, and President Elmore, the former Dean of Students at Boston University, are collaboratively leading the College while also strategically focusing on areas pertaining to their respective roles, backgrounds, and skill sets. The Installation Celebration formally conferred the authority of the high office to Chancellor Augustus and President Elmore and commemorated the momentous occasion in the College’s history.
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Dean College students had the opportunity to perform at the recently named Dean College Stage at Patriot Place. The naming of the stage is another exciting piece of our continued relationship with the Kraft Sports Group. Excerpts from the upcoming musical 'All Shook Up' took center stage along with the Loose Screws Tap Team, the Step Team, and some terrific solo acts. The outdoor stage is located near Bar Louie and Citizen Crust. The College will receive additional dates in the future which will be open to our entire community to display their talents...encore! |
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Morton Family Learning Center- Academic Coaching Spring 2023 Registration
Registration for 2023 Spring Academic Coaching has begun. For those not familiar, Academic Coaches provide individualized, one-on-one learning support in the areas of time management, organization, note-taking, study strategies, writing, and test preparation. Academic Coaches build on students' strengths while addressing areas of challenge.
The link is also available for students on Today@Dean under Essential Links on the student side. The cost of academic coaching remains $850 per semester for one hour each week; and $850 for each additional hour per week, per semester. Students that are part of our Arch Learning Community will be automatically registered and do not need to complete the form unless they plan to add additional hours.
If you have any questions about Academic Coaching for the Spring, please email learning@DEAN.edu.
For additional information about our services, please contact the Morton Family Learning Center at 508-541-1768 or email us at learning@dean.edu.
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Residence Life- Closing Times for Thanksgiving and Winter Break
The Office of Residence Life has published the following important dates for students and families:
The residence halls will close on Tuesday, November 22 at 6:30pm for Thanksgiving Break. The halls will re-open on Sunday, November 27th at 12 noon. Students with a late departure or that need to stay on campus during the break must submit their request to Residence Life by Wednesday, November 16th. The Dining Hall will be closed during the Thanksgiving Recess and will reopen on Sunday at 3pm.
The residence halls will close at 6:30pm on Thursday, December 15th for Winter Break. Students are required to depart two hours after the completion of their last exam. Any exceptions to this policy will be determined by the Office of Residence Life located in Chapman House. Students may leave all belongings in their room unless they are not returning for the spring semester. Students are reminded to exercise caution when leaving any valuables in their room. Lastly, please know that if your student has a space in their room, they need to have it clear and ready for a new student to move in as we often see students transfer into Dean for the spring. Reminder: residence halls re-open for the spring semester on Tuesday, January 17th, and classes will begin on Wednesday, January 18th. Students will receive more information regarding the move-in process over winter break.
If you have additional questions please reach out to the
Office of Residence Life: 508.541.1838
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The 2023-2024 FAFSA is now available!
The 2023-2024 FAFSA opened on October 1st and is available for parents and students to complete. Submit your FAFSA application online today. The earlier you submit the FAFSA the better as some aid is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please be sure to have your FSA ID username and password with you so you can electronically sign the FAFSA. As always, if you have any questions, you can contact the Center for Student Financial Planning and Services at sfp@dean.edu or via phone at (508)-541-1518.
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Are Your Students Reading Today@Dean Daily!
Remind your students that all of the college's events, activities, and announcements are posted to the student portal (Today@Dean) daily. It is a great way to get involved on campus and learn about fast-approaching deadlines.
Students have been enjoying Boomer's, renovated during the summer months. The pool tables, gaming space, and new menu at the restaurant have been a hit! Feel free to visit when you are on campus.
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Fresh Check Day 2022!
On October 21st Dean College hosted the 5th annual Fresh Check Day event!
Fresh Check Day is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event for colleges that include interactive booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways. Fresh Check Day provides students an opportunity to check in on their own mental health, connect with peers, learn new coping skills, recognize warning signs of distress and suicide as well as receive campus and community resources.
Fresh Check Day is sponsored by The Jordan Porco Foundation. The Porco Family began the foundation in 2011 following the death of their son Jordan, who died by suicide. The Mission of The Foundation is to prevent suicide, promote mental health, and create a message of hope for young adults.
We had a beautiful day for students to take part in this educational, uplifting mental health event! Students enjoyed the Friskie Fries food truck, hanging out with comfort dogs, Harlow and Ruger, all while taking part in fun activities and learning strategies for managing positive mental health. The campus is working together to support mental health initiatives and educate each other about help-seeking behaviors and resources. Student organizations and faculty and staff all contributed to making this event a success! GO BULLDOGS!
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Dance and Theatre Performances
Join us to witness the amazing talents of our students on the stage! Visit the Dean College Box Office on the front of the Dean College website.
Remainder of Fall Performances
All Shook Up (November 16- 20)
New Dancer Showcase (December 2- 3)
New Thespian Showcase (December 1 & 3)
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Photos below from 'The Importance of Being Earnest' |
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Outfit your favorite Bulldog for the holidays!
With the holiday season approaching quickly, now is a great time to get new Dean College apparel and gifts for yourself and your favorite Bulldog. Won't be able to visit campus in the next few weeks? No problem! Shop all year long at deancollegeshop.com. Let's Go Bulldogs!
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Calendar Planning
When seeking information about Dean College calendar dates, please use the Official Academic Calendar that is listed on the Dean College website under the heading Academics. Please do not use Google or other internet search engines for the calendar as it is likely to produce outdated and incorrect information.
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As always, please feel free to reach out to any of our offices if we can be of further support to you or your student.
Advising and Career Planning: 508.541.1536
Athletics: 508.541.1816
Campus Safety: 508.541.1888
Dining Services: 508.541.1564
Morton Family Learning Center: 508.541.1768
Residence Life: 508.541.1838
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