Dean of Students Office
The dean of students office and the division of student life provide programming, resources and an array of services to help facilitate student development and student success; support and cultivate a rich learning environment; and encourage community building at Hampshire College.
The staff in the dean of students office is available to meet with students to provide individual guidance or support, as well.
Division of Student Life Mission Statement (pdf)
The dean of students office is located on the second floor of the Merrill Student Life Center.
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Gloria Lopez
413.559.5412
glopez@hampshire.edu
The dean of students is the chief student affairs officer and is responsible for overseeing the division of student life, including:
Dean Lopez has served as acting vice president and dean of students at Northampton Community College in Pennsylvania, and as assistant dean of special programs at North Shore Community College in Massachusetts. She also served as director of the Posse Foundation’s Boston office working in partnership with Bowdoin College, Bryn Mawr College, and Hamilton College. Lopez holds a doctorate in higher education administration from University of Massachusetts Boston, as well as a master's in social work from Boston University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Dartmouth College. Dean Lopez joined the Hampshire community in 2017.
Associate Dean of Students
Pam Tinto
413.559.5751
ptinto@hampshire.edu
The associate dean of students supports a variety of areas within student life, including: campus leadership and activities; new student programs and the orientation program; transfer student life; and the annual Ingenuity Awards honoring students. She also takes a lead role in developing initiatives to support the development of student life as a division, working to create opportunities for education and collaboration for staff throughout the division. She is also an active member of the Hampshire Environmental Committee and involved with food, farm, and sustainability issues on campus. Dean Tinto has been a member of the Hampshire College staff in this position since 2008. Prior to that, she was a member of the residence life staff from 2000-2006.
Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life
vacant
deanofstudents@hampshire.edu
The associate dean of students and director of residence life participates in the overall management of student life, coordinating staff efforts and processes to align with divisional and campus-wide initiatives. They directly oversee the residence life and housing programs, supervising the staffs that work toward the development of thriving residential communities and living/learning communities that cultivate student success and development. They also supervise the office of student rights, conduct, and responsibilities, which supports the College’s transformative education and increases students’ knowledge about social and personal accountability.
Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Multicultural and International Student Services
Dre Domingue
413.559.5415
ddomingue@hampshire.edu
The assistant dean of students and director for multicultural and international student services (MISS) oversees a network of comprehensive services and innovative programs that support and advance the intellectual, personal, cultural, and social development of students of color and international students. MISS is housed in the Lebrón-Wiggins-Pran Cultural Center, which provides programming and resources to the multicultural student community and the larger campus community on topics related to race, ethnicity, culture, and under-representation. They serve as an advisor to 10+ multicultural student groups, oversees the Peer Mentor Program and offers direct support to degree-seeking international students by providing assistance concerning visas and immigration issues. The assistant dean and director also collaborates with the chief diversity officer and dean of multicultural education by assessing and responding to campus climate, providing resources on conflict resolution, facilitating campus dialogues and supporting faculty in developing inclusive pedagogical strategies.
Dean Domingue joined the Hampshire community in 2016. Domingue has held a variety of student affairs including Residence Life, LGBT Student Services, and Women’s Affairs. She was recently elected and serves as coordinator for commissions, a member of the Leadership Assembly, for the American College Personnel Association. Domingue holds a doctorate in student development with a concentration in social justice education from University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as a master's in higher education administration from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in sociology and mathematics the University of Texas at Austin.
Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Campus Leadership and Activities
vacant
deanofstudents@hampshire.edu
The assistant dean of students and director for campus leadership and activities works with the College's 100+ student groups in support of student activities and events. They oversee the office of campus leadership and activities, which organizes Signer Seminar (student leadership training), Hampfest (student activities fair), and the student group recognition and approval process. The assistant dean also advises the HSU, the student government association, and FundCom, the financial committee. Additionally, they manage the Prescott Tavern, a study and social space on campus, and the TavernArt Gallery.
Assistant to VP for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
Frances Arnold
413.559.6092
farnold@hampshire.edu
Frances provides support to the vice president for students affairs/dean of students, including managing the various budgets, the office's purchasing, filing systems, deans' calendar, and correspondence, and provides logistical support to the deans in the planning and management of office events, including orientation and commencement. Frances joined the Hampshire community in July 2013.