Dhaval (THE-vul) Patel

Associate Director for Campus Life Operations

he/him

Phone: 253-535-8059

Email: dpatel@plu.edu

  • Professional

Education

  • M.S.E., Higher Education Administration, University of Kansas, 2019
  • B.S., Computer Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2017

Responsibilities

  • Oversees on-campus housing processes, including but not limited to: Implementation, marketing and supervision of Fall / Winter Break / J-Term / Spring and Early Arrival Housing – Arrivals and Departures, key management and access
    • Support students that request to live at home, students that need special request housing and students who need guidance in their housing options
    • Assess the needs of students and develop strategies to support the needs of a diverse population
    • Maintain functional areas of supervision and priorities for Community Directors, the Campus Life Front Desk and Office Staff