Mission:

• The Office of Student Life and Development advances UMSNM’s Legacy by empowering students to learn, liberate, and lead through enriching co-curricular opportunities and learning experiences.

Vision:

• The Office of Student Life and Development advances UMSNM’s Legacy by empowering students to learn, liberate, and lead through enriching co-curricular opportunities and learning experiences.

Mandate:

• The Office of the Dean of Students supports student learning through programs and services that promote growth and development, communicate the values and standards of the UMSNM community, and advocate for students' needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Dean of Students maintains students’ discipline and oversees the general management of student affairs in accordance with the law, University Policies and Regulations.
• The officer is charged with the direct supervision and control of the halls of residence and all matters related to accommodation, feeding and sanitation for both residents and non-residents.
• Directs matters related to the operations of the students Guild, coordinates and guides the activities of students Associations, Students Leadership and Career Development events.
• The officer further, directs the organization and management of Students Sports, Games and Recreational activities and provides Administrative Secretariat support services to committees managing student affairs.
• He manages the Students’ Information Services in line with the School’s Communication Strategy..
• The Dean of Students, work hand in hand with the Secretary, Bursar for the smooth provision of welfare services to students
• The Dean of Students oversees the works of the Counselling Unit, Sports, Games and Recreational Unit, the Halls and Health Unit (Sickbay) for the wellbeing of students among many others

Office Hours:

The office is open Monday to Friday between the following hours:

• 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
• 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm