Our people
A page within Student Life
Our mission
What matters most in the Student Life Office is student success.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is committed to its belief in mens corpusque (“mind and body”) and seeks to provide a student-centered education in environments that are safe, diverse, equitable, inclusive, and engaging. Our purpose in the Student Life Office is to support and encourage students’ growth and well-being in ways that enable them to thrive. We strive to empower students to share responsibility in the learning process and to create a positive learning community. Our vision is that students will participate actively in this process, unlimited by ability, culture, gender, race, sexuality, religion, or socioeconomic barriers. We imagine students becoming self-determined individuals and well-informed citizens who are caring and compassionate for others and themselves.
The Student Life Office challenges students through individual and group interventions, and we support them by offering innovative programs and opportunities. Our outreach includes wellness programming, alcohol and drug education, policy and safety awareness, violence prevention, and other activities that support student transitions to and through the university. We recognize that collaboration is important to students' success and we aim to work closely with faculty, staff, and families to ensure our work is mindful, supportive, and current.
(updated January 2019)
Under the leadership of
- Vice Chancellor
- Graff Main Hall
- vfigueroa@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8062
- Dean of Students (Institute) (B)
- Graff Main Hall
- kostlund@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8066
Specialty areas:
Title IX; Federal, State, and Institutional Compliance; Conduct Education; Students in Distress; UWS Chapter 14, 17, and 18; Clery; FERPA; Student Rights
- Assistant Dean of Students
- Graff Main Hall
- aabrahamson@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8063
Our Team
- Administrative Manager
- Graff Main Hall
- aavery-johnson@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8929
- Coordinator of Student Conduct
- Graff Main Hall
- zmoffett@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8065
- Student Life Specialist
- Graff Main Hall
- mcarty@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8062
Specialty areas:
Advocacy & Empowerment
Non-clinical Case Management
Withdrawals
Absence Notifications
Campus and Community Resources
Academic, Financial, Health, Social, and Personal Support
Student Success Coaching
- Violence Prevention Specialist
- Graff Main Hall
- bmcconaughey@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.5126
- Student Wellness Coordinator
- Graff Main Hall
- ibeach@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8977
Specialty areas:
Sexual health education, holistic wellness, peer education
Spring 2025 Office Hours:
Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm in OMSS (1101 Centennial Hall), or by appointment in 404 Wimberly Hall
- Coordinator of Second Year Experience
- Graff Main Hall
- tpetherbridge@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8931
- Program Coordinator Student and Family Programs
- 2320 Student Union
- cschulz@uwlax.edu
Specialty areas:
New Student and Family Programs Coordinator