Division of Student Affairs Mission Statement:

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to holistically developing and supporting students’ success through innovative opportunities and resources. We provide a person-centered experience that prioritizes agency, engagement, and preparedness for students to live and design an abundant life. 

 

Message from the Vice President for Student Affairs:

At Wheaton, community is at the center of the work we do in the division of student affairs. We are committed to supporting students as they navigate their academic and social experiences as they engage with the life of the college.

What makes Wheaton an exceptional place is that the majority of our students live in our residence halls, eat in dining halls, join clubs and organizations, participate or support athletic teams, attend our concerts, theater performances and lectures, and take advantage of our support services. We have launched our new Life and Career Design Institute that introduces students to thinking about their life and career aspirations starting in their first year at Wheaton. Starting with self-awareness and exploring different fields that match their skillset.

Students can reach out to a number of office within student affairs, including the Dean of Students Office. Students might be seeking assistance with a difficult personal or academic situation, or you would like an objective point of view or perhaps mediation with other students or faculty.  Students may be sorting out family or health concerns that might affect their academic plans, or  have ideas about how to make their own, and others’ Wheaton experiences better. The dean of students office is available.

I look forward to seeing everyone on campus this fall. GO LYONS!

Darnell T. Parker, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Parker’s Open Office Hours:
Fridays 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Contact us

Office of Vice President and the Dean of Students
Park Hall 103
508-286-8218
Fax: 508-286-3470
Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m.