Who We Are

We are the Office of the Dean of Students and the Division of Student Affairs. We mentor and counsel, and promote an environment that encourages intellectual exchange and individual expression. We help to provide programs and a rich residential environment where students can interact with each other, faculty, and staff. We are dedicated to providing an environment that will enable students to effectively engage in academic and intellectual work, community service, and other activities that enrich their time at Boston University.

Staff Members in the Dean of Students Office

Kenneth Elmore, Dean of Students
Jack Weldon, Associate Dean of Students
Denise Mooney, Associate Vice President of Enrollment and Student Affairs/Associate Dean of Students
Daryl DeLuca, Assistant Dean of Students
David Zamojski, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life
John Battaglino, Executive Director of Student Activities and Operations
Susan Cleaver, Director of Fiscal Affairs
Katherine Hasenauer, Assistant to the Dean of Students
Daniel Solworth, Assistant to the Dean of Students
Lucy Torres, Executive Secretary

Offices Within the Division of Student Affairs

Career Services
Orientation
Residence Life
Student Activities Office
Judicial Affairs
Howard Thurman Center
George Sherman Union
Community Service Center
Educational Resource Center
Disability Services

Community Resources

Keep Fire Safety In Mind

Two off-campus fires have affected our community since the beginning of the spring semester. Regardless if you live on or off campus, it is always important to review key fire safety information. Please visit Boston University’s Fire Safety website for crucial tips.

Nominate a Senior for Scarlet Key

The Dean of Students Office is currently soliciting nominations for the Scarlet Key and Honorary Scarlet Key Awards. Learn more about the award and nomination process here. Read more

Sexual Misconduct and the Judicial Process

An addition has just been posted to the University Lifebook regarding sexual misconduct and how it will be handled by the administration. Please read the policy here.

FYI Student Blog

Dean Elmore’s student staff have started their own blog, featuring frequently asked questions by people who call the office and the answers that everyone should know.