"Dean College is the ideal choice for those that want to invest in themselves. The amount of student support and attention is unmatched. The administration, faculty and staff know each student personally and are all committed to their achievement. Regardless of where you are both academically and personally when you begin at Dean, your options are unlimited to transform yourself by the time you graduate."

Iris's biggest piece of advice to prospective students is to visit campus. "Whether you are new to the college process or considering transferring, I encourage you to come for a visit. Our campus is absolutely beautiful and you will feel welcome just walking around it. Once you start talking to people you will immediately understand the special place that this is and learn that there are people here who care about you from the minute we meet you."

When not on campus, Iris enjoys spending time with her family including two daughters who are a great source of pride. One is a recent college graduate who is just starting out blazing her own trail and another who is just starting college. "For the parents reading this putting their first child through college, I can promise you, it gets easier very soon! Call me and I’ll talk you through it."

Iris holds a M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from Boston University and a B.S. in Psychology from Syracuse University. She has served on local, regional and national boards and is past-president of the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA). Additionally, she has presented at numerous conferences both locally and nationally and has served as a volunteer counselor at Framingham High School, assisting students and families with the college application and financial aid process. 

Getting to Know Iris

Favorite Course Ever Taken
Social Psychology, if I have to pick just one.

Who was your Academic Mentor?
The greatest influence in my academic life was my father who instilled in me to always do the absolute best I could and never settle for anything but “excellent.”

Favorite Pastime
Seeing a great movie, Sudoku, Baking.

What's on your bucket list?
Tennis at Wimbledon to see the Championships in person.

What does the Dean Difference mean to you?
It is the reason I am here at Dean. It means that you will get a college experience like no other surrounded by people whose primary goal is your success, not just as a student, but also as a person.

During her time at Dean Alexis was involved with various clubs and organizations on campus including position as an Orientation Leader, Community Advisor, Work Study Student, Student Ambassador and an intern for the Office of Admissions for two consecutive summers.

Alexis loves to help other students find their way during their college search process She believes the best part about the Dean community is the opportunity for students to succeed towards their own personal goals with endless amounts of support!

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Arielle joins the Dean Admissions team after recently graduating with her Masters in School Counseling from Manhattan College.

As a Dance major at Dean, Christy performed in several college productions, her favorites being Dance Company and Cabaret. She was also active in campus life, serving as president of the Residence Hall Association.

"My time at Dean was fabulous and I never tire from showing off our beautiful campus and facilities," Christy says. She enjoys being a part of the admissions team and looks forward to student auditions, hoping to see the next star before they make it big.

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"I feel that my teaching duties allow me to see the academic side of student life in ways that other administrators don't because of their positions and responsibilities. This allows me to gain other perspectives on what works and what needs to be enhanced as we look at ways to improve the student experience here at Dean." 

Larry has seen a parade of associate degree alumni transfer on to four-year colleges, both inside and outside New England. These options were not available to them before earning their Dean degree, boosting their grades and finding an academic focus.

"It has been very rewarding to see these students come back and visit campus and tell us of those positive experiences that Dean helped provide."

Larry lives nearby with his wife Susan and often spends time on weekends visiting the grandchildren. He ran cross country and track in high school and college and still runs local road races. In 2009, he won his age group in the 1500 meter run in the Massachusetts Senior Olympics. 

Larry holds a B.S. and an M.Ed. degree from Springfield College as well as M.Ed.'s in Special Education (UMass-Boston) and History (Framingham State University).

An Alumni of Dean, Joe graduated with his B.A. in Theatre and now serves as an Admissions Counselor and the Recruitment Coordinator for the School of the Arts.  

During his time at Dean, Joe was heavily involved on campus including being a Community Advisor, Orientation leader and Orientation Co-Chair, along with taking part in several theatrical productions both on campus and within the Boston area. 

Joe enjoys sharing his experiences and stories with prospective students and ensuring them with the many opportunities for students to be successful inside and outside the classroom here at Dean.

Contact Maureen: 

Having guided her own two children through what seemed like countless college tours, she can identify with the families visiting our campus and looking for the best possible fit.

“It is a pleasure to assist our applicant families as they are introduced to all that Dean College has to offer — from our baccalaureate degree programs to our renowned academic support services. I know that Dean may be one of many visits a family is making during the search process and we do our best to represent The Dean Difference. Visitors are impressed by the level of attention they receive during their visit to our campus — a preview of what Dean students experience each day.” 

Maureen holds a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Massachusetts and an M.A. from Simmons College. Prior to joining Dean, Maureen had a successful career in the financial services industry and was also employed in elementary education. A Franklin resident since 1985, she is a great resource for families wanting to learn more about the area and its amenities.

Janet has experienced firsthand what a great school Dean College is. Both Janet's children attended Dean College. Her daughter transferred on to Emerson as a Communications major and her son went to UMASS/Amherst and then on to Suffolk Law School. Her daughter the Marketing Manager for Senior Living Residence and her son is a law partner at the law firm Combies/Hanson in Boston. Dean College gave them the confidence they needed to succeed.