On-Campus Services

Office of the President
1 Seerley Hall – 319-273-2820

• Gwenne Berry, Chief Diversity Officer, gwenne.berry@uni.edu

​Vice President for Student Affairs
118 Gilchrist Hall – 319-273-2332

• Paula Knudson, Vice President, paula.knudson@uni.edu
• Kristin Woods, Director, Student Success and Retention, kristin.woods@uni.edu

Dean of Students
118 Gilchrist Hall – 319-273-2332

• Janel Newman, Assistant Dean of Students, janel.newman@uni.edu

Office of Admissions
002 Gilchrist Hall – 319-273-2281

• Juana Hollingsworth, Assistant Director of Diversity Recruitment, juana.hollingsworth@uni.edu
• Derris Hawkins-Smith, Counselor, derris.hawkins@uni.edu

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
105 Gilchrist Hall – 319-273-2700

• Tim Bakula, Director, tim.bakula@uni.edu
• Brianne Camacho, Diversity & Retention Counselor, brianne.camacho@uni.edu

Office of the Registrar
115 Gilchrist Hall – 319-273-2241
Assists students with schedule changes, enrollment certification, transcripts, scheduling of classes, etc.

• Nicole Lehman, Assistant Registrar, nicole.lehman@uni.edu

Department of Residence
010 Redeker Center – 319-273-2333
Offers assistance with housing and dining questions and provides on-campus leadership opportunities.

• Nick Rafanello, Director, nicholas.rafanello@uni.edu

The Learning Center
261 Rod, Learning Commons – 319-273-6023
Services include reading, study strategies and examination services.

• Latricia C. Hylton, math coordinator, latricia.hylton@uni.edu

Academic Advising
102 Gilchrist Hall – 319-273-3406
Connects students to possibilities in majors and careers, while facilitating their academic success through transitions and resources.

• Kathy Peters, Academic Learning Support & Retention Coordinator, kathleen.peters@uni.edu

Student Support Services
007 ITTC – 319-273-2179
Offers supportive services to help students reach their goal of graduating from the University.

• Nick Sullivan, Director, nick.sullivan@uni.edu

Counseling Center
103 Student Health Center – 319-273-2676
Provides a variety of services to UNI students. Services include personal, group and couples counseling.

• Shantila Caston, Mental Health Therapist shantila.caston@uni.edu

Bias Incident/Climate Response Team Form

https://safety.uni.edu/report-an-incident

Center for Multicultural Education
109 Maucker Union – 319-273-2250
​Provides cultural, educational and social activities through programs promoting cross-cultural awareness and support for students from diverse backgrounds.

• Jamie Butler Chidozie, Director, jamie.butler@uni.edu
• Keyah Levy, Assistant Director, keyah.levy@uni.edu

Military and Veteran Services
​111 Maucker Union – 319-273-2322

• Chiquita Loveless, Student Services Coordinator, chiquita.loveless@uni.edu

Gender and Sexuality Services
111 Maucker Union – 319-273-5428
Promotes healthy, engaged, successful LGBT* students and allies. The LGBT* Center provides a safe space, resources and educational opportunities to advocate for an inclusive community.

• Emily Harsch, Student Services Coordinator, emily.harsch@uni.edu

Office for Professional Distinction
5 Curris Business Building – 319-273-7705

• Denita Gadson, Academic Advisor/Diversity & Inclusion, denita.gadson@uni.edu