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The Dean of Students Office assists students on their journey to greater growth and success. We work with students who have concerns and/or nonacademic grievances. We also work to connect students with the resources that will help them achieve their personal and academic goals. Even if all is going well – we want to hear from students who have ideas on ways to improve the student experience.

Staff Spotlight

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Matthew Sullivan

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Catherine Kiesler

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Holland McCrea Olson

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Nancy Sawyer

Report Student Concerns

At Edgewood College, we are about our community. We take care of each other. We keep each other healthy, protected, and free from self-harm. Are you worried about a student? Did you see something questionable? Are you experiencing or witnessing discrimination? Please tell someone!

Be our eyes and ears – keep the whole campus safe by reporting things that make you uncomfortable or concerned.

Not sure which form to use? No problem. Pick the one that closest fits your situation and we’ll make sure it gets to the right people.

EC Cares Team

The Edgewood College Cares Team purpose is to promote campus student support resources, help faculty and staff refer and get students connected to help, and to identity, support, and consult regarding students whose behaviors are perceived by others to be disconcerting, disruptive, and or threatening to self or others.

If you have questions or need clarification of any of the information contained here, please contact the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudents@edgewood.edu | 608-663-2212 | Predolin 215

Complaint Process

Edgewood College seeks to resolve all student concerns in a timely and effective manner. To that end, this complaint process serves as an ongoing means for students to discuss concerns or register formal complaints that pertain to alleged violations of State consumer protection laws that include but are not limited to fraud and false advertising; alleged violations of State laws or rules relating to the licensure of postsecondary institutions; and complaints relating to the quality of education or other State or accreditation requirements.

The Offices of the Academic Dean, Dean of Students, Admissions, Business Office, Registrar’s Office and Financial Aid all provide specific administrative means to address and resolve most, if not all of the questions and concerns you may have. The contact information for each of these Offices is provided below:

It is expected that students will fully utilize any/all of the College’s administrative procedures to address concerns and/or complaints in as timely a manner as possible. On occasion, however, a student may believe that these administrative procedures have not adequately addressed concerns identified under the Program Integrity Rule. Students can file a complaint using this form. Alternatively, students can visit the Dean of Students Office (Predolin 215) to consult or register a complaint in person.

Concerning or Troublesome Behavior (EC Cares)

Please use this form to report behaviors by an Edgewood College community member that are concerning or troubling and cause you to worry about that person’s health or safety. These might include but are not limited to, behaviors such as noticeable changes in behavior or threats of harm to self or others.

Student Conduct

Please use this form if you have been subject to, or witnessed behaviors, that you believe possibly violated College policy. These might include but are not limited to, behaviors such as theft or vandalism or inappropriate behavior. More information about College policies can be found here.

Sexual Violence

Please use this form to report sexual violence. This might include, but is not limited to, sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating or domestic violence, relationship violence, sexual exploitation, or stalking. More information about these terms and the resulting process can be found in the Edgewood College Student Handbook, available here.

Bias Incident

Please use this form to report incidents of bias, including discrimination. These might include but are not limited to, discrimination from another member of the community or a written or spoken slur.

Early Alerts (Faculty/Staff Only)

Faculty and staff should use this form to document concerns about a student’s academic progress. These might include excessive absences, late or missing work, or poor exam or test scores.

Dean of Students FAQs

I am not sure where to start with my problem.

Come to the Dean of Students Office in Predolin 215. Start here for help!

I am struggling in one of my classes – what can I do?

If you’re struggling academically, please let your professor know. You can talk with them after class, go to see them during their office hours or use the contact information on your syllabus. The next step would be to contact your academic advisor. They will review your classes and help you develop strategies for balancing your studies with your personal life. COR1 students can also discuss any academic challenges with their faculty mentor.

I want to get involved, but am not sure where to begin – what advice do you have?

The Office of Student Involvement (OSI), in Predolin 242 is a great resource in finding activities no matter your interests. As a matter of fact, if you have an idea for a new activity or student organization, the OSI can help you get it started! For more information visit: Student Activities

I am concerned about my finances – where can I go for help?

Two great resources are Edgewood Central and the Dean of Students office.

  • Edgewood Central: Stop by DeRicci 210, call (608) 663-4300 or email ECentral@edgewood.edu to learn more about your financial aid package
  • Dean of Students Office: Stop by Predolin 215, call (608) 663-2212, or email DeanofStudents@edgewood.edu to learn more about campus and community resources that can support you

I am worried about a friend – what resources are here at Edgewood that can help them?

You can always start by coming in to talk with someone in the Dean of Students office located in Predolin 215.

If you have an urgent concern that your friend may harm themselves or others, please contact Security immediately at (608) 663-4321. If the concern is during business hours, you can also walk your friend to Personal Counseling Services located in Dominican 122. For residents with an after-hours concern, you can also contact your Resident Assistant (RA) or the RA on duty.

For non-urgent concerns, please fill out an EC Cares referral for your friend at tinyurl.com/ECCares. This referral gets sent to the Dean of Students Office who will reach out to your friend to offer support and resources. If you have any questions about this process, contact us at DeanofStudents@edgewood.edu

I am having problems with a professor – what do I do?

If you would like support in thinking through how to approach your professor, please contact your advisor or the Dean of Students Office (Predolin 215). The Dean of Students Office also offers a formal Complaint Process so that we can best address concerns you have about your experience. Please email DeanofStudentsOffice@edgewood.edu for more information about this process.

I am having problems with my roommate – I need to talk with someone.

Having a roommate can be an exciting and scary situation when you start college. You should always attempt to resolve conflicts with your roommate by first having a calm, rational discussion. If you’ve already tried that, your RA is a valuable resource in helping you and your roommate settle any disagreements. Often times, having a third party mediate will allow you to understand each other’s viewpoints and come to a resolution.

My student is struggling and is not opening up to their family and/or friends – can your office help?

Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Edgewood College is limited in the amount of information that can be shared with parents and family about adult students. However, if you have concerns about a student, please call us at (608) 663-2212 so we can check in with the student and offer assistance if needed.