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New assistant dean has passion for helping students

Chelsea Bennett

Chelsea Bennett

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he School of Pharmacy has hired UM alumna Chelsea Bennett as its new assistant dean of student services.

"My main goal in this new position is to support our students in every way, both academically and personally, and to help them reach their goals while making great memories here at the university," Bennett said.

Originally from Grenada, Bennett began working with the school June 1. She received both her bachelor's (psychology) and master's (counselor education) degrees from the university and is pursuing a doctoral degree in higher education.

Prior to working for the pharmacy school, Bennett was assistant director for operations in the university's Office of Enrollment Services.

"Chelsea has been a wonderful addition to the School of Pharmacy family," said Dean David D. Allen. "Her dedication is very apparent, and she has developed some great ideas for engaging our current and prospective students."

A perfect example, he said, is the school's recent Wellness Week program, which she created and coordinated.

Wellness is one of the five support services offered through the pharmacy school's Office of Student Services. The weeklong October event provided many opportunities for students to experience different forms of wellness.

"The purpose of Wellness Week is to promote all aspects of wellness in our student population," Bennett said. "It can be so easy for our students to get caught up in the rigors of the curriculum, so we want to make sure that they know how important it is to take time out for themselves. We also want our students to be aware of all the resources that are available to them on and off campus."

Bennett has a number of responsibilities related to pharmacy students. Some of them include advising pre-pharmacy students, coordinating assemblies, enhancing career awareness and recruiting prospective students.

Bennett said she has thoroughly enjoyed working with the pharmacy school.

"I most enjoy my interactions with the students, working alongside fantastic SOP faculty and staff, and watching our students develop as professionals," she said.

"Our students are so hardworking and dedicated to their studies and to their chosen profession, but they are also incredibly well-rounded, stepping into leadership and service roles within the school and across the university. They are true leaders."

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