Office of the Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students has a wide range of responsibilities including:

• support for the student community
• educational engagement
• community partnerships
• mentoring initiatives

The Dean of Students is also responsible for student discipline and student complaints and appeals.

Areas of responsibility

Chaplaincy

The Chaplaincy is based in a purpose–built, multi-faith and multi-cultural centre. Both students and staff are welcome to take time out for the spiritual side of life.

• Head: Revd. Allan Smith, Chaplain
• Find out more about the Chaplaincy.

Community Partnership Office

The Community Partnership Office monitors, improves and impacts on community-based engagement and interaction with the local community.

• Head: Geraldine Ward, Dean of Students
• Find out more about the Community Partnership Office.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing delivers a range of professional, specialist services to support you with emotional, mental health, disability and health related issues.

• Heads: Lena Kloos Head of Student Wellbeing and Emma Diston Deputy Head of Student Wellbeing (Disability)
• Find out more about Student Wellbeing.

Medical Centre

The medical practice on the Hatfield College Lane campus has been specifically developed to meet the needs of students living on campus or in the local area.

• Find out more about the Medical Centre.

University Day Nursery

The University has a Day Nursery on the College Lane Campus and is committed to the provision of childcare facilities for use by the students and staff.

• Head: Karen Conroy
• Find out more about the Day Nursery.

Contact the Office of the Dean of Students

Email the Office of the Dean of Students for more information on any of the above.