The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to the mission of Montclair State University and the Division of Student Development and Campus Life by providing support and advocacy to promote student success. Through intentional intervention and guidance, the Office of the Dean of Students collaborates with campus partners connecting students with appropriate services and ensuring the resolution of concerns that impact student academic and/or personal well-being. These cooperative relationships aim to develop students who are intellectual, resilient and civically engaged global citizens.
We Have Values
- Advocacy: We are committed to empowering students to become self-advocates. We stand up for students while encouraging them to take full advantage of opportunities and helping them maximize their educational experience within the University.
- Partnerships: We value understanding each other’s roles and responsibilities in order to collaborate effectively. Through these collaborations, we are able to connect students to appropriate services to address their needs.
- Leadership: We value building community respect by cultivating an environment that allows students to experience a wide spectrum of ideas, perspectives and culture.
- Courage: We stand up willingly and appropriately for what is right for the community as a whole by exhibiting confidence and tenacity to make bold decisions.
- Quality & Excellence: We value providing high-quality programs and services by moving beyond the status quo through continuous assessment and adapting to constantly changing needs.
- Integrity: We value honesty, truth and respect as individuals and as a community in our daily actions.
Important Forms/Policies
Human Dignity and Civility Statement
Montclair State University recognizes its responsibility to foster an atmosphere of respect, understanding and goodwill among individuals and groups, with special sensitivity to those most likely to be subjected to disrespect, abuse and misunderstanding because of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, race, religion and sexual orientation. The goal is to create an unbiased community where all individuals feel free to express themselves in ways that are appropriate in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society and to pursue their work and study in an atmosphere which values individuality and diversity. If you have any concern regarding this policy, please contact the Bias Education Response Team at 973-655-5114, or the Office of the Dean of Students at 973-655-4118.