Richmond College Dean's Office Objectives

Through structured programs and individual actions, the Richmond College Dean's Office staff:

• orients new students to the college and to the University.
• presents programs that cause men to reflect on what it means to be a male in today's world.
• promotes outstanding academic achievement by all students within the college and recognizes the students who excel.
• supports those students who are encountering academic difficulty.
• prepares the residence life student staff so that they will be able to create residential environments in which their residents can achieve their educational objectives.
• creates in each residence hall and the apartment complex an environment that invites resident involvement, fosters community, and that is conducive to student growth.
• extends the classroom to the residential setting through faculty involvement and educational programming.
• expects students to live by the standards of conduct established by the University community and holds accountable students found to be responsible for not meeting these standards.
• assesses substance abuse by resident students, develops and implements efforts to address such issues, and evaluates University policy, regulations, and processes in this area.
• supports students who are concerned about significant personal health issues.
• responds to crisis situations experienced by students and seeks to resolve such situations in a manner that respects both the needs of the individual and the larger community.
• encourages students to enhance their organization and leadership skills through programs and practical experience.
• promotes quality student governance by providing advisors to the Richmond College Student Government Association Class Cabinets and Senate, the Richmond College Honor Council, the Richmond College Judicial Council, and the Residence Hall Association.
• solicits student recommendations for the improvement of the student experience at the University.
• develops proposals and implements programs that will respond to the interests and needs of today's students and will result in a better growth experience for our students.
• nurtures traditions viewed as meaningful by today's students.
• assists parents in understanding the University environment and the impact that it has on their sons.
• bridges the gap between the University of Richmond Alumni Association and the Richmond College students of today.