Contact the Dean of Students Office

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The Dean of Students office is committed to creating and sustaining a positive campus environment that embraces equity and inclusion, and which strives to promote student success inside and outside the classroom. 

Working with the entire Student Life Division, and in partnership with Whittier's faculty, the Dean of Students office provides high-quality, co-curricular student programs and services designed to foster learning and personal development.

For a complete listing of student resources visit Poet Central

If you would like to meet with a staff member from the Dean of Students office, drop by the office during office hours or make an appointment by using the contact information below. You may also call 562.907.4233 or deanofstudents@whittier.edu with general questions. 

Location

Campus Center
Building A - First Floor
Office 142

Staff

Xenia Markowitt

Vice President and Dean of Students
xmarkowi@whittier.edu

Rebecca Eberle-Romberger, Psy.D.

Assistant Vice President of Student Wellness / Director of the Counseling Center
counselingcenter@whittier.edu

Joseph Melendez, MS

Assistant Dean of Students / Director of Housing and Residential Life
562.907.4878
jmelende@whittier.edu
residentiallife@whittier.edu

Vanessa Gonzalez

Clery and Title IX Coordinator
titleix@whittier.edu

Ariela Romero '24

Assistant Director, Veteran Student Services & Enrollment
aromero4@whittier.edu
veterans@whittier.edu