Division of Student Life and Academic Development
Division of Student Life and Academic Development
11 Mellen Street
617.349.8530
617.349.8558 Fax
Nathaniel Mays
Dean of Student Life and Academic Development and Interim Title IX Coordinator
The Division of Student Life and Academic Development (SLAD), located at 11 Mellen Street, is responsible for monitoring the overall quality of life for undergraduate and graduate students at Lesley University. The Division provides a range of services and programs to support the academic, career, and personal development of all students. SLAD includes the following areas: Athletics, Career Resource Center, Center for Academic Achievement and Disability Support Services for Students, Community Service, Counseling Center, Immunization Records for Graduate and LCAL Students, Residence Life, Student Activities (undergraduate and LCAL students), Orientations, and Student Health Service (undergraduate) including immunizations records for undergraduate students. In addition, SLAD oversees the UNITY Gospel Choir and a MBTA discounted Semester Pass Program (https://www.lesley.edu/students/transportation-parking-and-shuttle/getting-around-cambridge) for travel on the greater Boston public transportation system.
The Dean of Student Life and staff are also responsible for administering the policies that govern student conduct as well as investigating claims of harassment and discrimination between students. At Lesley University, we take very seriously the right for all members of our community to receive an education free of harassment, discrimination, violence, and intimidation.
As a member of the Lesley community, it is important that you become familiar with University Policies, as well as our Conduct Policies. The link to the on-line Student Handbook you are reading now can be found on the policies web page at https://lesley.edu/students/policies/academic-policies. You can also find information about our Consent Campaign, Community Standards of Conduct, and Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Violence Policies at the following links: https://www.lesley.edu/students/health-wellness-safety/sexual-assault-prevention-services and https://lesley.edu/students/policies/behavior-policies. If you, or someone you know, is the recipient of unwanted sexual advances, contact, or requests, please see the Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Violence Policy (https://www.lesley.edu/students/policies/behavior-policies/discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-violence-policy) for the names of University directors that you can contact, which includes Nathaniel Mays, Dean of Student Life and Academic Development and Interim Title IX Coordinator, at 617-349-8539 (Office), 617-894-2765 (Cell) or via email at nmays@lesley.edu.
Staff in the Division of Student Life and Academic Development, as well as faculty and staff throughout the University, are ready to provide support and serve as resources to help ensure your academic success and create a stimulating and safe environment for our students to learn and live in.
More information on Student Life and other resources can be found on the Lesley web site at https://www.lesley.edu/life-at-lesley.