Office of the Dean of Students
Welcome
The Office of the Dean of Students provides students, faculty, and staff a range of resources that support student success by promoting the critical importance of civility, self-accountability, responsible decision-making and community building. As part of the university's division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, our team of professionals build opportunities for students to become engaged in life outside the classroom, foster the overall development of students, enhance the learning experience for students, and value social justice and community building through intentionally designed programs and services.
Whatever your need or interest, we offer many ways to assist you and provide opportunities for learning and personal growth. You are encouraged to take full advantage of them.
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Meet the Staff
Nadia Daher: Student Assistance Coordinator for Special Populations
Mike Demetor: Associate Dean of Students, Student Conduct
Jessica Hainley: Residential Student Assistance Coordinator
Kelly Hojnacki: Assistant Dean of Students, Student Assistance
Caecilia Holt: Administrative Assistant, Office of the Dean of Students
Bernard McCree, Associate Dean, Underrepresented & At-Risk Populations
Erica Nemitz: Graduate Assistant for Student Conduct
Jenni Rach: Associate Director, Student Conduct
Stephen Rupprecht: Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students
Jerry Schearer: Senior Associate Dean of Students and Chief Diversity Officer
Jessica Urenko: Student Assistance Coordinator
Erin Williams: Administrative Assistant, Student Conduct
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Contact Us
Dean of Students: 610-683-1396 or deanofstudents@kutztown.edu
Student Assistance: 610-683-1396 or studentassistance@kutztown.edu
Student Conduct: 610-683-1320 or studentconduct@kutztown.edu
Fax Number: 610-683-1521
The Office of the Dean of Students is open Monday through Friday during the following hours:
Academic Year: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed noon-1 p.m. on days when class is not in session)
Winter Break and Summer: 8 a.m. - noon & 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Offices Reporting to the Dean of Students
- New Student Orientation
- Student Union and Involvement Services
- Student Assistance
- Student Conduct
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Underrepresented and At-Risk Populations
- The Key - Student Handbook
- Student Life Resources
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Immigration
Know Your Rights: A Guide for Immigrant Families in Pennsylvania
Conozca sus derechos: Una guía para familias inmigrantes en Pensilvania
National
National Immigration Law Center: Everyone Has Certain Basic Rights
Local
Lehigh/Schuylkill and surrounding counties - Catholic Charities - Use the contact form to request a immigration services from the drop down menu. - International Students
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LGBTQIA+
in addition to our wonderful LGBTQ+ Resource Center there is the Home | LGBT Center of Greater Reading
- Faith/Religious Supports
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Campus Resources
The KU offices below are additional resources to help during any trying times:
KU Public Safety and Police Services: (610) 683-4002
University Counseling Center: (610) 683-4072
Office of the Dean of Students: (610) 683-1396
Chief Diversity Officer: (610) 683-4923
Office of Multicultural Services: (610) 683-4197
LGBTQ+ Resource Center: (484) 646-4111
Women's Center: (610) 683-4655
Office of Social Equity: (610) 683-4700
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Keep your thoughts POSITIVE because your thoughts become your words. Keep your WORDS positive because your words become your behavior. Keep your BEHAVIOR positive because your behavior becomes your habits. Keep your HABITS positive because your habits become your values. Keep your VALUES positive because your values become your destiny.
Mahatma Gandhi