James Reese is the Associate Dean for International Student Programs at Bates College. He supports international students during the initial transition and throughout their Bates experiences. He has been at Bates since 1977. Dean Reese sat down with Bates Multifaith Fellows, Mamta Saraogi and Matt Suslovic to discuss his childhood, how he came to Bates, his passion for higher education and where he finds meaning in life.