A Look at Our Dean's Regina McCarthy

UNH Manchester currently has three Deans; the Interim Dean of the college, and two assistant Deans who deal with student affairs and resources. The dean's of UNH Manchester, like the rest of the faculty and staff, are in a league all their own, meaning that they go above and beyond.

Regina McCarthy, the Assistant Dean of Academic Student Services, is one of the three Deans on campus, but plays a vital role in the running of this institution.

McCarthy received both her undergraduate and master's degree at Northeastern University, her undergraduate degree being awarded with highest honors.

Before her arrival to UNH Manchester, McCarthy worked as an Education Counselor and within the Dean's Office for the College of Business Administration at Northeastern University. She joined UNH Manchester as the Director of Academic Counseling in 1985, the same year UNH Manchester became one of the colleges of UNH.

While her tasks are many, McCarthy oversees many departments on campus such as the study abroad program, the Center for Academic Enrichment, Academic Counseling, First Year Experience, Student Activities, and many more. She ensures that not only are the departments running smoothly, but that they are providing a service to the students of UNH Manchester that will help them on their journey to graduation.

Many can list the things that McCarthy does around this campus, but was it most apparent, and what her profile on the Faculty and Staff Directory page on the UNH Manchester website says, is that she "is committed to student support, enrichment and transition, and helping students find their purpose and passion".

Also participating in other things such as co-facilitating Social Justice training, and aiding in the training of numerous student leaders on campus, McCarthy goes above and beyond to reach out and help students. "She and I both connected because we were both first generation college students," Alyssa Paquin, a senior in the psychology program, said. "When I was first looking at graduate programs she was one of the first people that took the time to help me find the best fit."

McCarthy not only shows a commitment to the students of UNH Manchester, but to the Manchester community as well. She is an asset to the university that will aid in the growth of the programs, the students, and the college as a whole.