Dean of Students

Dean of Students

The EKU Dean of Students Office houses the Dean of Students, Student Conduct, and the Center for Student Accessibility.

Dean of Students Mission


The Dean of Students provides support for students to assist with their educational and personal growth by connecting them with resources, advocating for them, and helping them navigate situations that could impede their progress.

Student Advisory Board


The Student Advisory Board for the Dean of Students is composed of a diverse group of students who meet with the Dean of Students regularly to discuss broader student needs on campus. These students represent a wide variety of majors, demographics, and experiences to provide unique perspectives.

  • Journey Calder
    sophomore; Pre-Communication Disorders; College of Education and Applied Human Sciences
  • Brittany Collins
    junior; Agriculture; College of STEM; transfer student; Center for Student Parents
  • Arturo Cortes
    freshman; Finance and Spanish (double major); College of Business; College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences; Dr. Rodney Gross Scholar; NOVA
  • Ashley Hardin
    senior; Social Work; College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences; Center for Student Parents
  • Mauro Madrid Perez
    graduate student; Masters in Biology program; College of STEM; Latino Student Association; Graduate Assistant, Bobby Verdugo and Yoli Rios Bilingual Peer Mentoring Center; EKU Alumni
  • Kyra Mills
    senior; Emergency Medical Care; College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science; Honors Program; Epsilon Sigma Pi, paramedic fraternity; First Year Leader; Kentucky National Guard; Student Government Association
  • Kaleigh Oldham
    senior; Occupational Science; College of Health Sciences; Resident Advisor; EKU Guru, Student Success Center; NOVA; Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society; Council for Exceptional Children
  • Adriana Steele
    senior, Music; College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences; EKU Marching Band
  • Chelsea Stephens
    sophomore; Elementary Education; College of Education and Applied Human Sciences; Admissions Recruitment Ambassador; First-Year Leader
  • Jake Weston
    senior; Finance; College of Business; Honors Program; EKU Guru