Associate Dean of Students for Residence Life & First-Year Experience

Nick Dressler (he/him) is the Associate Dean of Students for Residence Life & First-Year Experience. Nick supervises the Residence Life team, and works with a variety of campus partners to drive the mission and vision of Residence Life and the First-Year Experience. In his role, he works to create an inclusive, equitable environment grounded in inspiration and creativity, supporting staff and students in creating and sustaining an engaging residential campus environment. He also works to infuse the values of the First-Year Experience throughout a student’s introductory year to the college, as well as into the residential system. The student experience is at the center of his work, also serving as student support advisor. He is also the founder and primary administrator of Bates Engage, the college’s student engagement platform.

Originally from Buffalo, NY, Nick received a bachelor’s degree in English and film from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. After working for several years post-graduation as a retail manager, he returned to school and in May 2016 received a master of education degree in higher education administration from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.