Families,
Like a light switch, fall weather has clicked on in New England which signals a turn to comfort foods, cider, and everything pumpkin! It also signifies that we are nearing Homecoming festivities for alumni and families. This year the events will include the installation of our new leadership, a plethora of a thletic events, and our Dean Showcase. The weekend highlights so many of the talents our students bring to campus, and we hope you will be able to join us. If you are on campus Friday, family members are welcome at the Installation Ceremony in Pieri Gymnasium, as well as the reception immediately following in the Rooney Student Center.
As we are now more than a third of the way through the fall, this is a great time to check in with your student, whether in-person or from afar, to see how they are progressing in their coursework and extracurricular activities. It's important to stay positive! There can be many stressors in the college environment; serving as a great listener and reflecting with positive reinforcement will continue to encourage your student to build that tool kit of resiliency and potentially take on new challenges. Regardless of how many semesters your student has completed at Dean, each is a chance to discover new traits, explore new relationships, and create lasting memories.
Below are a few reminders, upcoming opportunities, and some notable campus resources. Go Bulldogs!
Best,
Dave Drucker, M. Ed.
Associate Vice President, Student Life & Dean of Students
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2022 Homecoming - October 14 - 16 |
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We hope you can come to campus for Dean's 2022 Homecoming Weekend. For more information, visit www.dean.edu/homecoming.
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Morton Family Learning Center
As a part of the Morton Family Learning Center, the Theodore and Cynthia Berenson Center for Writing, Mathematics and Presentation Excellence provides students access to peer, professional, and faculty tutoring in an interactive space. The Center, conveniently located on the first floor of the Green Family Library Learning Commons, is the perfect place for students to visit and receive support. Services available to students at no additional fee include:
Academic Study Partners: This resource is for students who want to have a peer work with them on organization, time management, and study skills.
Berenson Math Center: Peer and faculty support is available for students who need assistance with math concepts or analytics.
Berenson Presentation Center: Students or groups may schedule time in the Berenson Presentation Center to run through their speeches or presentations.
Berenson Writing Center: Students can schedule appointments in person or virtually with a peer, professional, or faculty at any phase of their writing process.
Group Study Rooms: Spaces are available for students to meet with a group/team members to work on presentations, assignments, or hold meetings.
Peer Tutoring: A wide variety of content-based tutoring is available to help students level up in their classes.
For additional information about our services, please contact the Morton Family Learning Center at 508-541-1768 or email us at learning@dean.edu.
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The 2023-2024 FAFSA is now available!
The 2023-2024 FAFSA opened October 1st and is available for parents and students to complete. Submit your FAFSA application online today. The earlier you submit the FAFSA the better as some aid is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please be sure to have your FSA ID username and password with you so you can electronically sign the FAFSA. As always, if you have any questions, you can contact the Center for Student Financial Planning and Services at sfp@dean.edu or via phone at (508)-541-1518.
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Residence Life
It's never too early to work with your student on traveling home for semester breaks. The Office of Residence Life has published the following important dates for students and families. The residence halls will close on Tuesday, November 22 at 6:30pm for Thanksgiving Break. The halls will re-open on Sunday, November 27th at 12 noon. Students with a late departure or that need to stay on campus during the break must submit their request to Residence Life by Wednesday, November 16th.
The residence halls will officially close for the fall semester on Thursday, December 15th at 6:30pm. Students are aware of their final exam schedules so check with them before coordinating travel plans. There will be more to come regarding the semester closing in the November Newsletter.
Please note that as we are quite full this fall there is not a lot of room for movement. We have received several recent requests for single rooms, but unfortunately, all are currently occupied. Students are welcome to visit us in Chapman House and are encouraged to communicate regularly with their Community Advisors and Resident Director.
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Laundry Connect
Does your student know how to use the App for laundry? Students can download the Laundry Connect app to add money for laundry services and view washer and dryer availability in the residence halls.
