Dean of Students
Here to help you navigate life at Hood.
The Office of the Dean of Students helps students navigate challenges and connect with campus resources. Whether you need support during an extended absence, have a concern, or would like to meet with Dr. Johnson, our office can help you identify the next step. Contact us at deanofstudents@hood.edu or 301-696-3235.
As Dean of Students, Dr. Johnson oversees the Office of Housing and Residence Life and the Office of Student Engagement and Orientation. Together, these offices support students’ experiences in campus housing, student organizations, events, and the transition to Hood.
Contact Information
Email: deanofstudents@hood.edu
Phone: 301-696-3235
Office: Student Life Suite, 2nd floor, Whitaker Campus Center
| How Can We Help You? Whether you have a question, need assistance, or aren't sure where to turn, we're here to help. | |
|---|---|
| Report a Class Absence | Report an Incident |
| Contact Housing & Residence Life | Contact Student Engagement |
In his role, Johnson collaborates directly with students to oversee Hood’s Office of Residence Life and the Office of Student Engagement and Orientation, providing a meaningful, enriching and student-focused experience for Hood residents and commuters.
Johnson holds more than 20 years of experience in higher education leadership, most recently serving as vice president for student affairs at Bowie State University. Johnson also previously served as associate vice president for student engagement at Marymount University and dean of student affairs at Dillard University.
Johnson attended Augustana College as an undergraduate before earning his first advanced degree, an M.S. in higher education administration, from Western Illinois University. Johnson will complete his second doctorate in philosophy in organizational leadership from the University of the Cumberlands. Johnson currently holds his first doctorate of management from the University of Phoenix.
Your Hood experience extends beyond the classroom—and Student Life helps you make the most of it. Whether you live on campus or commute, we’re here to help you find your people, get involved and feel at home at Hood. Through Housing and Residence Life, Student Engagement and Orientation, we create opportunities to build friendships, explore interests and take the lead. We also work with campus partners to support students and help foster a respectful community through the student conduct process.
Office of the Dean of Students – deanofstudents@hood.edu
- Dr. Demetrius Johnson, Dean of Students
- Bonnie Nipper, Executive Assistant to the Dean of Students
Residence Life – mailto: residencelife@hood.edu
- Taylor Gist, Director of Residence Life
- Marcnoly Anozil, Assistant Director of Residence Life
- Cassidy Agnor, Graduate Assistant
- Tam Stanford, Graduate Assistant
Student Engagement and Orientation
- Christine Marconi, Director of Student Engagement and Orientation
- Shannon McHenry, Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Orientation
- Alyssa Murtaugh, Graduate Assistant
- Melvin Gurung, Graduate Assistant
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