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)
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 & Director
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
(she/her/hers)
Executive Assistant
email address
andrewt1@ohio.edu
phone number
740.593.1800
Dean of Students
building location
345 Baker University Center

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

Carly Pabin
(she/her/hers)
Graduate Assistant, Basic Needs
email address
cp213317@ohio.edu
phone number
740.593.1800
Dean of Students
building location
354 Baker University Center