About the Dean of Students
The current Dean of Students is Dr. Richie Porter.
Dr. Porter is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and has over 30 years experience in education and research. He has held positions within the College as Head of Discipline (Biochemistry), Director Teaching and Learning, Postgraduate in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology and was a College Tutor for 15 years.
His research interests and expertise are in the areas of bioenergetics and cancer metabolism.
From the time students arrive for orientation at Trinity and until the last final exam is completed prior to graduation, the Dean of Students interacts with students and student services to ensure an exceptional and comprehensive co-curricular student experience. Trinity students are exposed to unlimited opportunities for involvement, leadership, and personal exploration and the role of the Dean is to support and facilitate student development, integrating the out-of-class experience of students with the academic mission of College. The Dean of Students is responsible for planning, developing and implementing programmes and policies that encourage and support students to take an active role in positively shaping our campus community.
Trinity recognizes that students come to our campus from many different places, with different backgrounds and different needs. Every effort is made to provide the best and most comprehensive resources and supports possible for students’ growth and personal development. The Dean of Students influences student-oriented policies and practices that include: