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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)
Vice Chancellor
149 Graff Main Hall
vfigueroa@uwlax.edu
608.785.8062
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
Executive Assistant
149 Graff Main Hall
fbergin@uwlax.edu
608.785.8062
Administrative Manager
149D Graff Main Hall
aavery-johnson@uwlax.edu
608.785.8929
Assistant Dean of Students
149 Graff Main Hall
aabrahamson@uwlax.edu
608.785.8063
Coordinator of Student Conduct
149 Graff Main Hall
zmoffett@uwlax.edu
608.785.8062
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
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
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.
Coordinator of Second Year Experience
149B Graff Main Hall
tpetherbridge@uwlax.edu
608.785.8931