Kent

The Dean of Students serves as the university's primary student advocate and assists the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs in the leadership of the division. The Dean of Students manages departments that provide advocacy, support, and well-being services. The Dean also works with the Division of Student Affairs staff and the broader university community to support students in crisis, promote a culture of advocacy and helping behaviors, encourage students to engage in responsible citizenship and take responsibility for their actions, and engage in community partnership to enhance resources and support for students of Kent State.