The Heights

BC Reestablishes Office of the Dean of Students, Appoints Corey Kelly Dean

Erin Shannon • September 13, 2022

Boston College reestablished the Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) this year after its dissolution in 2019, consolidating four offices and reintroducing the dean of students position.

Reporting For Bias Incidents To Shift To New Online Platform

Alexandra Allam • September 14, 2015

Students can use an online form to anonymously report incidents of bias or microagression.

Dean Mogan, Dr. Maturana Sendoya Address Recent Events In Letter To Students

Carolyn Freeman • March 12, 2015

The letter discussed the racism by a fraternity at the University of Oklahoma as well as a death of a Wisconsin boy and the anniversary of the March on Selma.

UGBC Meets With OSI, DOS To Discuss Student Guide

Carolyn Freeman • December 8, 2014

A committee made up of UGBC representatives and administrators is working to revise the Student Guide.

UGBC Set To Propose Student Guide Revisions To Administrators Friday

Carolyn Freeman • December 4, 2014

Representatives from UGBC to present plan to administrators, Board of Trustees Friday, proposing an expansion of free speech, loser controls under the student guide.

Dean Of Students Office Clarifies Student Guide Updates With UGBC And OSI

Connor Farley • November 24, 2014

Associate Dean of Students Richard DeCapua issued a letter dated Sept. 2 to students via email regarding changes made to four specific sections of the Student Guide: hazing policy, sexual misconduct policy, help seeking policy, copyright, and compliance policy.

Recommendations For Student Guide Revisions

The Heights Editorial Board • November 20, 2014

As the Dean of Students' Office works on revising the Student Guide with the Office of Student Involvement and UGBC, these are some concerns they should keep in mind.

Administrators And UGBC Act To Revise, Clarify Student Guide

Connor Farley • November 13, 2014

Produced by the Dean of Students Office (DOS) and revised on an annual basis, the Student Guide has become the subject of a joint effort by both University administrators and members of UGBC to clarify, renew, and better publicize issues surrounding free speech and the right to organize on campus for student groups.

A Collaborative Path To A Better Student Guide

The Heights Editorial Board • November 13, 2014

The Dean of Students' Office is currently rewriting the Student Guide, a much needed action. It is commendable that they are involving students in the process, and students should take advantage of the opportunity to share their view.

University Concludes Search For New Dean Of Students With Villanova’s Thomas A. Mogan

Connor Farley • October 6, 2014

At the end of last week, the University announced that Thomas A. Mogan current director of the Office of Student Development at Villanova University, will be joining Boston College as the new Dean of Students beginning Jan. 5, 2015.