About the Dean of Students Office

Mission

Students are the heart of Ohio University. In the Office of the Dean of Students, we advocate for students, coordinate response to student crisis, and provide outreach and engagement to parents and families. We advance the university mission of supporting the intellectual and personal development of our students through ongoing advocacy and care.

Staff

(she/her/hers) Associate Vice President & Dean of Students
email address kathy@ohio.edu
phone number 740.593.1800
Leadership Team
Dean of Students
building location 345 Baker University Center
(she/her/hers) Associate Dean of Students
email address kim.rouse@ohio.edu
phone number 740.593.1800
Leadership Team
Dean of Students
building location 345 Baker Center
(he/him/his) Assistant Dean of Students
email address barnhard@ohio.edu
phone number 740.593.1800
Dean of Students
building location 345 Baker University Center
(she/her/hers) Assistant Dean of Students for Parent and Family Engagement
email address olaker@ohio.edu
phone number 740.593.1800
Dean of Students
building location 345 Baker University Center
Catherine Lachman
Catherine Lachman
(she/her/hers) Basic Needs Coordinator
email address clachman@ohio.edu
phone number 740.593.4022
Dean of Students
building location 354 Baker University Center
Executive Assistant
email address russeld7@ohio.edu
phone number 740-593-1800
Dean of Students
building location 345 Baker University Center
Student Care and Support Manager
email address meyerm2@ohio.edu
phone number 740.597.3223
Dean of Students