Division of Student Life and Academic Development
Division of Student Life and Academic Development
23 Mellen Street
617.349.8530
Nathaniel Mays
Dean of Student Life and Academic Development
The Division of Student Life and Academic Development (SLAD), located at 23 Mellen Street, is responsible for monitoring the overall quality of life for undergraduate and graduate students at Lesley University and coordinates services with academic advisors and other offices to ensure student success. 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: Career Resource Center, Counseling Center, Immunization Records, Residence Life, Student Activities, Undergraduate and Graduate Orientations, and Student Health Service (undergraduate residential students). In addition, SLAD oversees the MBTA discounted Semester Pass Program 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. 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, which can be found in the on-line Student Handbook. Information about the Community Standards of Conduct and other related resources can be found on the Lesley website. Individuals who believe that they or someone they know has been impacted by discrimination or harassment, including sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence, are encouraged to contact Lesley’s Director of Equal Opportunity & Title IX Coordinator using the information below:
Valerie Yeakel
Director of Equal Opportunity
Title IX Coordinator & ADA/504 Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity
617.349.8643
Email: equalopportunity@lesley.edu
Webpage: Equal Opportunity and Title IX
or:
Public Safety Office
34 Mellen Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.349.8888
Email: publicsafetysupervisors@live.lesley.edu
Public Safety | Lesley University
Reports of harassment and sexual violence may also be made to the police at 911.
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 Life at Lesley | Lesley University web page.