Division of Student Life

The Division of Student Life co-creates a dynamic, engaged, and inclusive community that enriches the student experience, promotes wellness and belonging, and supports the purposeful development of every student at Mount Holyoke.

We work closely with the academic centers and our campus partners on initiatives such as Be Well, Orientation, MoZone Peer Education program, First-Gen Network, and Engage MHC as well as College traditions such as Family & Friends Weekend, Mount Holyoke Leadership & Service Awards, the Hortense Parker celebration and Pangy Day.

Departments and offices in Student Life

Student Engagement

Student Engagement encompasses Be Well, Community Standards, Residential Life and Student Involvement. It provides engagement opportunities, supports community building in residence halls, promotes holistic well-being, and enforces campus policies for a safe, inclusive environment.

Community and Belonging

At Mount Holyoke, promoting “a beloved community“ by cultivating an inclusive and socially just campus environment for all is a priority.

Counseling Service

Safe, confidential, and culturally competent counseling services are available to Mount Holyoke students.

Health Services

These include medical and nursing services, pharmacy services, alcohol and drug awareness, health education, and more..

Public Safety & Service

Actively supporting, protecting, and engaging with the community by the means of mutual aid, harm reduction, conflict resolution, and other best practices of safety and security.

Physical Education and Athletics

Engage with our NCAA Division III varsity teams, diverse club sports program, physical education opportunities, and equestrian center, as well as other ways to stay active and involved.

Student Life staff

Department head(s)

Marcella Runell Hall

Marcella Runell, Ed.D.

  • Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

Staff

Rachel Alldis

Rachel Alldis

  • Assistant Vice President of Student Engagement and Executive Director of Residential Life
Latrina L. Denson

Latrina L. Denson

  • Associate Dean of Students, Community and Belonging
Alicia Erwin, Assistant Vice President for Student Life, Strategic Operations

Alicia Erwin

  • Assistant Vice President for Student Life, Strategic Operations
Beth Feeney

Elizabeth (Beth) Feeney, Ph.D.

  • Director, Counseling Service
Cheryl Flynn wearing a Mount Holyoke College sweatshirt

Cheryl A. Flynn, MD, MS, MA

  • Medical Director
Ju Young Hong, Director, Be Well

Ju Young Hong

  • Director, Be Well
Raymond LaBarre

Raymond LaBarre

  • Director of Public Safety and Service
Annmarie Murdzia

Annmarie Murdzia

  • Communications Manager
Brenda Payette

Brenda Payette

  • Assistant to the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Nashalie Vazquez

Nashalie Vazquez

  • Director of Community Standards & Housing Operations

Contact us

Dean of Students and Division of Student Life

The student life team seeks to build and support a vibrant community at Mount Holyoke College. We are a resource for students, parents, faculty, and administrators.

Brenda Payette

Brenda Payette

  • Assistant to the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students