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The Office of Student Affairs is an important academic and co-curricular resource for all students, offering guidance on any issue that may affect students’ academic progress and well-being. The vice president for student affairs (VPSA) is responsible for ensuring that procedures are followed, and for developing and implementing additional procedures as necessary.

Administration

Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs

Michael Whaley Photo

Vice President of Student Affairs

Michael J. Whaley
mwhaley@wesleyan.edu
860-685-3160    Office Hours By Appointment

Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs

Jill E. Mattus
jmattus@wesleyan.edu
860-685-2772

Division Offices and Staff

The Office of Academic Advancement
North College, Second Floor

The Office of Academic Advancement, which includes both the Class Deans and Student Academic Resources, is responsible for a comprehensive program of academic advising and class management in the context of a residential liberal arts environment. This includes helping students develop educational goals and complete their graduation requirements; working with faculty to support student success in the classroom; facilitating access to academic and non-academic support services; and supporting student transitions from high school through the undergraduate years to life post-911±¬ÁÏÍø.

  • Meet The Staff

    Laura Patey

    Laura Patey
    Dean for Academic Advancement
    North College, Room 218
    860-685-5581 (phone)
    860-685-4480 (fax)
    lpatey@wesleyan.edu


    Class Deans

    Kelly Dunn
    Dean for the Class of 2029
    North College, Room 202
    kmdunn@wesleyan.edu 
    860-685-2762

     

    William M. Bisese 
    Dean for the Class of 2028
    North College, Room 203
    wbisese@wesleyan.edu
    860-685-2757

    Dean Jennifer Wood

    Jennifer Wood
    Dean for the Class of 2027
    North College, Room 215
    jpwood@wesleyan.edu
    860-685-2774

     Dean Shelissa Newball

    Shelissa Newball
    Dean for the Class of 2026
    North College, Room 217
    snewball@wesleyan.edu
    860-685-2764

    Rosalind Adgers
    Administrative Assistant For Academic Advancement
    North College, Room 216
    radgers@wesleyan.edu
    860-685-2765

    Corey Petrie
    Administrative Assistant For Academic Advancement
    North College, Room 201
    cpetrie@wesleyan.edu
    860-685-2758

     

    Student Academic Resources

    Crystal Rose Hill

     

     

     

     

    Crystal Rose Hill-Farrell
    Director of Student Academic Resources
    North College, Room 024
    860-685-2332 
    chill01@wesleyan.edu

     

     

     

     

    Khai Tran
    Academic Support Coordinator
    North College, Room 023
    860-685-2780 
    ktran01@wesleyan.edu

     

Dean of Students
North College, First Floor, 860-685-2775

The Dean of Students Office has primary responsibility for the coordination of services and programs relating to students co-curricular experience. The dean of students and the assistant director of student life work with other staff in student affairs to provide a variety of programs, experiences, services and leadership opportunities that support and complement students academic experience. The office also advises the Student Judicial Board.


262 High Street, Fisk Hall Room 105, Middletown, CT 06459

The Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) provides holistic support and guidance on every aspect of international student life at 911±¬ÁÏÍø—including immigration, cultural, academic, and personal matters—from orientation to up to three years beyond graduation. OISA’s services include advising F-1 and J-1 international students on federal immigration regulations for maintaining lawful status, coordinating programs and events that foster success, and facilitating transformative leadership opportunities.    

  • Meet the Staff

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    Director (PDSO/ARO), Office of International Student Affairs

    Morgan Keller (he/him/his)

    mkeller@wesleyan.edu

    860-685-3031 

    Janice Watson

    Associate Director (DSO/ARO), Office of International Student Affairs

    Janice Watson (she/her/hers)

    jwatson@wesleyan.edu

    860-685-3704

     

     


North College, Lower Level, 860-685-3550

Residential Life provides a safe and supportive residential environment which complements and extends the 911±¬ÁÏÍø educational experience. Student-centered programs and services are implemented with emphasis on holistic individual and community development, student leadership, individual responsibility, advocacy of academic inquiry, and freedom of thought, opinion and expression in the spirit of mutual respect. These are the hallmarks of the 911±¬ÁÏÍø residential experience, and provide the essential foundation for a quality liberal education within a diverse and dynamic community.

  • Meet the Staff

     

     

    Liliana Carrasquillo-Vasquez
    Director
    lcarrasquill@wesleyan.edu
    North College, Lower level
    Front Office: (860) 685-3550

    Cesar Cruz Benitez
    Assistant Director
    ccruzbenitez@wesleyan.edu
    North College, Lower level
    Front Office: (860) 685-3550

    Amy Alfano
    Administrative Assistant V
    aalfano@wesleyan.edu
    North College, Lower level
    Front Office: (860) 685-3550

    Andrew VanMeter
    Residential Operations Coordinator
    North College, Lower Level
    Front Office: (860) 685-3550

    Area Coordinators

    Emily Pearson
    Butterfields
    epearson@wesleyan.edu
    North College, Lower Level

    Alyssa Lanphear
    Senior and Program Housing
    North College, Lower level

    Jade Steinback
    Westco, Nicolson, Hewitt
    jsteinback@wesleyan.edu
    Hewitt 8, Ground Floor Office

    Krystal-Gayle O'Neill
    Bennet, Clark, 200 Church, Malcolm-X House, 156 High (Writer's Block)
    koneill@wesleyan.edu
    Bennet Hall, Office 254


169 High Street

Spiritual life at 911±¬ÁÏÍø is shaped by the wide range and depth of students’ questions and interests. Each of the four Chaplains sponsors a weekly service. All students are welcome and encouraged to attend any and all of these services; and students assume many of the responsibilities for planning and leading these services. The Chaplains also work together to sponsor several multi-faith events during the year.

The Office of Student Involvement
45 Wyllis Ave., Usdan Center, 860-685-2410

Student Involvement provides advice, guidance and acts as a resource for students and student organizations. Its goal is to help student organizers be successful in planning social, cultural, intellectual, political, and recreational programs. The office enhances out-of-classroom experiences that promote personal development and leadership training.

  • Meet the Staff

    Joanne Rafferty
    Director of Student Involvement

    Jen Cheng
    Associate Director of Student Involvement

    Helene Garrick
    Business Manager

    Gina Pacitto
    Assistant Director

    Michelle Vargo
    Office Coordinator


    involvement@wesleyan.edu 
    860.685.2410

Exley Science Center, Room 128-132 860-685-2390
  • Meet the Staff
    Stu Paul Duncan, Ph.D. DMA
    Dean, Graduate Student Affairs
    Exley Science Center, Room 132, 265 Church Street
    860/685-2223
    spduncan@wesleyan.edu 

    Jenny Mooney
    Associate Dean, Graduate Student Affairs
    Exley Science Center Room 130, 265 Church Street
    860/685-2224
    jmooney@wesleyan.edu 

    Edward C. Moran
    Director, Graduate Studies and Professor of Astronomy
    Van Vleck Observatory
    860/685-3739
    emoran@wesleyan.edu

The Office of Public Safety
208 High Street, 860-685-2345

The Office of Public Safety is comprised of a professional staff focused on delivering excellent service to our faculty, staff, students and guests. Officers interact with students in academic buildings, residence halls and campus neighborhoods every day. It is their goal to maintain a close partnership with the campus community as well as those responders that assist us in keeping the campus safe.

  • Meet the Staff

    Scott W. Rohde
    Director of Public Safety

    Tony Bostick
    Associate Director of Public Safety

    Kathy Burdick
    Assistant Director of Public Safety

Student Affairs Organizational Chart Academic Year 2025-2026

 

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