Offices and Programs
Class Deans
North College, Second Floor, x2600
Class deans are 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-Wesleyan.
Office of Community Service and Volunteerism
167 High Street, x2851
The Office of Community Service and Volunteerism fosters community building within the University and with the communities of Middletown and Middlesex County. The office maintains the spirit of public service at Wesleyan by offering opportunities to participate in volunteer work, providing work-study placements in the community, and supporting student-sponsored social action initiatives.
Office for Diversity and Academic Advancement
North College, 237 High Street, Rm 121, x3704
The Office for Diversity and Academic Advancement cultivates a culture of academic and personal achievement, expands skills and capacity for success, and engages faculty, staff and students on campus climate issues. The office facilitates students’ academic success through planning the academic and international components of orientation, supporting the “First Year Matters” (FYM) program, and working in partnership with the Student Academic Resource Network (SARN). The office also coordinates services for students with disabilities.
Health Services
327 High Street, x2470
The mission of Health Services is to provide high quality healthcare and health promotion to improve students’ overall health, to support their educational goals, and to develop skills for long-term healthy lifestyles.
Office of International Student Affairs
North College, 237 High Street, Rm 121, x3704 (Janice Watson) and Butterfield B310, x2832 (Alice Hadler)
The Office of International Student Affairs provides advice and counsel on every aspect of international students' adjustment to life at Wesleyan--cultural, academic, personal, financial, and immigration. The Office also organizes International Student Orientation and ongoing programs that explore the complexities and intersections among U.S. diversity, international issues, and global citizenship.
Office of Residential Life
North College, Lower Level, x3550
Residential Life provides a safe and supportive residential environment which complements and extends the Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan residential experience, and provide the essential foundation for a quality liberal education within a diverse and dynamic community.
Spiritual Life and Chaplains
169 High Street
Spiritual life at Wesleyan 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.
Student Activities and Leadership Development
North College, Lower Level, x2460
Student Activities and Leadership Development 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.
Office of Student Services and Campus Programs
North College, First Floor, x2775
Student Services and Campus Programs have primary responsibility for the coordination of services and programs relating to students’ co-curricular experience. The dean of student services, the associate dean of student services, and the dean of campus programs are responsible for providing a variety of programs, experiences, services and leadership opportunities that support and complement students’ academic experience. The office also advises the Student Judicial Board.
WesWELL, Office of Health Education
327 High Street, x2466
The mission of WesWell is to promote mindfulness and responsibility in all areas of health and wellness in order to prevent disease, injury and other health problems. We strive to promote good health of mind, body and spirit by helping members of the Wesleyan community, particularly students, connect with resources and gain knowledge that will aid in the enhancement of their well-being, encourage self-discovery, and support their intellectual proficiency and academic success.
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