Division of Student Affairs

With over three decades of experience in Student Affairs, Vice President of Student Affairs Andrea Dine is deeply rooted in the principles of student development. Her professional journey spans offices across higher education, encompassing areas as diverse as residential life, women's center, orientation, registrar's office, student activities, and career development. Dine earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst having studied abroad at Oxford University, and her master’s in higher education administration with a specialization in student affairs at the University of Connecticut, Storrs.

Dine began her tenure at Brandeis University in March 2008. As the Interim Vice President of Student Affairs beginning in July 2022 and Vice President since March 2023, she provides visible and engaged leadership and champions a collective vision for student affairs that aligns with and supports academic pursuits. Dine fosters an environment that values and nurtures diversity, sustains inclusivity, and embraces co-curricular education. In her role, she serves as a vocal advocate for the student experience. Dine's organizational development skills have enabled her to build and nurture robust teams, while her systems and processes enhance divisional functions and ultimately bolster student support across the institution.

Dr. Shelby Harris is the associate vice president of student affairs. She oversees the Dean of Students Office, Community Living, Orientation and First Year Experience, and Graduate Affairs, as well as the implementation of strategic initiatives, divisional operations, and special projects for Student Affairs. Harris also serves as a liaison with senior administrators to advise on policies and programs to help foster a more integrated, inclusive and vibrant experience for all students.

Before joining Brandeis, Harris served in a variety of student-centered roles at University of Massachusetts Boston for more than 12 years, most recently as associate dean of students. She also worked at Merrimack College, Bridgewater State University, and on the Semester at Sea Program. She is passionate about mentoring and working with students, as well as collaborating with staff to create involvement opportunities and support the evolving, diverse needs of students.

Harris has a doctoral degree in higher education administration from University of Massachusetts Boston, a master’s degree in education from University at Buffalo, and a bachelor’s degree in science from Castleton State College.

Lauren S. Haynie is the assistant vice president of student affairs, health, wellness and career and provides strategic and managerial leadership for the Brandeis Student Health Center, Brandeis Counseling Center, Prevention, Advocacy & Resource Center, and Hiatt Career Center, in addition to being a member of the vice presidential leadership team.

Haynie joined Brandeis University in 2019 as director of athletics, overseeing the university’s athletics program, enhancing the student-athlete experience, helping to guide and mentor the athletics staff and coaches across all 19 varsity teams, and promoting an intentional emphasis on department efforts promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Haynie arrived at Brandeis with nearly two decades of experience in collegiate athletics, including at Wellesley College, MIT, and the Catholic University of America.

Haynie graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2000 with a degree in kinesiology and received her Master of Science degree in education from Old Dominion University in 2002. She received her Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University in 2014, and earned a graduate certificate in leadership and diversity in sport management from the University of Connecticut in 2017.

MaryAnne Murphy joined the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs in November 2019. She came to Brandeis from Emmanuel College, where she served as assistant to the Student Affairs vice president for more than 13 years. Prior to her work in higher education, Murphy was a marketing coordinator for a Boston-area architectural firm that specialized in school construction.

Murphy holds a BS in business administration and an MS in human resource management from Emmanuel College.

Dvora Pemstein has been working in communications, community building, and engagement with Brandeis parents and families since 2013. In 2017, her role expanded to include the management of strategic divisional communication.

Pemstein has worked in social service and community-based organizations throughout her career, in direct client service, research, community organizing, and administration. Immediately prior to joining the staff at Brandeis, she was director of volunteer services at Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston.

Pemstein holds a bachelor's degree in Jewish studies from Queens College and a Master of Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University.