Dean of Students Contact Information

About Us

The Dean of Students Office staff supports and advocates for students by providing programs, resources, services, and crisis assistance. Click here to learn more about our office. The Dean of Students Office also oversees the C.A.R.E. Team, a campus-wide team of appointed staff responsible for identifying, assessing, and responding to concerns and/or disruptive student behaviors.

Steven Sears, Ed.D.

Sr. VP for Student Affairs | Dean of Students

Tiffany Gaffney, MBA

Associate VP for Student Affairs | Associate Dean of Students

Beth Terrell, M.Ed.

Assistant Dean of Students

Flavia A. Albert, M.A.

Assistant Director of Student Outreach & Support Services | CARE Case Manager

Whitney Tourinho, B.A.

Assistant Director of Student Outreach & Support Services | CARE Case Manager

Sue McCauley

Executive Assistant to the Sr. VP for Student Affairs & Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office


Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Office Location: Slavin 201 (the stairs/elevator to the 2nd floor of Slavin are around the corner from ’64 Hall)
401.865.1782
deanofstudents@providence.edu