NSO is required for all incoming students for fall 2018. The program is designed to prepare you for a successful introduction to college and will allow students and their families to sample many aspects of Dean College. All students must register to attend one NSO session.
NSO offers helpful and interactive presentations to make the transition to college as easy as possible. The required program will familiarize you and your family with the academic support, expectations within our community, residence life programs available on campus and more. You will also have a chance to meet our faculty and staff, connect with other Dean students, and make new friends!

*Visitors should park in the Dean Hall Lot. If you are using a GPS, enter the address: 75 Emmons Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Visit www.dean.edu/nso to learn more and register.

“Dean College is proud to appoint Dr. Hastings as our newest school dean,” says Dr. Michael Fishbein, Vice President of Academic Affairs.  “His impressive background and hands-on approach is a perfect fit for our school. He already understands The Dean Difference.”

Hastings comes to Dean College most recently from Mount Ida College where he served as the Dean for the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. In this role, Dr. Hastings oversaw ten majors and four academic departments while managing an extensive staff of full-time and adjunct faculty members.

Prior to Mount Ida, Dr. Hastings served as the Social Sciences Department chair at Mount Aloysius College following a stint in Colorado. In addition, he has chaired and co-chaired numerous committees associated with accreditation for Middle States and NEASC and served as a leader in program development, assessment, curriculum development and international education.

“I am excited to join the Dean College community,” said Hastings.  “Every student has their own unique story and I am eager to work with each one and to continue the growth in the liberal arts programs here at Dean.”

Dr. Hastings grew up in Pittsburgh, PA.  He received a Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Psychology from Kansas State University in 1995, a Master’s of Science in Social Psychology from Kansas State University in 1993, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1989 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In addition, Dr. Hastings has participated in the Senior Leadership Academy sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and the Council of Independent Colleges.

He has two college-aged sons and lives in the greater Boston area. His scholarly interests include authoritarianism, political behavior, philosophical psychology, spirituality, and theoretical developments in personality theory. His personal interests include reading, working out, Pirates baseball, Steelers football, hiking, live music, sci-fi television and movies, politics, and travel.

For more information about Dean College and the School of Liberal Arts, visit www.dean.edu. 

Freddy Wheeler '11 and his colleague Celine McArthur just received the 2018 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Boston/New England Emmy Award  for producing "Beyond the Border: The Opioid Pipeline". After their New Hampshire television station unexpectedly shut down in February 2017, armed with only three months severance pay, two personal DSLR cameras and eight GoPros, the two embarked on a 1,700 mile journey to find out how a record amount of drugs are flowing into the Granite State. The special aired on Boston’s WCVB NewsCenter 5. 

Congratulations, Freddy!

Watch Now: Beyond the Border: The Opioid Pipeline

Learn more about the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Boston/New England.

High school students ages 14-18 interested in majoring in dance train with esteemed faculty from all over New England. 

The New England Summer Dance Intensive will help students in the following: 

• Learn about college dance programs, the application process and the audition process
• Learn dance works from renowed guest artists. 
• Attend workshops about college life, majoring in dance, resume writing and head shots
• Explore the craft of choreography
• Staff-guided residential program with 24-hour supervision
• Athletic trainer on-site for injury prevention
• $1,250 residential, $950 commuter
• Payment plans available

For more information and to register, visit dean.edu/summerintensive. 

This summer, enjoy an amazing experience at Dean College while earning college credit! Choose from our selection of science and sports-based two-week pre-college programs with amazing, one-of-a-kind opportunities. Overnight and day-only options available.

Summer Pre-College Programs:

Sport Management                   July 9, 2018 – July 20, 2018

Sports Broadcasting                July 23, 2018 – August 3, 2018

Data Science and Analytics     July 23, 2018 – August 3, 2018

Coding                                      July 9, 2018 – July 20, 2018

Forensics                                 July 9, 2018 – July 20, 2018

Summer Program (non-credit course):

Drones for Beginners    July 23, 2018 – July 27, 2018

To learn more about our Pre-College Summer Programs and to register, visit www.dean.edu/summerprograms.

Information Session

Attend our Summer Program Information Session on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Campanella Board Room, located within the Dean College Campus Center. During this session, you will hear from each instructor of the programs and can understand more about the application process. We will also review offsite activities, dorm rooms, dining hall schedule, what to pack and more.