Shawn De Veau
About Shawn De Veau
Shawn De Veau serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at UMass Boston, where he has worked since 2022. He has held various leadership roles in student affairs across multiple institutions, including interim positions and consulting roles.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Shawn De Veau serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2022. In this role, he manages a budget exceeding $8 million and oversees more than 60 full and part-time employees. His responsibilities include coordinating special divisional projects and administering the Religious Exemption for vaccines process for students. De Veau also leads the implementation of outcomes from an external review of the UMB Police Department and participates as a member of the Emergency Fund Committee.
Previous Positions at UMass Boston
Prior to his current role, Shawn De Veau held multiple positions at UMass Boston. He was the Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs from 2021 to 2022 and served as the Associate Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he worked as the Interim Associate Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at UMass Boston has included significant contributions to student affairs and support services.
Education and Expertise
Shawn De Veau earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Boston University School of Law, where he studied from 1991 to 1994. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, completed from 1987 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in student affairs, law, and higher education administration.
Career History in Higher Education
Shawn De Veau has extensive experience in higher education, having held various roles across multiple institutions. He served as the Interim Vice President for Academic, Faculty, and Student Affairs at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2014 and as the Interim Associate Dean of Students at the University of Rhode Island in 2016. His earlier roles include positions at Merrimack College, St. Joseph's College, and several other colleges, showcasing a diverse career in student affairs and administration.
Consulting Experience
Throughout his career, Shawn De Veau has engaged in consulting roles at various institutions. He worked as a consultant at Landmark College and Pine Manor College in 2011, and at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio in 2014. His consulting experience has contributed to his understanding of operational and administrative processes within higher education.