Student Handbook

Student Handbook
College Policies

Administrative Organization

President of the College Barry Mills, the chief executive officer of the College, is involved with all aspects of Bowdoin’s operations and holds formal responsibility for intellectual leadership. He carries out the policies of the Board of Trustees, leads Bowdoin’s short- and long-term planning, operating and capital budgeting, and establishes fiscal and programmatic priorities. President Mills holds open office hours from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. on Fridays in the Morrell Lounge in David Saul Smith Union to meet and talk with students. The President’s Office is located on the second floor of Hawthorne-Longfellow Hall.

Dean of Student Affairs Timothy W. Foster is chief student affairs officer at the College and is responsible for much of the student experience beyond the classroom. He oversees a wide variety of campus offices that provide programs and services to Bowdoin students and serves as the principal voice relaying student concerns to the president of the College and the Board of Trustees. The Dean is responsible for overseeing the College disciplinary system in collaboration with the associate/assistant deans, the director of residential life, the office of safety and security, and the Judicial Board. The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs is located on the second floor of Moulton Union.

Dean for Academic Affairs Cristle Collins Judd is the chief academic officer of the College and is responsible for matters of general academic policy and faculty personnel policy. She oversees all aspects of the College that support the academic program, including the Library, Museums, the Center for Learning and Teaching, the Registrar’s Office, the Coastal Studies Center, etc. She also oversees the use of academic spaces, including classroom design and renovation, and plays a lead role in academic building projects such as the new recital hall and the Museum of Art renovation. The Dean for Academic Affairs promotes discussions of curriculum and pedagogy, plays a central role in obtaining institutional grants and funding for student and faculty research, and undertakes regular reviews of departments and programs. The Dean is involved in recruiting and hiring faculty and in faculty tenure and promotion decisions. The Office of the Dean for Academic Affairs is located on the second floor of Hawthorne-Longfellow Hall.

Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer S. Catherine Longley oversees many areas of the College administration, including all aspects of the College’s budget from planning to implementation; the administration of College finances, cash management, real estate and properties, and risk management; the Controller’s Office, including all accounting services; Dining Service and the  Bookstore; Facilities Management, including the Events and Summer Programs Office and Campus Services; the Office of Safety and Security; and Human Resources. The Treasurer’s Office is located in Ham House at 3 Bath Road.

Senior Vice President for Planning and Development and Secretary of the College William A. Torrey has oversight for the offices relating to fund-raising, alumni affairs, public relations, communications and the Board of Trustees. He also has responsibility for community relations and College relations with the state and federal governments. In addition, he oversees the Children’s Center. His office is located at 85 Federal Street.

Interim Dean of Admissions Scott Meiklejohn is responsible for the recruitment and selection of new students including all first-year and transfer students. He oversees the staff of the Admissions Office and the Student Aid Office and works with the Faculty Committee on admissions and financial aid to develop admissions and financial aid policies for the College. The Admissions Office is located in Burton-Little House at the corner of Park Row and College Street.

Senior Vice President for Investments Paula J. Volent is responsible for the oversight and management of the College’s endowment and planned giving investments, reporting directly to the president of the College and the Trustee Investment Committee. Her office is located at 80 Federal Street.

Chief Information Officer Mitchel Davis is responsible for coordinating technology for all academic and administrative departments at the College. Reporting directly to the president, he plays a key leadership role in collaborative analysis and design of the College’s technology strategy and resource allocation in support of learning and teaching, faculty research, and institutional management. He oversees a staff of forty-five technical professionals. He is instrumental in making Bowdoin one of the most technically advanced liberal arts colleges in the country. The CIO’s office is located on the third floor of Hawthorne-Longfellow Hall.