40th Anniversary

Where IMPACT is Made

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Dean of Students

Meet the Student Life Management Team

Student Life Management Team

Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Dean of Students

Karen Whitney

Karen M. Whitney, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Dean of Students
(317) 274-8990
whitney@iupui.edu

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  • Advances campus mission and vision
  • Champions the Student Life strategic plan
  • Leads the Student Life management team
  • Engages students, faculty, staff, and community

Student Life Executive Team

Frank Ross

Frank E. Ross, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Learning
(317) 274-4431
frross@iupui.edu

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  • Supports Student Life departments
  • Connects Student Life with academic initiatives
  • Works with University College first-year experience and retention efforts

Jason T. Spratt

Jason T. Spratt
Assistant Dean of Students
(317) 274-4431
jtspratt@iupui.edu

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  • Supports Student Life departments
  • Provides leadership to the Behavioral Consultation Team
  • Develops and manages Student Life emergency operation plan

Rob Aaron

Rob Aaron
Director, Assessment and Planning
(317) 274-8990
rwaaron@iupui.edu

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  • Analyzes data and communicates results
  • Consults with departments
  • Manages details of the Student Life strategic plan

Andrea Anderson

Andrea Anderson
Director, Communications and Development
(317) 274-8990
aeickhof@iupui.edu

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  • Manages the Student Life communications plan
  • Identifies and pursues development opportunities
  • Promotes Student Life to external constituencies

Kevin Walsh

Kevin Walsh
Director, Finance and Administration
(317) 278-2774
kcwalsh@iupui.edu

  • Directs fiscal operations of the division
  • Ensures compliance with University, State, and Federal laws and regulations

Student Life Directors

Patty Alvarez

Patty Alvarez
Interim Director, Campus and Community Life
(317) 274-3931
palvarez@iupui.edu

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  • Educates and develops leaders among students and staff
  • Promotes diversity as a value
  • Builds community on campus

Hayward Guenard

Hayward Guenard
Director, Housing and Residence Life
(317) 274-7457
hguenard@iupui.edu

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  • Defines goals, vision, and mission statement for Housing and Residence Life
  • Develops master plan for facilities maintenance program
  • Develops plan for the next phase of housing

Julie Lash

Julie Lash, Ph.D.
Director, Counseling and Psychological Services
(317) 274-2548
jlash@iupui.edu

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  • Coordinates clinical mental health services
  • Provides education/prevention initiatives related to mental health
  • Consults/advocates with campus community
  • Provides clinical training

Dan Maxwell

Dan Maxwell
Director, Campus Center
(317) 278-8511
maxwelld@iupui.edu

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  • Provides one-stop experience for campus community
  • Continually assesses policies, procedures, and operations
  • Partners with customers/clients for successful events
  • Provides on-campus student employment

Tralicia Powell Lewis

Tralicia Powell Lewis
Director, Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct
(317) 274-4431
tpowell@iupui.edu

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  • Enforces student code of conduct
  • Advocates for student rights
  • Serves as a campus resource

Matt Rota-Autry

Matt Rota-Autry
Director, Intramural and Recreational Sports
(317) 274-2824
mrotaaut@iupui.edu

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  • Offers lifetime leisure and recreational wellness opportunities to the campus community
  • Promotes healthy lifestyles through activities, clinics, and competitive sports
  • Provides fitness and recreational facilities to the campus community
  • Fosters personal development and facilitates leadership skills

Michelle Verduzco

Michelle Verduzco
Director, Student Life and Global Engagement
(317) 274-4431
verduzco@iupui.edu

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  • Leads the Division in international learning with a focus on Mexico, China, and Kenya
  • Directs Student Life programs on language, culture, and service in Mexico
  • Collaborate with other units to build an intentionally inclusive environment for international students

Steve Wintermeyer

Steve Wintermeyer, M.D.
Director, Student Health Services
(317) 274-8214
swinterm@iupui.edu

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  • Promotes student wellness
  • Makes health services more available to students
  • Educates the campus about Student Health Services


2009-2010 Meeting Minutes

Archived Meeting Minutes


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