Office of Academic Advancement

The Office of Academic Advancement 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-Wesleyan.

Laura Patey, Dean for Academic Advancement

Laura Patey

North College, Room 218
860-685-5581 (phone)
860-685-4480 (fax)
lpatey@wesleyan.edu

 

Office Hours when classes are in session:

Dean Patey's Zoom Meeting Room for the following Drop In Hours:

https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/8606855581

  • Monday 2:00 - 3:00 pm
  • Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Friday 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Office hours are held via Zoom; the waiting room will be activated to ensure privacy. You will be admitted to the meeting in the order you arrived in the virtual waiting room.

Class Deans

The Class Deans are available for Zoom or in-person appointments. Meeting times are listed individually below.

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Michael L. Guerrero
Incoming Transfer Student Contact
Dean for the Class of 2026
217 North College
mlguerrero@wesleyan.edu
classof2026.blogs.wesleyan.edu
860-685-2764
BA St. Edward's University
MA St. Edward's University

Out of office until February 13, 2023. In the interim, to make an appointment with a class dean please email classdean2026@wesleyan.edu.


Kelly Dunn
Dean for the Class of 2025
Incoming Transfer Student Contact
202 North College
kmdunn@wesleyan.edu 
classof2025.blogs.wesleyan.edu
860-685-2758
BA Emmanuel College
MS Springfield College
EDD Johnson & Wales University

Office Hours when classes are in session:

  • Monday 2:30 - 3:30 pm
  • Tuesday 3:00 - 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 am
  • Friday 9:00 - 10:00 am

Use this link to schedule an appointment: calendly.com/deankellydunn

 

William M. Bisese
Dean for the Class of 2024
203 North College
wbisese@wesleyan.edu
classof2024.blogs.wesleyan.edu
860-685-2757
BA Clemson University
MA Clemson University
EDD Central Connecticut State University

WALK-IN Appointments on days classes are in session. For brief concerns (No scheduling needed):

  • Monday       1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday      9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday  9:00 .m. – 10:00 a.m.
  • Thursday     2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Friday         3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Need to make an appointment (in person or Zoom)? calendly.com/deanbisese.

 Dean Jennifer Wood

Jennifer Wood
Dean for the Class of 2023
215 North College
jpwood@wesleyan.edu
classof2023.blogs.wesleyan.edu
860-685-2758
BA University of Connecticut
MEd Harvard Graduate School of Education
MA Yale University 
PHD Yale University

Office Hours when classes are in session:

calendly.com/deanwoodcal/dw-drop-in-hours

  • Monday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Friday 2:00 - 4:00 pm

 

Joan Chiari

Joan Chiari
Administrative Assistant For Academic Advancement
jchiari@wesleyan.edu
860-685-2758

Rosalind Adgers
Administrative Assistant For Academic Advancement
radgers@wesleyan.edu
860-685-2765

Student Academic Resources

Crystal Rose Hill-Farrell, Director of Student Academic Resources

Crystal Rose Hill

North College, Room 022
860-685-2332 (phone)
860-685-4480 (fax)
chill01@wesleyan.edu

Zoom Office Hours available when classes are in session

https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/99723766839

Office Hours when classes are in session:

Monday 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Tuesday 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 am

 Khai Tran, Academic Support Coordinator 

North College, Room 023
860-685-2780 (phone)
860-685-4480 (fax)
ktran01@wesleyan.edu

 

 https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/99677554763

Office Hours beginning 9/5/22:

Monday: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm