Union County College Has A New Dean Of Students

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County College had welcomed Takeem L. Dean as a new dean of students.

Having held the same position at Johnson C. Smith University, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dean has also worked in two New Jersey colleges, the Passaic County Community College and the Montclair State University.

During his time at Johnson C. Smith University he supervised student leadership and engagement, Greek life, student conduct, intramurals, counseling services, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and educational enhancement services. He was also responsible for residence life and admissions.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Dean to Union with his extensive knowledge and experience in student affairs. He will lead the team that will assist our students beyond the classroom experience, to meet their needs as individuals, and to provide them with the tools and support to complete their degrees,” Union President Margaret M. McMenamin said.

In his new post at Union County College, Dean will oversee the CARE Team, a multidisciplinary team that works to assist students in need of personal or academic resources.

He will also serve as the chief disciplinary officer, develop and implement a student code of conduct, oversee Title IX compliance for student cases, serve as a liaison between students and campus community and develop DEI training programs for students.

Dean has served on various national organizations such as the Association for College Professional Administrators, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and locally he served as a chapter Chaplin, chairperson of service projects, and co-chair for the MLK Ceremony and an oratorical contest. He also served as the New Jersey Association of Alpha Phi Alpha Chapters Chaplin and the Eastern Region Assistant Director of Communications.

Dean got his doctorate in Community College Leadership from Wingate University. He holds a
Master of Arts degree in educational leadership with a concentration in adult and organizational
leadership and higher education and a Bachelor of Science degree in business education, both from Montclair State University.