Dean of Students
At College of the Mainland, your success involves more than just your time in the classroom. The Office of the Dean of Students serves as your primary advocate, support system, and safety net. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and vibrant campus culture where every student can thrive, express themselves, and feel a true sense of belonging.
Keeping our campus community safe and supported is a shared responsibility. Use this section to find quick guidance on how to securely report misconduct, what steps our team takes after a report is submitted, and how to immediately alert our specialized CARES and safety teams if someone on campus is distressed or posing a threat.
The Dean of Students at College of the Mainland promotes integrity and student learning while treating each student with dignity and respect. We committed to providing an educational climate that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual.
Advocacy, Support, and Your Voice on Campus
Think of our office as the place to go when you don't know where else to turn. Whether you are facing a personal crisis, navigating a campus policy, or trying to resolve a conflict, we are here to listen and help you find a path forward.
Please see forms below.
Your experience shapes our campus. We are committed to continuous improvement, and your insights are incredibly valuable to us. Whether you have a great idea to enhance campus life, a suggestion for improving a service, or a concern to share, we want to hear it.
Submit an Online Suggestion: Share your ideas or feedback directly with the Dean of Students team. Submissions can be made anonymously or with your contact info if you would like a follow-up.
Used to submit a complaint against a student at COM who has possibly violated one or more rules of conduct or conduct regulations.
Used to submit an educational or a personal issue or condition that a student believes to be unfair, inequitable, or a hindrance to his/her education at COM.
A formal request brought forth by a student to change a final grade in a course and/or to challenge a penalty within the student grade appeal process.
A formal request to appeal any academic dismissal or conduct-related decision at any level of the appeals process.
Share concerns that you have for any student, staff, faculty, and/or community member who may be experiencing a crisis, displaying odd or unusual behavior, or are engaging in behavior that may be perceived as being harmful to themselves or others.
Submit if you, or someone you know, may benefit from receiving basic needs assistance from community resources (clothing, transportation, food, financial relief, mental health/counseling, etc.).
To report incidents of harassment, and retaliation for COM students, employees, and/or third-parties. This form is not limited to reports of sexual misconduct and is used to report all Title IX and other types of discrimination to the Title IX office.
To Report a Threat
College of the Mainland seeks to foster a climate of safety that requires the involvement of all community members. To facilitate this process, all faculty, staff, students, and other community members are encouraged to report observed behavior that warrants concern for the safety of the community and/or the safety of an individual. The CARE Team reviews reports and gathers information to make the most informed decisions about how best to intervene.
To report a threat, please call the Campus Police Department at 409-933-8599 (emergency) or 409-933-8403 (non-emergency). On Campus phones dial extension 599 (emergency) or 403 (non-emergency).
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Our mission is to enhance the quality, character, and perspectives of COM students.
Student Concerns Form
Student Conduct Referral Form
Final Grade Appeal Form
