WELCOME TO THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

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 FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS

Michael Whaley Photo

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS

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

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS

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

Offices and Staff

Class Deans
North College, Second Floor, 860-685-2600

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.

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.

Office of International Student Affairs
262 High Street, Fisk Hall Room 105, Middletown, CT 06459

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.

  • Meet the Staff

     

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

    Morgan Keller (he/him/his)

    mkeller@wesleyan.edu

    860-685-3031 

    Janice Watson

    Assistant Director of International Student Compliance (DSO/ARO)

    Janice Watson (she/her/hers)

    jwatson@wesleyan.edu

    860-685-3704

     

    Assistant Director of International Student Engagement (DSO/ARO)

    Dari Jigjidsuren (she/her/hers)

    jdari@wesleyan.edu

    860-685-2967

Office of Residential Life
North College, Lower Level, 860-685-3550

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.

Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
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 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

    Rafferty

    DIRECTOR OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

    Joanne Rafferty

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

    Jen Cheng

    FISCAL MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

    Lisa Rogers

    CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS COORDINATOR

    Cara Connor

    involvement@wesleyan.edu 

    860.685.2410

Student Affairs Organizational Chart Academic Year 2023-2024

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