Dean of Students
Dean of Students
Welcome to the Dean of Students Office!
The Dean of Students is here to help facilitate your transition into Rowan University, support your growth in and out of the classroom, and prepare you for personal and professional life after Rowan. As you explore the many offerings at Rowan, you will find that students are at the center of everything we plan, provide, promote and promise.
As you live, learn and grow at Rowan University, we pledge that we will encourage you to embrace opportunities that enrich your academic experience, offer support when you make difficult decisions, challenge you to develop healthy choices regarding behavior and wellness, offer you experiences that foster civic responsibility and cultural engagement, celebrate your individuality, and help you grow as a leader.
We know that choosing a University is one of the most exciting life decisions you will ever make. We’re delighted that you have chosen Rowan University. And we’re committed to making sure that, day in and day out, you get the most out of your Rowan experience.
How do I report?
Supporting our communnity by upholding community standards and support students. This includes information on University policies and procedures.
Seeking Assistance
Resources supporting students with emergency assistance, food support, hardship, and resiliency coaching.
Contact Us
Dean of Students Office
Savitz Hall, Rm. 339
(856) 256-4283
deanofstudents@rowan.edu
Are you or someone you know in crisis now?
For situations involving immediate threat to life, call 911.
If you are having a mental health crisis and want to speak to the on call counselor after hours, you can call the Wellness Center at 856-256-4333 and press 3 to be connected.
In case of emergency on campus, please contact Public Safety: 856-256-4911.
They can also connect students to an on-call counselor after hours.
Residential students can contact a Residential Learning and University Housing staff member on-call for your building.
Quick Links
Request Absence Notification
Students are expected to follow Rowan University's classroom attendance policy and notify instructors of individual course absences, in advance if possible, and to develop a plan, with a timetable, to make up missed coursework. Also reference your course syllabi for additional information regarding class absences and make-up work as allowing make-up work is at the discretion of the instructor. The Dean of Students Office can assist with absence notification for indivudal absences of three (3) or more consecutive days or for approved University group travel.
Students will be required to provide verifiable documentation regarding the reason for the absences to the Dean of Students Office. Though notification may be provided by the Dean of Students Office, arrangements for make-up work, make-up exams, or possible assignment adjustments are the responsibility of the student.
The specific details for the absence will not be shared beyond the Dean of Students Office. The reasons for the absence that will be sent to the instructors will be categorized in one of the following: Authorized University Action, Illness, Injury, Family Emergency.
It is not the practice of the Dean of Students Office to document short-term illness, medical reasons, or personal reasons that may have caused a student to miss class for less than three days. If the student is absent fewer than three days, it is his/her responsibility to contact his/her instructors personally, or leave a message with the department program associate. The Dean of Students Office will notify instructors when the student is absent for fewer than three days if the reason for the absence is exceptional (family or personal emergency or a death in the family).
Documentation may be submitted to the Dean of Students Office (located on the second floor of Savitz Hall, Rm.339) using this online form. If additional information is required or there are questions, a member of our staff will contact you.
Submit a Bias Report
Student Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
Rowan University enforces a no tolerance policy in regards to an incident of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Office of Student Equity & Compliance (OSEC), located in Savitz Hall, Rm 203, provides students support and protection under Title VI.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects people from discrimination based on race, color or national origin in programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title VI states that:
“No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation for Employees
The State of New Jersey is committed to providing every State employee and prospective State employee with a work environment free from unlawful discrimination as well as harassment. New Jersey prohibits the following forms of discrimination, under its Law Against Discrimination: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability. The following links represent the current related Rowan University policies:
- Rowan University Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace and Educational Environment
- Model Procedures for Internal Complaints
- NJ Discrimination Complaint Processing Form
If you would like more information about the process or are unsure if your experience is covered by the Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in Workplace, please call 856-256-5494 to schedule an appointment.
Employees can File a Complaint Here
An Employee 24 hour alertline is also available at 855-431-9967 or https://rowan.edu/integrityline.