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Robbins Family Center for Advising & Career Planning
Have you received a text from "Boomer" that was meant for your student? Please email kefitzgerald@dean.edu to have the number changed so your student gets this important message! Boomer periodically texts students to check in, answer questions, provide resources, and share upcoming dates. We would love for your students to receive these texts!
Words of advice from the Robbins Family Center for Advising & Career Planning: Come to campus with professional attire! Why? We have an OPPORTUNITIES FAIR on October 24th, and your student will want to put their best foot forward when meeting area employers and graduate school representatives.
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Are Your Students Reading Today@Dean Daily!
Remind your students that all of the great events, activities, and announcements are posted to the student portal (Today@Dean) daily. It is a great way to get involved on campus and learn about fast-approaching deadlines.
Students have been enjoying Boomer's Restaurant, renovated during the summer months. The pool tables, gaming space, and new menu have been a hit! Feel free to visit when you are on campus.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
The first campus Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 12 from 9am- 2pm in the Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center Atrium.
The supply will include ALL Covid-19 vaccines inclusive of the new booster. Students may use the QR code to pre-register and secure their time slot.
When completing the pre-registration process, students will need to know the manufacturer of their previous doses and the date of their most recent vaccine.
Covid-19 boosters can help provide more than 90% protection against serious illness from Covid-19. The current bivalent booster offers enhanced protection against the most common types of Covid that are currently circulating in the community, the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 strain. Getting a booster shot is the best way to protect yourself and your community against serious illness from Covid-19.
Feel free to reach out to Health Services at healthservices@dean.edu or 508.541.1600 with any questions regarding the Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic. We will send updates regarding future vaccine opportunities at the College. Thank you for your continued efforts to keep our community safe. The College is highly recommending that everyone receive the COVID-19 booster vaccine during the fall semester.
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Influenza Vaccine Clinic
We saw a tremendous turnout for our first flu vaccine clinic and exhausted the vendor's supply within two hours! Which is a great problem to have! We will schedule another clinic shortly and will post details on Today@Dean for our community. Thanks to all for keeping our community safe and healthy.
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Health Services
Health Services, located in Chapman House, is open during the academic year Monday through Friday 10am- 5pm. There are two urgent care facilities within close proximity of the College for evenings and weekends if medical attention is needed. Physician One Urgent Care and Milford Regional Urgent Care. Students may contact Campus Safety for transportation at 508.541.1888 when needed.
Frequently asked questions, such as what pharmacies are close to campus, can be found on the Health Services webpage. Contact Health Services at healthservices@dean.edu with any questions throughout the year. |
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Dance and Theatre Performances
Get ready to witness all of the amazing talents of our students on the stage! Visit the Dean College Box Office on the front of the Dean College website.
Fall Performances
The Importance of Being Earnest (October 20-23)
Arts Mosaic (November 4- 5)
All Shook Up (November 16- 20)
New Dancer Showcase (December 2- 3)
New Thespian Showcase (December 1 & 3)
2022-2023 SEASON TICKET PACKAGES
Season ticket packages include:
Ticket Services will not be open for in-person sales, including at the Main Stage Kiosk on the day of the event.
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Calendar Planning
When seeking information about Dean College calendar dates, please use the Official Academic Calendar that is listed on the Dean College website under the heading Academics. Please do not use Google or other internet search engines for the calendar as it is likely to produce outdated and incorrect information.
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On Friday, October 21, Dean College will host its 5th annual Fresh Check Day. Fresh Check is a suicide prevention initiative started by Ernie and Marisa Porco. In 2011, their son, Jordon, died by suicide during his first year of college. In their grief, Jordan’s parents learned the unacceptable statistics surrounding mental health and suicide in the young adult population and decided they needed to turn their grief into action and founded the Jordon Porco Foundation.
Fresh Check Day is a campus-wide event that creates an approachable atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health, learn about the warning signs of suicide, and access campus and community resources.
Fresh Check Day utilizes student groups, clubs, and organizations, in addition to college staff and faculty to develop and run interactive booths that deliver mental health information and resources in a fun and engaging way! We look forward to another tremendously successful event in support of this great cause.
