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
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.
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
Mark Guthier
Credentials: JD (he/him)
Position title: Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of Wisconsin Union
Email:
mark.c.guthier
Christina Olstad
Credentials: EdD (she/her)
Position title: Dean of Students
Email:
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Karen Stroud-Phillips
Credentials: (she/her)
Position title: Associate Vice Chancellor (Interim)
Email:
karen.s.phillips
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.
Diversity and Inclusion Student Advisory Board
Students who advise on initiatives relevant to the underrepresented/minority student experience.
Executive staff
Central staff
Communications
Sheena Hirschfield
Credentials: (she/her)
Position title: Communications Manager
Email:
sheena.hirschfield
Phone: (608) 263-9463
Darby Winchel
Credentials: (she/her)
Position title: Communications Manager for New Students
Email:
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Darcy Wittberger
Credentials: (she/her)
Position title: Associate Communications Director
Email:
darcy.wittberger
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
Student Leadership and Community Engagement
Center for Leadership & Involvement
Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life
Wisconsin Union
Student Affairs Advancement
Conference Centers
Policies and guidelines
- Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence (UW-146)
- Academic Misconduct (UWS-14)
- Academic Misconduct Procedures (UWS-14)
- Non-Academic Misconduct (UWS-17)
- Non-Academic Misconduct Procedures (UWS-17)
- Conduct on University Lands (UWS 18)
- Student Housing Handbook
- Protest Guidelines (UW-6011)
- 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