Submit a Cares Team Report
Cares Team reporting is designed to encourage early identification of individuals who may be experiencing difficulty socially, with academics, coping with their environment or dealing with a life circumstance. The Cares Team meets weekly to discuss submitted reports and determine the appropriate outreach plan for moving forward.
If you feel the student is in imminent risk of harm to self or others, contact 9-1-1 immediately.
Reports submitted to the Cares Team are reviewed during normal business hours (M-F, 8am-4:30pm) and is not monitored after hours, on weekends, or during official University holidays.
COVID-19 Concerns
We know that students, faculty, and staff have many questions and concerns with regard to COVID-19. Rowan University has a number of expectations, guidelines, policies, procedures, and requirements in place to help promote safety, security, and well-being.
This link can be used to allow students, faculty, staff, and other constituents to express their thoughts, concerns about non-compliance, recommendations, etc. specifically related to COVID-19 to our attention.
Online COVID Reporting Form
As Rowan University continues to address COVID-19 in the most flexible manner possible while maintaining a high level of commitment to the health and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and guests, this process is critical to our success. While we support being more flexible with options for COVID isolation/quarantine, we cannot compromise on the importance of individuals reporting COVID-related information. After completing this COVID On-Line Contact Tracing Form, please refer to the guidance document we provide related to what you need to do during your period of isolation/quarantine.
Report a Crime
To report a crime or if you have information about a crime please contact the Department of Public Safety at 856-256-4922 (non emergent line).
To remain anonymous call our Crime Tip Line: 856-256-7428.
For non emergent incidents occurring off-campus in the town of Glassboro, please call Glassboro Police at 856-881-1500.
Submit an Incident Report
Anyone who thinks they are a victim of or a witness to an alleged violation may submit a statement form to Public Safety, Office of Residential Learning & University Housing, or the Community Standards Office*. One must realize that the accused student(s)/organization will have a right to review the statement and call into question any allegations. You must be prepared to give an account of your complaint in a disciplinary hearing if needed.
To report a policy violation with the Office of Community Standards please complete and submit the Community Standards Referral Form. Submission of this form may initiate an investigation into the incident to determine if charges under the Student Code of Conduct are appropriate.
This does not constitute filing an official police report. To file an official police report, please contact Rowan Public Safety at 856-256-4922 (non emergent line). For non emergent incidents occurring off-campus in the town of Glassboro, please call Glassboro Police at 856-881-1500.
* Please be aware that reports regarding alleged discrimination, harassment, sexual or gender-harassment, domestic or dating violence should be submitted through the Title IX Complaint Form with the Office of Student Equity and Compliance. For more information regarding the Sexual Misconduct policy and Title IX please refer to the Office of Student Equity and Complaince.
Alleged bias-related incidents should be submitted through the Student Complaint form for Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation with the Office of Student Equity and Compliance (OSEC).
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES PLEASE CALL 911.
General Complaints or Concerns
This link can be used to share general concerns and information. Individuals who are not sure where they should report a concern or information are encouraged to use this form.
Provide Service Feedback
How are we doing?
We want to hear from you!
We have created a brief survey to collect feedback related to your customer service experience here at Rowan. Please help us continue to improve our level of service by providing feedback through the PROFound Service Survey. Your time and input are sincerely appreciated.
*Survey responses are anonymous.
Report Injuries/Medical Concerns and/or Mental Health Concerns
Submit a Title IX Report
All members of the University community have the right to be free from any form of sexual violence, harassment or exploitation. If you have been sexually assaulted, experienced domestic or dating violence, stalking, sexual harassment or any form of sexual exploitation, you may choose to report it. You may choose to report the incident to the police and/or to Rowan University. You may pursue either, both or none of these options.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in all educational settings for both students and employees. The law states:
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
– Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX)
Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and all members of the University community have the right to be free from any form of sexual violence, sexual harassment, or sexual exploitation. Rowan University does not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual misconduct of any kind.
To Report Student Sexual Misconduct or Sexual Harassment
For a flyer with information about what to do if you experience sexual assault click here.
Anonymous Reporting:
Call the 24-hour Alertline: 855-431-9967 or go to http://rowan.edu/integrityline
