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Mary Pat McMahon is the vice provost and vice president of student affairs. As the chief student affairs officer at Duke, McMahon is directly involved in decisions that shape the undergraduate and graduate student experience, including responsibility for residential and dining services, student wellness services, specialized services for parents/families and student veterans, as well as other student-directed services such as student extracurricular support and the university’s identity and cultural centers. McMahon is a proven leader in student affairs and is committed to student development, team leadership, and building strong community, academic, and student partnerships.
Before coming to Duke in July 2019, McMahon was dean of student affairs at Tufts University’s Schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering. There, she was broadly responsible for fostering meaningful growth and connection in students’ co-curricular experiences and coordinating developmental, leadership, and health and safety resources for students.
Prior to Tufts, McMahon served as associate dean of student affairs at Bowdoin College, where she helped develop a highly regarded residential learning program, oversaw the first-year experience, provided academic and personal advising to students, and offered guidance for the judicial and sexual misconduct board hearing processes.
Previously, McMahon was associate director of doctoral programs at New York University and assistant director of undergraduate admissions at Yale University. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in history from Yale University and a master of science degree in history of international relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Career Everywhere for Everyone Relevancy, Visibility, and Inclusivity Career Everywhere for Everyone, is the belief and understanding that students are seeking advice about their career aspirations and the questions associated with those goals not only from the staff at the Career Center but from faculty and staff, Duke alumni, our employer partners, their peers, and more. It is our role to create and curate career content, identify and amplify career resources, consult and collaborate with campus colleagues, and to set the vision for a campus committed to career readiness and career success. We are committed to ensuring that students do…
Many of you have already seen Interim Dean of Students and Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Debbie Heida around campus. With a wealth of leadership experience and a deep commitment to supporting students, Dean Heida will serve as Interim Dean for the remainder of this academic year, ensuring our support for the well-being and growth of our students remains constant. Dean Heida brings with her more than four decades of experience in higher education. She held the role of Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Berry College for 14 years. Her impactful leadership and dedication…
Through residential policies and procedures, Duke University seeks to foster a climate of responsibility, initiative, and creativity on the part of individuals and living groups. A successful residential community is one in which students take pride in their physical surroundings and assume active responsibility for the maintenance of acceptable standards of behavior in their living areas. Both individuals and groups may be held accountable for the actions of individual members and their guests. Residents are also responsible for damages caused by their neglect or intentional actions. While students are entitled to a general expectation of privacy within the confines of…
Ben (he/him) is excited to be a part of the team that supports new students in their transition to Duke and walks alongside parents and families as they support their student from afar. A graduate of Duke, Ben is an educator and pastor who is committed to building communities where all have the access and opportunity they need to thrive. Before returning to Duke in 2022, Ben was a pastor in Cary, North Carolina and a high school history teacher in rural, North Carolina. He also helped launch of a new school in Durham and served as an admissions officer for international and…
DJAN kicks off with happy hours across the United States
July 6: Wellness at Duke Wednesday, July 6, 20226:00 – 7:00 p.m. Join campus experts from Student Health, CAPS, DuWell, and DukeReach as they share the resources available to students and families to encourage student wellness. View the recording July 13: Student Safety: Security & Support in the Duke Community Wednesday, July 13, 20226:00 – 7:00 p.m. Join partners from DukeReach, the Dean on Call, the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards, and Duke Police about Duke’s holistic system to support students and keep them safe. View the recording July 20: Summer Transition Series: Duke and Durham History Wednesday,…
Jewish Alumnae, Staff, and Student Speaking at Upcoming Women’s Weekend
Robert joined Duke University/Duke Dining in 2012 and oversaw major program transformations and renovations. Duke Dining has received numerous national awards and is recognized as one of the most innovative, dynamic, and cutting-edge collegiate dining programs in the country. Duke Dining is a self-operated dining program with over 50 dining locations that include 34 on-campus locations, Merchants-on-Points (MOPs-off-campus restaurants that deliver), and food trucks. A community-driven, sustainable, award-winning program, Duke Dining provides opportunities for culinary education and engagement with access to cooking classes, chef demos, nutrition and wellness events and special themed dinners throughout the academic year. Our goal is to provide a fresh-thinking, world-class experience, while nourishing the bodies and minds of the Duke community so they are prepared to reach their highest potential.
Robert has held Director positions at multiple universities on the East Coast including:
• University of South Carolina
• Virginia Tech University
• Greensboro College
• UNC Greensboro
When not at work Robert enjoys spending time outdoors with his grill, yard chores and exercising.
The Penny Pilgram George Women’s Leadership Initiative (PPGWLI) was created to address the need for greater connection for undergraduate students looking to grow their capacity around women’s leadership development.