Assistant Dean
As assistant dean for SOLES, Linda N. Dews brings her extensive experience in higher education student affairs administration. She offers that professional knowledge, understanding and practical training to her role in overseeing enrollment management and enriching the student experience at SOLES. Her volunteer experience includes consulting and advising in admissions and diversity issues for local schools, creating strategic staffing plans for non profit organizations, and various committee leadership positions for national education organizations. Dean Dews has frequently served as a speaker and panelist at national and regional conferences on topics which include training and development, leadership, and broadening applicant pools, and has published articles on similar topics in regional and national periodicals. She received her undergraduate degree from Santa Clara University and master's degree from California State University, East Bay.