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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) 

Kara Ostlund  Profile of Kara Ostlund  Kara Ostlund saysMeet with me  Office hours

Dean of Students (Institute) (B)
149G Graff Main Hall
kostlund@uwlax.edu
608.785.8062

Specialty areas:

Title IX; Federal, State, and Institutional Compliance; Conduct Education; Students in Distress; UWS Chapter 14, 17, and 18; Clery; FERPA; Student Rights

Student Life Front Office

Zach Moffett  Profile of Zach Moffett  Office hours

Coordinator of Student Conduct
149 Graff Main Hall
zmoffett@uwlax.edu
608.785.8062

Macy Carty  Profile of Macy Carty  Office hours

Student Life Specialist
149H 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

Blythe McConaughey  Profile of Blythe McConaughey  Office hours

Violence Prevention Specialist
149B Graff Main Hall
bmcconaughey@uwlax.edu
608.785.5126

Specialty areas:

Violence Intervention, Awareness and Prevention. Student Support. Student Distress. Trauma Informed Care. Campus and Community Referrals.

Multicultural Student Services Partner in Residence Hours: Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30

Pride Center Office Hours: Tuesdays from 11:00 to 1:00

 

Issy Beach  Profile of Issy Beach  Issy Beach saysMeet with me  Office hours

Student Wellness Coordinator
Graff Main Hall
ibeach@uwlax.edu
608.785.8977

Specialty areas:

Sexual health and sexuality education

Holistic wellness

Peer education

Fall 2024 Office Hours

The COVE: Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:30am

OMSS: Wednesdays from 2:30pm-3:30pm

Or by appointment.

Graduate Assistants