Dean of Students

The Division of Student Life is committed to upholding Hood’s mission and values.

    The division collaborates with numerous campus offices to provide an enriching and student-focused experience for our residential and commuter students. In addition, the Division of Student Life includes the following: Office of Residence Life and Student Engagement and Orientation.  Student conduct issues also fall under the purview of this division including ensuring compliance with the Student Handbook and the Academic Honor Code. 

    Currently, there is a national search underway for a new Dean of Students. For the fall semester 2023, Dr. Paige Eager (Dean of Faculty) and Dr. Sue Kolb (Athletic Director) are serving as interim Co-Deans of the Student Life Division. Bonnie Nipper serves as the Executive Assistant of the Student Life Division. The Division of Student Life can be reached through personal email addresses as well as the following general inboxes which are monitored Monday-Friday during regular business hours. Please allow for 24 hours for a response if you submit information through a general email address.

    Contact Information
    Email: deanofstudents@hood.edu
    Phone: 301-696-3235
    Office: Student Life Suite, 2nd floor, Whitaker Campus Center