Student Life and Academic Development

From the Dean of Student Life and Academic Development

It is with great excitement that I welcome you to Lesley University and the web-pages for the Division of Student Life and Academic Development, fondly known on campus as SLAD. The Division of Student Life and Academic Development, located at 23 Mellen Street, is responsible for monitoring the overall quality of life for undergraduate and graduate students at Lesley. The Division provides a range of services and programs based at the main campus and at The Art Institute of Boston to support the academic, career, and personal development of all students, on and off campus.

The Division of Student Life and Academic Development includes the following offices and departments: the Dean of Student Life and Academic Development, Athletics, Career Resource Center, Center for Academic Achievement, Disability Services for Students, Community Service, Counseling Center, International Student Services, Multicultural Student Services, Residence Life, Student Activities, Orientations, Student Health Service, and Student Immunizations. In addition, SLAD oversees the Graduate and Adult Student Advisory Council, the UNITY Gospel Choir, the University Hall Art Exhibits, and a discounted a MBTA discounted Semester Pass Program for travel on the greater Boston public transportation system. The Dean of Student Life and staff also provide services related to Lesley policies such as harassment and discrimination.

As co-curricular educators, staff in the Division of Student Life and Academic Development delight in assisting students, as they pursue their education goals. Together, with members of the larger Lesley University community, we work hard to create a supportive, stimulating, and safe environment for our students to learn and live in. I hope you find the information contained in these pages helpful. Please feel free to call on us, if we can assist you in any way.

Sincerely,
Nathaniel G. Mays, Ph.D.
Dean of Student Life and Academic Development