Meet the Staff

Dr. David Milstone
Associate Vice Chancellor

Dr. David Milstone has served in higher education for more than 30 years. He began his work at UMass Dartmouth in August of 2006. Previous to his arrival, Dr. Milstone served as the Dean of Student Life at Connecticut College and Dean of Students at MassBay Community College. He also held student affairs positions at Clark University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and UMass Amherst. Dr. Milstone is a product of the UMass system as he received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from UMass Amherst and his doctorate from UMass Boston. He is married to a saint and is the proud father of the two best kids on the planet.

Cynthia Cummings
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Cynthia Cummings assumed the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at UMass Dartmouth in July, 2008. Prior to that time, she worked at the University of Delaware for 25 years, where she served in various capacities, culminating in the position of Associate Vice President for Campus Life.

Cynthia holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in French Language and Literature and a Masters of Science Degree in College Student Personnel Administration from Indiana University, Bloomington. She has extensive experience in college and university residential education, college student rights and responsibilities, and student-related crisis management. She has served as a consultant to higher education institutions, public school systems, and community organizations on issues of diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion.

Cynthia is an avid fan of opera and jazz, a collector of contemporary art and craft, an intrepid traveler, and a dog lover.

Phone: (508) 910-6402
Fax: (508) 999-8626
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Office: Campus Center Room 221

Shelly Metivier Scott
Associate Dean of Students

Shelly Metivier Scott came to UMass Dartmouth in January 2007 as Associate Director of Residential Life and moved into the Associate Dean of Students position in October 2010. Shelly is an 18 year student affairs veteran having worked in such areas as housing and residential life, new student orientation and family programs. A first generation college student, Shelly holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Public Administration, both from Clark University.  Shelly is also a certified secondary education teacher in the state of Massachusetts and a certified community mediator.

Prior to coming to UMass Dartmouth, Shelly worked as the Director of Residential Life & Housing at Connecticut College.  In addition, she has also contributed to student life at Emmanuel College, Drexel University, Clark University, and Johnson & Wales University. A native of Warwick, R.I., Shelly makes her home in Dartmouth with her amazing husband and three beautiful children.  Her passions include motherhood, Corsair Olympics, reading, air hockey, music, Moonlight Breakfast, and home improvement.

Phone: (508) 910-6402
Fax: (508) 999-8626
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Office Campus Center Room 221 

Mary Beckwith joined the staff at UMass Dartmouth in August 2005 as Coordinator for Student Judicial Affairs. Mary is a 25 year student affairs veteran having worked in such areas as housing and residence life, new student orientation and judicial affairs. A first generation college student and a product of the UMass system, Mary holds a B.A. in Mass Communication and an M.Ed. in Educational Media and Technology both from UMass Amherst.

Prior to coming to UMass Dartmouth, Mary worked at UMass Amherst, Franklin Pierce College, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Drexel University, Muhlenberg College, and the Marine Biological Laboratory. A native of Worcester, Mary makes her home in Dartmouth with her wife and young son. Her passions include tennis, music, film, and landscaping.

Phone: (508) 999-9153
Fax: (508) 999-8626
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Office: Campus Center Room 221

Ann Valentino joined the Student Affairs Staff in 2004. She provides clerical and administrative support for Associate Vice Chancellor.

She has worked at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth since 1992. She previous worked in the Purchashing/Telecommunication Departments. Ann is the mother of 3 sons.

Phone: (508) 999-8640
Fax: (508) 999-8626
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Office: Campus Center Room 221

Marjorie Fernandes joined the Student Affairs office in June 2004. She provides clerical and administrative support to Cynthia Cummings, the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Shelly Metivier Scott, Associate Dean of Students for Student Affairs.

She has worked at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth since 2001. She previously assisted the Director of the Frederick Douglass Unity House managing and coordinating the daily operations of the center.


Phone: (508) 910-6402
Fax: (508) 999-8626
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Office: Campus Center Room 221