Dean of the College

The Dean of the College staff is student-centered in our approach to creating an enriching and safe campus environment for students. We focus on developing opportunities for students to learn and lead beyond a formal classroom setting.

A photograph of Paul McLoughlin, vice president and dean of the college, outside in Hancock Commons — Paul McLoughlin, vice president and dean of the college

Message From the Dean

Dear students,

The Dean of the College (DoC) Division includes more than 100 staff from 20 departments who are committed to deepening your Colgate residential liberal arts education. Our focus is you and your place in the community. Whether celebrating your successes, helping you learn from one another, or encouraging you to better understand yourself and your purpose, the DoC furthers Colgate’s educational mission through its student-centered approach, exceptional services, and learning opportunities. We recognize the talents and contributions of all students and work to create an equitable experience for each student.

We take great pride in this commitment to you. Let us know how we can help.

Paul J. McLoughlin II, Ph.D.
Vice President and Dean of the College

Student learning begins with a rich and varied educational experience that integrates the formal academic program with all of campus life. Colgate students will develop habits of learning and ways of living that are characteristic of a residential liberal arts education and that are guided by intellectualism, citizenship, accountability, diversity and inclusion, personal growth and wellness, and a lifelong connection to Colgate. The Dean of the College Division promotes open and respectful exchange of ideas and perspectives, deepening our commitment to human understanding and to the common good. The division furthers Colgate’s educational mission through its student-centered approach, exceptional services, and learning opportunities.

The Dean of the College recognizes and appreciates the unique talents and contributions of each individual with whom we work. The division encourages ongoing diversity education and expects our staff to approach this endeavor with a sense of open-mindedness and willingness to experience the unfamiliar with respectful communication. We facilitate exploration, learning, and understanding of identity development and social justice issues, resulting in an inclusive and supportive community where each voice is heard and valued.

The staff in the Dean of the College Division are committed to the following guiding principles as they develop, promote, and sustain a vibrant and inclusive residential learning community at Colgate University.

Aligned in Purpose and Collaborative: The division creates a valuable educational experience for every student through collaboration and the alignment of departmental goals, the mission of the division, as well as Colgate’s Third Century Plan. We are collaborative and aligned educators and multidisciplinary practitioners.
DEI-Conscious and Creators of Belonging: We celebrate diversity, seek inclusion, ensure accessibility, and are equity-minded in our practice. These commitments are embedded in everything we do because belonging, academic and personal achievement, and learning to live respectfully with one another in communities is central to a more equitable society. We work to create environments where everyone feels they belong.
One Team, Countless Perspectives: We build meaningful and respectful relationships by respecting diversity of thought and expression in the workplace.
Recognition Culture: Each of us is responsible for creating a culture of recognition and appreciation that promotes personal and professional purpose and pride in our work. Each person’s individual contribution to the mission deserves to be celebrated.
Lifelong Learning: We value professional development and continual learning that inspires both creativity and innovative strategies to student development. There is always more to learn and new opportunities to incorporate research into our practice.
Intentional Program Designers: We subscribe to a curricular model for program and policy creation and use assessment to improve our effectiveness. We provide transformative education and student development by being intentional with outcomes and through a regular use of assessment to improve effectiveness.
Holistic Education: We are committed to comprehensive, transformative education that integrates academic learning and student development. A focus on teaching and learning across students’ college experience, and to their post-graduate lives, includes providing developmentally appropriate amounts of support, challenge, accountability, and encouragement to students.

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