Office of Student Affairs

Mission Statement

The Office of Student Affairs provides programs and services designed to promote academic success and global citizenship through co-curricular activities and student development programs.

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Secondary School Teacher Prize for Inspiration

Who inspired you to push forward? Undergraduate students may nominate a high school teacher who inspired them to go beyond.

Nominations may be made by any undergraduate who expects to graduate in May, 2010.  Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on January 15, 2010 and should be sent to the Dean's office of the College in which the graduating senior is enrolled via email as follows:

Teachers selected will receive a $2000 award and their high schools will receive $1000.  The teachers will be recognized during the May commencement ceremony.  High school teachers through out the USA are eligible.

Students whose nominated teachers are selected will receive $500.

For more information, including the nomination criteria and normination form click here.

 

Welcome to Student Affairs!

Greetings from The University of Tulsa! I want to welcome you to the programs and services offered by the Office of Student Affairs. The University of Tulsa is a truly extraordinary place and we are proud of the many programs and services we offer which are designed to foster more and better access to education for students from widely diverse backgrounds. Students have the opportunity to "step outside of their box" and explore a large number of leadership and community service opportunities through the programs and services offered by the dedicated professionals in Student Affairs.

The Office of Student Affairs oversees Counseling and Psychological Services, Center for Student Academic Support, Collins Fitness Center, Career Services, Multicultural Affairs, Greek Life, New Student Programs and Services, Student Association and Student Activities, and University and Community Engagement. Our goal in Student Affairs is to ensure that we deliver services to help students become engaged in their communities and succeed both in and outside of the classroom.

I encourage you to not only explore our Web site but to contact us for any additional information you may need. We are here to help and we look forward to speaking with you once you take a look at all that TU has to offer.

Go TU!

Yolanda Taylor
Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services & Dean of Students

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About Student Affairs

Student Affairs seeks to provide academic support through co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Programs are designed to broaden students' educational experiences and develop their interpersonal and leadership skills. Specific programs, services, and activities include:  

 

  • Adopt-A-School/College Access Program 
  • Alcohol Education Seminars 
  • Co-curricular Transcript 
  • December and May Commencement
  • FERPA Information & Releases
  • Greek Life
  • Leadership Education 
  • Multicultural Student Programs
  • New Student Programs and Services
  • Parents Organization 
  • Parents Weekend 
  • Senior Salute-Graduation Preparation
  • Student Organizations and Activities 
  • Student Association 
  • Student Handbook
  • Student Telephone Directory
  • University and Community Engagement

The Office of Student Affairs is also responsible for handling student conduct matters as well as complaints regarding sexual assault and harassment. Additionally, the Associate Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services/Dean of Students and the Associate Dean of Students serve as Ombudsmen to provide mediation of student complaints. The Associate Vice President/Dean of Students and the Associate Dean of Students are available for programs on alcohol awareness, sexual assault, harassment, leadership education, multicultural awareness, and Greek life.

Additionally, the Office of Student Affairs promotes community service by providing opportunities for students at The University of Tulsa to participate in Adopt-a-School, the College Access Program, and many other local organizations through University and Community Engagement.  Students are encouraged to serve as mentors and tutors to middle school and senior high school students involved in after-school programs provided by TU.

The Office of Student Affairs is the umbrella for several areas within Enrollment and Student Services. Those offices include:

These offices seek to promote academic success, leadership development, community involvement, healthy life choices, and cultural diversity.

OFFICES REPORTING TO STUDENT AFFAIRS
Adopt-A-School/College Access Program, 631-2328
Campus Recreation-Mary Wafer-Johnston, Director, 631-2679
Career Services-Shelly Holly, Director, 631-2549
Center for Student Academic Support-Jane Corso, Director, 631-2315
Counseling and Psychological Services-Tom Brian, Director, 631-2200
New Student Programs and Services-Laura McNeese, Director, 631-2707
University and Community Engagement-Mike Mills, Coordinator, 631-2510

Contact Information

Office of Student Affairs
800 South Tucker Drive
Holmes Student Center, Room 59
918-631-2327
FAX:918-631-2788

Yolanda D. Taylor
Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services and Dean of Students
yolanda-taylor@utulsa.edu  
918-631-2328

Mike Mills
Associate Dean of Students and Coordinator for University and Community Engagement
michael-mills@utulsa.edu
918-631-2510

Laura Allen
Program Advisor for Multicultural Affairs
laura-allen@utulsa.edu  
918-631-2966

Alyson Garrison
Program Advisor for Greek Life
alyson-garrison@utulsa.edu  
918-631-3516

Steve Denton
Coordinator for Student Activities
steven-denton@utulsa.edu
918-631-2585

Laura McNeese
Director for New Student Programs and Services
lesmith@utulsa.edu  
918-631-2707

Kathy Shelton
Coordinator, Student Volunteer Center
kathy-shelton@utulsa.edu
918-631-3535