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Dean of Students Reviews
What is it like working as a Dean of Students?
October 2021
Stressful, too much, and fulfilling.
Dean of Students in Woolwich:
Pros: Independence and chance to shape culture and interact with students and faculty
Cons: Instability of leadership and broader foundation
May 2020
Student support and community building is key in universities.
Dean of Students in Pretoria:
Pros: student development
Cons: emotionally draining and limited family time
August 2019
Rewarding to serve children.
Dean of Students in New York:
Pros: To teach children. Creatively address behavior. Create restorative practices for students
Cons: The lack of transparency and trust
May 2019
Fulfilling but insecure.
Dean of Students in Bettendorf:
Pros: I get to interact with the entire student body and keep my hand on the pulse of what is going on around the school and within our community.
Cons: The expectations are unclear at times and seem to be a moving target.
April 2019
A very rewarding experience.
Dean of Students in Indianapolis:
Pros: The opportunity to change lives
Cons: Not being able to change everyone's situations
August 2015
Negotiate.
Dean of Students:
Expand your portfolio as much as possible.
March 2015
Get advance degree(s) early.
Dean of Students:
Have a legal background.
Have a mediation/conflict resolution background.
Have a money and personnel management background.
Read, Read, Read.
Be collegial.
See the big picture.
Have a good sense of humor and a thick skin.
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