Mission:
The Dean’s Office provides holistic support as Williams students navigate their experiences at the College. In partnership with students, faculty and staff across campus, we aim to promote students’ growth and abilities during and after their college experience.
What We Do:
In supporting students, we encourage active problem solving, proactive use of resources, and meaningful community engagement. Some of the ways we do this include:
- Welcoming students to the Williams community
- Advising on academic life and personal balance
- Connecting students with campus resources tailored to their individual needs
- Talking through personal challenges
- Developing programming with campus partners
- Training and supporting student leaders
- Providing international student support
- Upholding community standards
Office Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. More details here.
Emergency/After Hours – Call Campus Safety & Security 413-597-4444
Committees that work closely with the Dean of the College
- Honor & Discipline (Click here)
- Committee on Academic Standing (Click here)
- Committee on Educational Affairs (Click here)
- Committee on Student Life (Click here)
- Diversity Action Research Team (Click here)
- Williams Reads (Click here)
Our Staff
Sr. Associate Dean of Students
Hopkins Hall
413-597-4171
Program & Administrative Manager
Hopkins Hall
413-597-4261
Associate Dean of Students / Director of International Student Services
Hopkins Hall
413-597-4171
Associate Dean of Students / Dean of Williams Firsts
Hopkins Hall
413-597-4171
Associate Dean for Senior Year Students and Director of Students in Transition
Hopkins Hall
413-597-4320
Dean of the College, Frederick Rudolph '42 - Class of 1965 Professor of American Culture
Hopkins Hall
413-597-2044
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Hopkins Hall
413-597-3371
Administrative Coordinator
Hopkins Hall
413-597-4265
Senior Associate Dean of Academic Engagement and Winter Study
Hopkins Hall
413-597-4261
Assistant Director of International Student Services
Hopkins Hall
413-597-2786
Director of CARE Team Outreach and Health Education
Paresky Center, Rm 202
413-597-3165
Associate Dean for Sophomore Year Students and Director of Transfer and Non-Traditional Students Services
Hopkins Hall
413-597-4171
Associate Dean of Students / Dean of First Year Students
Hopkins Hall
413-597-2815