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The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education: Three Black Women Appointed to Administrative Posts Relating to Diversity
Ophelie Rowe-Allen, dean of students since 2020, is also serving as chief diversity officer at the university.
Public Safety is tracking a significant snowfall that will be arriving in our area late Sunday morning (Jan. 25). It will snow heavily throughout the day and evening eventually tapering off Monday (Jan. 26) with 10-14 inches expected statewide. A sleet and freezing rain mix is also possible along the shore. Temperatures will be in the teens and twenties.
Due to this significant winter storm and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place, all in-person day and evening classes scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 have been cancelled. All scheduled in-person classes will transition to being held online or remotely. Additional information on the virtual format for each class will be provided by your instructor.
Faculty have been asked to prepare for Online or Remote sessions in the event of in-person meeting cancellations. These options will be determined by the Faculty member and all questions should be directed to the Faculty teaching each course section. Faculty also have been asked to be very understanding and accommodating of the individual situations of their students who may have difficulty managing these alternative online or remote class meetings on short notice.
Please note that only essential employees, as previously determined by their respective department leaders, should report to campus. All other employees should fulfill the requirements of their role remotely.
Campus operations for residential students, unless otherwise noted, will operate as scheduled, though hours may be modified or changed based on the conditions. Separate messages will be sent from the Peterson Library, the Beckerman Recreation Center, and Dining Services regarding any changes to their normal hours of operation. The Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation will remain open for residential students to use for study space and to participate in online classes.
Off-campus students that live in the City of West Haven should abide by the city’s parking ban during inclement weather to avoid having their vehicle tagged and towed. Please check the City of West Haven’s website for further information on their snow parking ban.
Ed.D., Argosy University, 2016
M.S., St. Thomas University, 2005
B.S., St. Thomas University, 2003
Ophelie Rowe Allen has been in Student Affairs for 15 years. Prior to joining the University in July 2020, she was Associate Dean and Director of Residence Life for more than ten years at Fairfield University. She has also been the Director of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at Fairfield. She has led many key initiatives such as the developing residential living and learning programs including the Sophomore Residential College at Fairfield. Ophelie’s main interests are on staff development and creating holistic approaches for student success focusing on equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Rowe-Allen, O. & Burrell Storms, S., (2020). Chapter 3: Enhancing EDI Initiatives through Academic and Student Affairs Partnerships. Burrell Storms, S. L., Donovan, S. K., & Williams, T. P. (Eds.) (2020). Breaking down silos for equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI): Teaching and collaboration across disciplines, Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
Rowe-Allen, O., & Smith, M. (2019). Chapter 12: Intersecting Identities and Student Affairs Professionals. In W. Carson Byrd, R. J. Brunn-Bevel, S.M. Ovink. (Eds). Intersectionality and Higher Education: Identity and inequality on college campuses. Rutgers University Press.
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Ophelie Rowe-Allen, dean of students since 2020, is also serving as chief diversity officer at the university.
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Ophelie Rowe-Allen, dean of students, talks about the opportunity to be a part of the Havenly Treats Fellowship for refugee and immigrant women.
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Ophelie Rowe-Allen, dean of students, comments on the diversity of the campus and the great opportunities it provides.