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Sending Mail and Care Packages
Please note: The issue with the mail room software and notification of package arrival for students has been resolved.
All student mail and packages sent to campus should be addressed as follows:
Student's Full Name (no nicknames please)
Dean College
99 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038
• We are no longer utilizing mailboxes, or PMB #’s. All mail and packages will be sorted alphabetically by last name. When students pick up a package, we will also check for regular mail. All items will be distributed at the mailroom services window.
• Please refrain from using nicknames, as it will slow down the processing of your mail and could result in your mail being returned to sender.
• Students will receive an email notification each time a package is received. Look for a “Pitney Bowes SendSuite Tracking” notification in your Dean College email.
**Students must show their Dean College I.D. to receive their packages.**
Mailroom Hours during the Academic Year:
Monday through Thursday- 11am- 7pm
Friday- 11am- 5pm
If you have any concerns, please visit us in the mailroom on the lower level of the Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center Atrium or call 508-541-1533. Thank You!
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Show Your Bulldog Spirit!
For our newest Bulldog families, we hope your student has settled in nicely and is enjoying their campus experience. To all of our families, don't forget that you can shop for yourself and your favorite Bulldog all year long at deancollegeshop.com. For those alumni and families attending Homecoming, the bookstore will have a spot on the football field on Saturday. Come visit us! Let's Go Bulldogs!!
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Free Shuttle for Students
Students can download the Gatra Go United app for a free rideshare service available to them Monday thru Friday 7am- 6pm and Saturday from 9am- 6pm. We will provide directions on the student portal as there is a special Dean College code for our community.
There is a three-passenger maximum for each trip. Students can use the service for Franklin and the neighboring towns of Foxboro, Wrentham, Norfolk, and Bellingham. Students have the opportunity to visit grocery stores, retail shopping centers, restaurants, and movie theatres. This includes Wrentham Outlets (Wrentham) and Patriot Place (Foxboro).
Students that choose to leave and return to campus before and after the hours provided by Gatra Go must obtain their own transportation (friend, rideshare, etc.). Campus Safety cannot leave campus for non-emergent transportation needs.
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Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards- Shawn Tremblay, Director
The most frequent question I get as the Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards is “what do you do?” In short, I help students identify behavioral missteps, understand the impact of their actions or inactions, and assist students in their personal growth and development.
The Dean College Code of Student Conduct is supported - at its foundation - by the Community Core Values of Personal Responsibility, Community Accountability, and Mutual Respect. All decisions made, programs or events organized, or supportive referrals made by my office are done so at the command of these three pillars.
Personal Responsibility: Are students taking ownership of their missteps, acknowledging when they cause harm to the community, and making decisions that positively contribute to the student experience?
Community Accountability: Are students holding their peers, classmates, teammates, and friends to high standards of behavior and helping them find guidance and support to restore harmed relationships?
Mutual Respect: Are students creating spaces that are inclusive of folks within our community that may be different from themselves? Are students able to share respect with everyone they meet, however different–age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, physical or mental ability, experience, skill, education, or religion?
As the Director of Student Conduct, I oversee the complete judicial process within the College. This means I review all incoming reports from residence life, campus safety, on-call personnel, and more. If the report alleges a violation of policy, the student(s) is invited to meet with a Conduct Hearing Officer to discuss the events, alleged behavior, and the impact of said behavior on the community. Through that conversation, a determination of responsibility is identified. If found responsible, the student(s) is provided a sanction (i.e., consequence), which is an action required by the student to remedy the concern or behavior. For more information about my office please reach out to me at stremblay@dean.edu.
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As always, please feel free to reach out to any of our offices if we can be of further support to you or your student.
Advising and Career Planning: 508.541.1536
Athletics: 508.541.1816
Campus Safety: 508.541.1888
Dining Services: 508.541.1564
Morton Family Learning Center: 508.541.1768
Residence Life: 508.541.1838
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