Divisional Leadership

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Student Affairs works hard to foster a vibrant and inclusive campus community where you canĀ  thrive academically, personally, and socially. Our commitment to your success is unwavering, and we strive to help you reach your fullest potential through robust support services and engagement opportunities.

From your first day on campus to the day you proudly walk across the stage at graduation, we want to ensure that your time at the University of Cincinnati is marked by growth, discovery, and transformation. We encourage you to take advantage of the programs and services available to you. Whether you're looking for opportunities for involvement, well-being support, or personal development, our dedicated staff is here to help you navigate every step of the way.

Nicole Mayo, EdD
Vice Provost of Student Affairs

Division Leadership

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Daniel Cummins

Interim Dean of Students

Stratford Heights Bldg. 21

513-556-5064

Functional Units: Bearcat Bands, Dean of Students Office, Resident Education & Development, Student Conduct and Community Standards

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Brandi Elliott, EdD

Executive Director of Identity & Inclusion

513-556-6008

Functional Units: African American Cultural & Resource Center, Ethnic Programs & Services, LGBTQ Center, Women's Center

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Fran Larkin

Director, Center for Community Engagement

513-556-1503

Functional Units: Center for Community Engagement, Center for Student Involvement, Commencement, Fraternity and Sorority Life

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Nicole Mayo, EdD

Vice Provost of Student Affairs

630 Steger Student Life Center

513-556-6120

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Arin Napier

Director of Business Affairs

630 Steger Student Life Center

513-556-6049

Functional Units: Financial Administration, Human Resources, IT

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Heidi Pettyjohn

Executive Director for Accessibility, University ADA Coordinator, University EIT Accessibility Coordinator

513-556-9791

Functional Units: Accessibility Resources (Clifton, Blue Ash, Clermont), Office of Institutional Accessibility

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Beth Robbins

Associate to the Vice President

Functional Units: Human Resources

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Tara Scarborough, PsyD

Executive Director of Mental Health & Wellness

513-556-0648

Functional Units: Counseling & Psychological Services, Student Wellness Center

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Felicia Wallace, PhD

Assistant Vice President for Academic Excellence & Support Services

513-556-0835

Functional Units: Gen-1 Theme House, 1MPACT House, McNair Scholars Program, Testing Services, Veterans Programs and Services

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Whitney White

Director of Marketing & Communications/Parent & Family Programs

630 Steger Student Life Center

513-556-4153

Functional Units: Marketing & Communications, Parent & Family Programs

Unit Leadership

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Dana Bisignani

Director, Women's Center

571 Steger Student Life Center

513-556-4401

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Kate Butler, EdD

Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life

Stratford Heights, Building 16, Suite 001

513-556-1155

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Suzette Combs

Director, Gen-1/1MPACT House

Stratford Heights, Building 12

513-556-3324

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Daniel Cummins

Associate Dean of Students

Stratford Heights Bldg. 21

513-556-5064

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Martin Hintz

Director, Testing Services

1000 French Hall West

513-556-0371

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Kristin Ford

Director, Center for Student Involvement

455 Steger Student Life Center

513-556-6115

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Chad Freeman

Director, LGBTQ Center

565 Steger Student Life Center

513-556-4329

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Jivanto van Hemert

Interim University Ombuds, Ombuds Office

607 Swift Hall

513-556-5956

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Kim Gilkey

Director, Student Conduct & Community Standards

555 Steger Student Life Center

513-556-6814

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Terence Harrison

Director, Veterans Programs & Services

University Pavilion, 2nd floor

513-556-6840

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Mercedes Johnson

Director, African American Cultural & Resource Center

60 W. Charlton Street

513-556-1177

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Melva Karnes

Director, Commencement Office

513-556-4194

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Fran Larkin

Director, Center for Community Engagement

513-556-1503

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Meghann Littrell

Director, Accessibility Resources (Regional Programs)

513-558-8225

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Chris Nichter

Director, Bearcat Bands

Rockwern Band Center

513-556-5699

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Trent Pinto, PhD

Director, Resident Education & Development

Marian Spencer Hall, 2nd Floor

513-556-6476

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Suzy Culbertson, M.P.H., CHES

Director, Student Wellness Center

675 Steger Student Life Center

513-556-6124

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Tara Scarborough, PsyD

Director, Counseling & Psychological Services

225 Calhoun St., Suite 200

513-556-0648

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Mike Southern

Director, Accessibility Resources (Clifton Campus)

Commons Edge Pavilion North

513-556-6823

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Cheri Westmoreland, EdD

Director, McNair Scholars Program, Cincinnati Pride Grant

Stratford Heights, Building 12

513-556-2880

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Whitney White

Director of Marketing & Communications/Parent & Family Programs

630 Steger Student Life Center

513-556-4153

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Laura Wooldridge

Director, Ethnic Programs & Services

513-556-6008