Who We Are
“Student affairs professionals…are the architects of the student experience beyond the classroom. Their work prepares students…to live with purpose, connection, and resilience. It is through student affairs that institutions nurture the full potential of learners as individuals, workers, and citizens.”
– NASPA–Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
“The Human Dimension of College Worth: Why Student Affairs Matters” (NASPA 2025)
We are dedicated to helping students succeed in and out of the classroom. Our departments serve students in areas including health and well-being, success and belonging, leadership and community engagement, and student advocacy. We collaborate broadly across the many campus units and programs that serve students to enhance UW–Madison as a welcoming and inclusive community for all students.
The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA) reports to the chancellor and is a member of her executive team.
How we are structured
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Leadership
Advisory boards
Board of Visitors
Outside professionals and alumni who serve to advance the mission of Student Affairs.
Cabinet of Student Leaders
Diverse student organization leaders who advise on student-related issues.
Executive staff
Central staff
Communications & Advancement
Human Resources & Finance
Assessments
Annual reports, surveys, and other key findings from Student Affairs.
Organizational design
A visual representation of how Student Affairs is structured.
Strategic plan
Student Affairs vision, mission, and shared goals.
Areas within Student Affairs
Health and Wellbeing
Student Leadership and Community Engagement
Policies and guidelines
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Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence (UW-146)
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Academic Misconduct (UWS-14)
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Academic Misconduct Procedures (UWS-14)
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Non-Academic Misconduct (UWS-17)
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Non-Academic Misconduct Procedures (UWS-17)
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Conduct on University Lands (UWS 18)
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Student Housing Handbook
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Protest Guidelines (UW-6011)
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Responsible Action Guidelines
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Use Guidelines for Names and Pronouns
Get in touch
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
185 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53706