The Dean of Students Office assists students with a variety of concerns by working directly with them and connecting them to appropriate resources on campus. We also consult with and serve as a resource for faculty and staff, parents, families, and friends, working together to serve students.
Mission & Vision
We want to support student success by creating a culture of caring on campus, so when students need help, they know The Dean Of Students Office is the place to go.
What we do
Inform
We provide accurate & timely information on University policies and procedures.
We identify the campus and community resources necessary to achieve positive outcome to student concerns.
Guide you to the right place
We provide referrals so concerns are brought to the attention of the appropriate University official.
We help facilitate contact with the proper office or service.
Consult
We provide advice about how to deal with any situation which may be causing difficulty.
We offer guidance and coaching to enhance student’s capacity to succeed.
Provide Title IX assistance
We provide assistance to students who are victims of incidents involving sexual harassment or violence, investigate complaints, assist with interim measure and accommodations for both the victim/complainant and respondent.
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students oversees the Dean of Students Office, is an integral part of Student Affairs, and collaborates broadly across campus units and programs that serve students, such as the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement and University Housing, to enhance UW–Madison as a welcoming and inclusive community for all students.
Christina Olstad
Credentials: EdD (she/her)
Position title: Dean of Students
Email:
doso
Phone: 608-263-5700
Address:
Dean of Students Office
70 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Staff
The staff of the Dean of Students Office are typically the ones you will engage when you need the resources the office provides.
Hope Dymond
Position title: Student Assistance Specialist
Email:
hope.dymond
Phone: 608-263-5700
Elaine Goetz
Position title: Graduate Student Assistance Specialist
Email:
egoetz2
Phone: 608-263-5700
Jennifer Horace
Position title: Assistant Director - Bias Response
Email:
jennifer.horace
Phone: 608-263-5700
Kathy Kruse
Position title: Associate Dean of Students, Director of the Dean of Students Office
Email:
kathy.kruse
Phone: 608-263-5700
Tynille Rufenacht
Position title: Case Manager
Email:
tynille.rufenacht
Phone: 608-263-5700
Jeff Turner
Position title: Student Assistance Specialist
Email:
jeff.turner
Phone: 608-263-5700
Rachael Willits
Position title: Associate Director
Email:
rachael.willits
Phone: 608-263-5700
The Behavior Intervention Team
Chaired by the Director of the Dean of Students Office, the team includes membership from campus units that support students’ success, health, and well-being. The team addresses student behavior which demonstrates a risk of harm to self or the campus community, recommending and facilitating appropriate interventions, including, but not limited to, referrals to campus and community resources.
We're here for you
Drop-In Appointments
Anytime you'd like to chat, we'd be glad to talk about any concern you have, without judgement. Schedule a same-day Drop-In appointment in person or via phone or video conference.
Contact
Dean’s Office Contacts
How can we help?
Call us at:
608-263-5700
Email us at:
doso@studentaffairs.wisc.edu
Dean of Students Office70 Bascom Hall500 Lincoln DriveMadison, WI 53706-1380
Monday-Friday: 8:30am -4pmduring Fall and Spring semester
After Hours Contacts
Crisis response:
Call Mental Health Services
608-265-5600 (option 9)
Emergencies:
Dial 911 for immediate help from the
UW Police Department
UWPD Non-emergency line: 608-264-2677