Contact the Dean of Students Office

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The Dean of Students office is committed to creating and sustaining a positive campus environment that embraces equity and inclusion, and which strives to promote student success inside and outside the classroom. 

Working with the entire Student Life Division, and in partnership with Whittier's faculty, the Dean of Students office provides high-quality, co-curricular student programs and services designed to foster learning and personal development.

For a complete listing of student resources visit Poet Central

If you would like to meet with a staff member from the Dean of Students office, drop by the office during office hours or make an appointment by using the contact information below. You may also call 562.907.4233 or deanofstudents@whittier.edu with general questions. 

Location

Campus Center
Building A - First Floor
Office 142
 

Staff

Ken Kelly

Interim Associate Dean of Students & Director of CARE

Xenia Markowitt

Vice President & Dean of Students
xmarkowi@whittier.edu

Joseph Melendez

He/Him/His
Director of Housing and Residential Life
562.907.4878
jmelende@whittier.edu
residentiallife@whittier.edu

Mikiba Morehead

She/Her/Hers
Interim Title IX and Bias
titleix@whittier.edu

MariaCristina Navaja

She/Her/Hers
Director of Veteran Services
562.907.4234
mnavaja@whittier.edu
veterans@whittier.edu

Frances Romo

She/Her/Hers
Senior Advisor & Assistant to the Vice President
562.907.4898
fromo@whittier.edu
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