We are dedicated to helping students succeed in and out of the classroom. Our departments serve students in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. We collaborate broadly across the many campus units and programs that serve students, such as the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement and University Housing, 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
Lori Reesor
Credentials: PhD (she/her)
Email: vcsa@studentaffairs.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-265-3540
Address:
185 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
As UW–Madison’s first vice chancellor for student affairs, Dr. Lori Reesor oversees student services that address health and well-being, identity and inclusion, advocacy, leadership and community engagement. Reesor grew up in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and was a first-generation college student. She came to UW–Madison in 2018 and is proud to call Wisconsin home again. Her office hours are open to all and can be scheduled virtually.
Leadership
Jake Baggott
Credentials: MLS, FACHA, ISG Ret. (he/him)
Position title: Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of University Health Services
Email: jake.baggott@wisc.edu
Mark Guthier
Credentials: JD (he/him)
Position title: Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of Wisconsin Union
Email: mark.c.guthier@wisc.edu
Gabe Javier
Credentials: (he/him)
Position title: Associate Vice Chancellor
Email: gabe.javier@wisc.edu
Christina Olstad
Credentials: EdD (she/her)
Position title: Dean of Students
Email: dean@studentlife.wisc.edu
Executive staff
Central staff
Communications
Payton Wade
Credentials: (she/her)
Position title: Communications Coordinator
Email: payton.wade@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 890-4153
Darcy Wittberger
Credentials: (she/her)
Position title: Director of Communications - Identity & Inclusion/Student Advocacy
Email: darcy.wittberger@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-0925
Assessments
Annual reports, surveys and other key findings from Student Affairs.
Organizational design
A visual representation of how Student Affairs is structured.
Areas within Student Affairs
Policies and guidelines
- Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence (pdf)
- Academic Misconduct (UWS-14)
- Academic Misconduct Procedures (UWS-14)
- Non-Academic Misconduct (UWS-17)
- Non-Academic Procedures: UWS-17 (pdf)
- Conduct on University Lands (UWS 18)
- Student Housing Handbook & Expectations (pdf)
- Protest guidelines
- Responsible Action Guidelines
- Use Guidelines for Names and Pronouns
Contact
Phone
608-265-3540
Location
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
185 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
