Vision
Student Services understands Bishop’s University to be a learning community
in which the student is the centre of our educational mission.
Contact
Jackie Bailey
Dean of Student Affairs
Office hours: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Marjorie Donald Building, Room 221
For an appointment with the Dean or additional information, please contact
Pam Graham by email, or by phone: 819-822-9600 Ext 2766
We commit ourselves to work together with students and with all partners, both teaching and non- teaching, to enhance the quality of student life so that each student may experience the fullest personal growth, enjoy a learning environment that is just, mutually respectful and strives for academic excellence.
We support an atmosphere where both freedom of expression and civility are powerfully affirmed.
Further, we endorse a disciplined community where individuals accept their reciprocal obligations for the common good; where well-defined procedures of governance guide behaviour; where service to students is encouraged; and where a caring community supports the well-being of each individual.
Finally, we support the University as a community in which the heritage of Bishop’s is remembered, the contribution of students is honoured; where the rituals affirming tradition are acknowledged and the procedures governing change are widely shared.
Confidentiality
All individual meetings with the Dean are kept strictly confidential. In keeping with provincial law, your name and the nature of the discussion will not be revealed to anyone (including parents) without your permission or except as necessary, with legally authorized persons, to help resolve your problem.
When to see the Dean
- When you want to discuss issues of University policy and student life in general - to become informed, voice criticisms or demonstrate support.
- To explore a complaint informally and confidentially first and evaluate your options.
- To make suggestions for the improvement of Student Services, Ancillary Services and the quality of campus life.
- To bring forward complaint about areas under the jurisdiction of the Dean which cannot first be resolved with the manager of the service in question.
- Regarding issues of discipline, safety, academic standing and resources for assistance, special funding for student projects, and alcohol permits.
- To talk about programs, facilities and issues of joint concern to the S.R.C. and the University.
- In the event of the death of a student, please contact the Dean of Student Affairs Office for the policy and procedure to follow.
DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
As senior administrator and officer of the University, the Dean’s mandate includes:
- Concern for the overall need and long-term improvement of student life, Student Services and the efficient operation of certain Ancillary Services.
- Responsibility for the overall coordination and quality of Student Services (Athletics, Campus Ministry, Counselling Services, Employment Resource Centre, Health Services, Residence Life, Security).
- Responsibility for the following Ancillary Services including: Arena, Bookstore, Residence & Conference Services, Golf Course, Sports Centre and Sports Medicine.
- Student Conduct - The Dean of Student Affairs is responsible for ensuring respect for the Charter of Student Rights and Responsibilities. This includes receiving student complaints about alleged infringements of their rights by other students or University staff members and resolving these.
It also includes providing support to the Committee on Student Conduct - primarily to ensure that all existing procedures are defensible in light of principles of due process and natural justice. He is also responsible for recommending appropriate sanctions to the Principal in cases of major violations of the Charter of Student Rights and Responsibilities. - Working closely with the S.R.C., at times, his role is that of an advisor and partner on projects initiated either by the university or the S.R.C. At others, his role is that of ensuring the respect of the University’s policies and approving the use of University property for major student activities and events.
