Dean of Student Affairs

Dr. Tamara Issa Musleh is a Palestinian academic and researcher specializing in Educational Psychology. She currently serves as the Dean of Student Affairs at Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem.

She holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from the Arab American University, a master's degree in Sociology from Birzeit University, a bachelor's degree in Education (Elementary Stage) from Bethlehem University, and an Associate Diploma in Arts from Dar al-Kalima University.

Dr. Musleh has made multiple research contributions, with several papers published in peer-reviewed academic journals. She has also participated in scientific conferences and specialized workshops both within Palestine and abroad. Through her academic and administrative experience, she has contributed to the development of a supportive and stimulating university environment that focuses on enhancing students' psychological and social capacities and empowering them both academically and humanely.

At the moment you take your first steps at Dar al-Kalima University, we warmly welcome you not only as new students, but as individuals carrying dreams, experiences, and aspirations that deserve to be protected, nurtured, and embraced. Your presence here is not merely a transition into a new academic stage; it is the beginning of a holistic human journey in which knowledge becomes part of a broader process of building the self, developing awareness, and enhancing the ability to understand the world and engage with it positively and responsibly. At this university, you will not be mere recipients of knowledge, but partners in shaping a dynamic learning experience that listens to you as much as it teaches you. At Dar al-Kalima University, we believe that true education is one that touches the human being in all its dimensions: mind, emotions, creativity, and voice. Therefore, we strive to provide a safe, human-centered, and inspiring university environment that opens spaces for expression, experimentation, and development, and gives you the opportunity to discover yourselves and build your own paths with confidence and awareness. Our mission at the Deanship of Student Affairs is grounded in the firm belief that every student is a unique story worthy of support, and that every experience deserves someone who listens, understands, and stands by it in moments of challenge before moments of success. We are here to be closer to you than just a service or administrative support; we are partners in your journey, a safe space for you, and a voice that supports your aspirations. Together, we aspire to build a university that reflects the diversity and depth of human experience, and that believes in freedom, responsibility, and the power of creativity to bring about change. A university that nurtures within you a sense of belonging and gives you the strength to be active contributors to your society and creators of hope within your surroundings. Dear students, your journey begins today, but it is not limited to your years of study; it extends to create an impact within you and around you. We are here to accompany you on this journey, with all its challenges and opportunities, and with all the care, humanity, and sincerity it deserves. Welcome to your second home… Dar al-Kalima University.