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The Dean of Students office promotes student development and enhances the Michigan student experience through partnerships, connections, direct support, and policy development that promotes an inclusive campus climate and facilitates students' successful navigation of campus life.
Utilizing an educational, social justice orientation, the Dean of Students Office contributes to students' individual development, self-authorship and the facilitation of a vibrant, healthy, and resilient University of Michigan community through our core areas of work.
Dean of Students Staff
Laura Blake Jones, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
Kerri Ferrari
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Students
Sarah Daniels, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Students
Travis Martin, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Students and Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life
Nicole P. Banks
Associate Dean of Students
Devin Berghorst, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Students
Rachel Egelhof
Parent & Family Engagement Program Manager
Mark Simmonds
Program Manager for Beyond the Diag
Liliana Cespedes
Campus Climate Support & Expect Respect Program Coordinator
Gabby Steimel
Case Manager for Student Support and Critical Incident Response
Patrick Howey
Community Concerns Response Coordinator
Melanie Castellese
Administrative Coordinator
Expanded Dean of Students Staff
Jessica Campbell
Director of the Blavin Scholars Program
Robin Banks
Blavin Campus Coach, DHHS Liaison, and Volunteer Coordinator
Mikaila LaClear
Blavin Campus Coach and Mentor Coordinator
Romonia R. Atchison
Blavin Campus Coach and Outreach/Recruitment Coordinator
Aaron Kall
Director of Debate