{"id":7592,"date":"2025-06-25T03:26:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T07:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/?page_id=7592"},"modified":"2026-08-02T19:47:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T23:47:26","slug":"the-dean","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/the-dean\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Dean"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout right  \">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-third_column\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"364\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1484\/D-Graney-364x546.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8745\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1484\/D-Graney-364x546.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1484\/D-Graney-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1484\/D-Graney-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1484\/D-Graney-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1484\/D-Graney-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1484\/D-Graney.jpg 784w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center small\">Daniel Graney, Ed.D.<br>\u00a0\u2709\ufe0f : <a href=\"mailto:deanofstudents@uri.edu\">deanofstudents@uri.edu<\/a><br>\ud83d\udcde : <a href=\"tel:4018742098\">401.874.2098<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">As the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and the Dean of Students, Dr. Graney oversees a range of critical services that support student well-being and campus operations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list type-intro\">\n<li><strong>Community Standards<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Student conduct, integrity, and accountability<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disability, Access &amp; Inclusion (DAI)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Accommodations and accessibility support<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Support and Advocacy Services (SSAS)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Outreach, crisis response, and basic needs<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alcohol and Other Drugs Education (AODE)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Prevention and recovery resources<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commuter Affairs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Off-campus and commuter student support<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">These areas are led by a highly skilled, student-focused professional team that works closely with Dr. Graney to ensure students receive timely, thoughtful, and effective support. In most cases, our team is the best first point of contact\u2014and can offer faster, more direct assistance on your concern or question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">Academic concerns can be common for students, including lack of engagement in the classroom, missed assignments, repeated absences, frequent attempts to obtain extensions on assignments, or failure to respond to repeated communication attempts.  The first step to take when there are early signs of academic concerns is to raise an <strong>Academic Concern <\/strong>or an <strong>In Danger of Failing<\/strong> flag about a student\u2019s academic progress in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/starfish\/\">Starfish<\/a>.  After a flag is raised and the concern persists, or if the concern requires a higher level of support, please submit an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?UnivofRhodeIsland&amp;layout_id=12\">Early Alert referral<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/students\/support\/bereavement\/\" title=\"\">Notify URI of a tragic loss (bereavement)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-support\/students\/support\/emergency-academic\/\" title=\"\">Request Excused Absences (more than 3 days)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/studentconduct\/report-incident\/\" title=\"\">Report Violations of the Student Code of Conduct<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/studentconduct\/academic-honesty-procedures\/\" title=\"\">Report Cheating, Plagiarism, or Academic Misconduct<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?UnivofRhodeIsland&amp;layout_id=29\" title=\"\">Report concerning, threatening or harassing communication or behavior<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/healthservices\/mental-health-and-wellness\/\" title=\"\">View available resources for students seeking mental health support.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">Most questions or concerns can be resolved directly by our experienced staff in the Dean of Students Office. They are best equipped to help you quickly and thoroughly with student conduct, accommodations, academic concerns, or accessing resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">However, there are specific cases where it may be appropriate to contact\u00a0<strong>Dr. Daniel Graney<\/strong> directly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list type-intro\">\n<li>Escalated or unresolved concerns after working with our office staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matters involving\u00a0<strong>campus-wide student advocacy<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>systemic policy issues<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requests for coordination with\u00a0<strong>senior university leadership<\/strong>\u00a0or external agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow-up on\u00a0<strong>serious student safety matters<\/strong>, such as threats, major incidents, or crises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration requests related to\u00a0<strong>Title IX, threat assessment, bias response, or postvention<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Dean<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\"><strong>Dr. Daniel Graney<\/strong>\u00a0serves as the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and the Dean of Students at the University of Rhode Island (URI), where he is dedicated to supporting more than 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students in both their academic and personal journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">Dr. Graney is a trusted resource for students navigating crises and challenges, and his leadership is centered on ensuring the campus community feels supported and empowered. In his role, he also serves as the University\u2019s\u00a0<strong>Chief Student Conduct Officer<\/strong>\u00a0and with key student safety teams, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list type-intro\">\n<li>Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-affairs\/multi-tiered-system-of-supports\/#bit\">Behavioral Intervention Team<\/a>\u00a0(BIT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/brt\/\">Bias Resource Team<\/a>\u00a0(BRT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">Dr. Graney is a\u00a0<strong>Certified Threat Manager (CTM)<\/strong>\u00a0through the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals and regularly contributes to campus-wide safety and wellness strategy.  He holds an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Johnson &amp; Wales University and a Master\u2019s degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and the Dean of Students, Dr. Graney oversees a range of critical services that support student well-being and campus operations: These areas are led by a highly skilled, student-focused professional team that works closely with Dr. Graney to ensure students receive timely, thoughtful, and effective support. 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