Marina Melendez
Associate Dean of the College; Dean of Juniors, Seniors and Transfers; POSSE Coordinator, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program Co-Coordinator
As dean of juniors and seniors, Marina Melendez counsels and advises students on their educational goals while monitoring their progress toward graduation. She serves as a liaison between students and resources on campus and partners with faculty and staff across the college to ensure academic success. She also is the coordinator for the POSSE Scholars Program and oversees transfers to the College.
Education
B.A., Wesleyan University
M.A.L.S., Wesleyan University
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Melendez holds a doctorate in social foundations of education from the NEAG School, University of Connecticut, a masters of liberal studies and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University.