Welcome to the Office of the Dean of Students

About Us

The Office of the Dean of Students primary responsibility is to enhance the quality of student life outside of the classroom. The Office of the Dean of Students collaborates with many departments within Student Affairs and the academic division to help students integrate their out of classroom experiences with their academic learning. We encourage every student to take advantage of the leadership development opportunities, co-curricular programming, diversity initiatives, and volunteer services that the Division of Student Affairs has to offer.

The Office of the Dean of Students is also concerned about the moral and ethical development of our students. We expect our students to play an active and respectful role in community life at Fairfield University and adhere to University Code of Conduct. We help students make responsible decisions through peer mentor programs, one-on-one meetings with agents of the Dean's office, and creative, educational programs.

Contact Information

Barone Campus Center, 4th floor
Main Number: (203) 254-4211
Fax: (203) 254-4014
DOSoffice@fairfield.edu

Staff

Image: Karen Donoghue Karen Donoghue
Dean of Students		 Image: K Nickolenko Kimberly L. Nickolenko, M.A.
Associate Dean of Students
Image: C Fain Caroline Fain
Program Assistant		 Image: M Minerly Madeline Minerly
Program Assistant
Image: Rita Sherwood Rita Sherwood
Administrative Assistant		    

Student Handbook

All students should be familiar with the contents of the Student Handbook.

Stag Explorers

Stag Explorers is a pilot program to provide an opportunity for first-year students to connect with a peer after a first offense of non-serious policy violation in their first six weeks.

Fairfield University values each of its students as an individual with unique abilities and potential, and it respects the personal and academic freedom of all its members. At the same time, it seeks to develop a greater sense of community within itself, a sense that all of its members belong to and are involved in the University, sharing common goals and a common commitment to truth and justice, and manifesting in their lives the common concern for others.

Students who participate in this program will have the opportunity for non-judgmental, candid dialogue intended to glean the types of decisions they are making in their lives and challenge them to better understand their needs, the needs of the Fairfield community, and implications of further conflicts with policy on their lives within this community and beyond.