2024-2025 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 CenterCounseling 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.