Dean of Students Office

The Office of the Dean of Students is an important crossroad in a student's education at Exeter. The Deans champion a positive environment that nurtures students in support of Exeter's academic mission. The Dean of Students Office has the responsibility for the well-being of the student body. It is the place where students may ask questions about any aspect of school life, seek advice and receive individual attention.

The duties shared by the five Deans are: student housing, advising, attendance, academic scheduling (also shared with the Director of Studies), out of town permissions, academic support, student activities and entertainment, discipline, orientations, Daily Bulletin, student records, multicultural affairs, and I-20 forms for foreign students.

The Deans are:
Dan Morrissey, Dean of Students
Jane Cadwell, Dean of Academic Affairs
Veda Robinson, Dean of Multicultural Affairs
Melissa Mischke, Associate Dean of Students
Russell Weatherspoon, Dean of Residential Life

Dan Morrissey · Dean of Students · Ext. 3411

As chief adviser to Academy students, Mr. Morrissey oversees all aspects of student life on campus. He oversees student housing and advising assignments, and works closely with faculty advisers to students, the 29 dorm heads, and the Day Student Coordinator. He supervises the Health Services Administrator, the Director of Student Activities, and the Dean of Student’s Office Administrative Manager. He is in frequent contact with faculty and parents to help students make the most of their Exeter experience. Mr. Morrissey returns to Phillips Exeter after serving as dean of residential life and physical health instructor at The Baylor School for three years. Before leaving Exeter, he served for 11 years as the director of summer athletics, associate dean of students for summer school, athletics instructor and was a dorm head in Browning.

Jane Cadwell · Dean of Academic Affairs · Ext. 3411

Ms. Cadwell is responsible for students' programs and schedules. She works with students' advisers and chairs the Academic Advising committee. She is the person for parents to contact regarding a student's academic schedule or academic performance. Ms. Cadwell is a member of the English department, has coached boys tennis and squash, and is a former dorm head of Bancroft Hall.

Veda Robinson · Dean of Multicultural Affairs · Ext. 3213

Ms. Robinson works with students of color and attends to diversity issues. She designs and directs the Sampler Program and provides support for faculty and students in extracurricular clubs and activities. She is responsible for foreign student visas. Ms. Robinson brings with her many years of experience.

Melissa Mischke · Associate Dean of Students (part-time) · Ext. 3411

Mrs. Mischke is the liaison with Health Services for students, implements medical leave policies, and serves as Chair of the Attendance Committee. Ms. Mischke is also a member of the Science Department. During her time here at the Academy, Mrs. Mischke has taught chemistry, coached tennis and was the dorm head of Moulton House.

Russell Weatherspoon · Dean of Residential Life · Ext. 3411

Mr. Weatherspoon is responsible for working with Dean Morrissey to implement faculty and student goals in residential life. As a former dorm head in Cilley Hall and teacher in the Religion Department, Mr. Weatherspoon helps dorm faculty and proctor teams to resolve areas of student concern. He is a frequent visitor to dormitories to talk with students and faculty. He also oversees student disciplinary matters and works to help students have a better understanding of the rules of the community and the procedures to follow when rules are broken.