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Policy">Free Speech and Open Expression Policy</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-71 subnav__item--sub"><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/policies/grade-appeal-policy/ class=subnav__link--sub title="Grade Appeal Policy">Grade Appeal Policy</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-73 subnav__item--sub"><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/policies/grief-absence-policy-for-students/ class=subnav__link--sub title="Grief Absence Policy for Students">Grief Absence Policy for Students</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-446 subnav__item--sub"><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/policies/student-complaint-policy/ class=subnav__link--sub title="Student Complaint Policy">Student Complaint Policy</a></li></ul> </li> <li class="subnav__item page-item-7"><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/contact-us/ class=subnav__link title="Contact Us">Contact Us</a></li></ul></nav></div><div class=main__content><h1>Dean of Students</h1><p class=p-large>PNW鈥檚 Dean of Students Office connects students with resources and opportunities to enhance the campus community. Our staff leaders and staff members are available to help you thrive.</p><div class="feature feature--swap"><div class=feature__img> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/247A6759_900x600-900x600.jpg class="attachment-900x600 size-900x600" alt="PNW students collaborate in a meeting room" decoding=async fetchpriority=high srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/247A6759_900x600.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/247A6759_900x600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/247A6759_900x600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/247A6759_900x600-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/247A6759_900x600-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"></div><div class=feature__content><p class=h4><span>Need Help?</span></p><p>The Dean of Students office is your go-to resource for addressing student needs and offering guidance on PNW policies. See common issues as well as who to contact for assistance.</p><p><a class=button__link href=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/get-help/ >See How We Can Help</a></p></div></div><div class=feature><div class=feature__img> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/Oct_2021_LR_-114_900x600-900x600.jpg class="attachment-900x600 size-900x600" alt="PNW Students Laugh Outdoors" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/Oct_2021_LR_-114_900x600.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/Oct_2021_LR_-114_900x600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/Oct_2021_LR_-114_900x600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/Oct_2021_LR_-114_900x600-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/Oct_2021_LR_-114_900x600-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"></div><div class=feature__content><h2 class="h4"><span>Student Resource Guide</span></h2><p>Whether it鈥檚 creating a community of support for veterans or meeting needs with the PNW Food Pantry, PNW has resources to help you thrive.</p><p><a class=button__link href=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/dean-of-students/student-resources/ >See the Student Resource Guide</a></p></div></div><style>.box { display: flex; align-items:center; } .pull-quote-image{ height: 100px; width:100px; margin-left: 10px; border-radius: 50%; } .blockquote__author { margin-top: 1rem; } blockquote { margin: 0rem 0; clear: both; } @media (min-width: 64.0625em){ .blockquote__text { margin: -5rem 0 0 0rem !important; } }</style><blockquote><p class=blockquote__text> We're here to help. If you're experiencing illness, financial distress, mental health issues, conflicts with instructors or other students, or any issue affecting your ability to succeed at PNW, please contact us for support and assistance.</p><div class="box blockquote__author"> <span style><p><p>Britt Hudson, Interim Dean of Students</p></p> </span> <img width=169 height=168 src=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2023/02/Britt-Hudson.jpg class=pull-quote-image alt="PNW placeholder image" loading=lazy srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2023/02/Britt-Hudson.jpg 169w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2023/02/Britt-Hudson.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px"></div><br><br></blockquote></div></div><div class=module><div class="container card_container"><h2 class="headline__dash"><span>Additional Resources</span></h2><div class="grid grid--4"><div class=card> <img width=550 height=688 src=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/247A6953-550x688.jpg class=card__img alt="Three students standing around lion statues on the Hammond Campus" decoding=async loading=lazy srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/247A6953.jpg 550w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/247A6953-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/247A6953-500x625.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/247A6953-350x437.jpg 350w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/247A6953-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px"><p class=headline style="text-transform: none"><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/dean-of-students/policies/ >Student Policies</a></p><p>See official policies for academic integrity, free speech and more.</p></div><div class=card> <img width=550 height=688 src=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/BH4_7134_2017_Hammond-550x688.jpg class=card__img alt="A professor kneeling to help a student at a desk" decoding=async loading=lazy srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/BH4_7134_2017_Hammond.jpg 550w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/BH4_7134_2017_Hammond-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/BH4_7134_2017_Hammond-500x625.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/BH4_7134_2017_Hammond-350x437.jpg 350w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/BH4_7134_2017_Hammond-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px"><p class=headline style="text-transform: none"><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/faculty-and-staff-resources/ >Faculty and Staff Resources</a></p><p>We鈥檙e committed to providing resources that support learning, inquiry and open expression.</p></div><div class=card> <img width=550 height=688 src=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/Oct_2021_HR-271-550x688.jpg class=card__img alt="Two students sit outside with books" decoding=async loading=lazy srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/Oct_2021_HR-271.jpg 550w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/Oct_2021_HR-271-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/Oct_2021_HR-271-500x625.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/Oct_2021_HR-271-350x437.jpg 350w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/06/Oct_2021_HR-271-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px"><p class=headline style="text-transform: none"><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/belonging-at-pnw/ >You Belong</a></p><p>We offer a supportive community where you can express your individuality and thrive</p></div><div class=card> <img width=550 height=688 src=https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/BH4_6146_2017_Hammond-550x688.jpg class=card__img alt="Three students working wiring" decoding=async loading=lazy srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/BH4_6146_2017_Hammond.jpg 550w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/BH4_6146_2017_Hammond-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/BH4_6146_2017_Hammond-500x625.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/BH4_6146_2017_Hammond-350x437.jpg 350w, https://www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/BH4_6146_2017_Hammond-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 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