About DSL

We Are Here for Students

For the better part of two centuries MIT has earned a reputation for educational and research excellence. Learning that happens inside the classroom is amplified by that which happens outside of the classroom. These opportunities enrich students’ lives and help them build skills as leaders, organizers, and problem-solvers. Our common goal is to help our diverse community of students thrive intellectually, physically, spiritually, and personally.

We partner with students, faculty, and staff to develop enriching environments and experiences that promote students’ knowledge, wellbeing, independence, and accountability.

Our Priorities

Each year, Vice Chancellor Akirah Bradley-Armstrong and the senior leadership team in DSL set priorities to enhance the MIT student experience and advance the work of the division. These priorities respond to the changing needs of students and support

Akirah Bradley-Armstrong

Vice Chancellor, Division of Student Life

 

 

Full Biography

DSL Organization – Senior Staff

As educators, we facilitate opportunities for learning more about ourselves and others, developing the capacity for human understanding, and solving problems in creative and innovative ways.

Meet the Full Team

Peter D Cummings

Job title Executive Director for Administration Departments Administration & Operations • DSL Senior Leadership

pdc@mit.edu

Erin Farrell

Pronouns She/Her Job title Sr. Assoc Dean, Stud Engagmnt & Campus Activities Departments Dean of Student Life • DSL Senior Leadership • Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement Office

erindf@mit.edu

David Friedrich

Job title Sr. Associate Dean, Housing & Residential Services Departments DSL Senior Leadership • Housing and Residential Services

dfriedr@mit.edu

G. Anthony Grant

Job title Department Head/Director of Athletics Departments Athletics • DSL Senior Leadership

gagrant@mit.edu

Elizabeth Green

Job title Sr. Director, Assessment & Employee Development Departments Administration & Operations • DSL Senior Leadership

lizgreen@mit.edu

Amy Kinch

Job title Chief of Staff for Student Life Departments Administration & Operations • DSL Senior Leadership

afkinch@mit.edu

Andrew Mankus

Job title Sr. Director, Campus Dining Departments Dining • DSL Senior Leadership

amankus@mit.edu

Kate McCarthy

Pronouns She/Her Job title Sr. Assoc. Dean, Support, Wellbeing, & Belonging Departments Dean of Student Life • DSL Senior Leadership • Support, Wellbeing, and Belonging

kmcc@mit.edu

David Randall

Job title Dean of Student Life Departments Dean of Student Life • DSL Senior Leadership

drandall@mit.edu

Mathew Shepard

Job title Sr. Associate Dean, Student Conduct & Community Standards Departments DSL Senior Leadership • Office of Student Conduct

mshepard@mit.edu

Helen Wang

Job title Sr. Associate Dean, Residential & Community Life Departments DSL Senior Leadership • Residential & Community Life

helenyw@mit.edu

Meet the Full Team

Committee on Student Life

The Committee on Student Life focuses on enhancing the student experience, and the quality of the learning and living environment at MIT, with a particular focus on community issues. Its responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the effectiveness and availability of Institute-wide support services for students, and the relationships among students, the Institute, and faculty.
• Reviewing and recommending changes to policies on student life to the Faculty and the Vice Chancellor.
• Coordinating and promoting innovative student life programs, especially those involving faculty, and ensuring successful initiatives are integrated into Faculty regulations and practices.
• Collaborating with other faculty committees, student organizations, and MIT departments on student life matters, and communicating relevant issues to the MIT community.
• Acting as the faculty advisory body to the Vice Chancellor.

Heads of House

A unique feature of residential life at MIT is the faculty Heads of House. Heads live in the residences and lead a team that includes graduate students, staff, and peer mentors to offer academic and personal support to students.

Careers at DSL

We support students in discovering a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and joy. We value shared governance and collaboration, and lead with integrity, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement

More from DSL

Awards

DSL hosts and contributes to a variety of opportunities to recognize excellence and commitment across the campus.

Key Initiatives

From campus renovations to working groups focused on policies, DSL is engaged in a wide variety of efforts to improve student life at MIT.