About the Dean of Students Office
Our Work
We know that life doesn’t stop while students are in college. When life throws challenges in students’ way, we’re here to help them create plans, connect to resources, and gain the confidence to get back on track. We work with students, families, friends, and faculty. We’re a friendly, caring team ready to listen and assist. We welcome referrals, scheduled appointments, and drop-in appointments.
Leadership Team
Dean of Students
- Meaghan Davidson: Dean of Students
Dean’s Team: Administration
- Rohsaan Settle: Deputy Dean of Students and Director of the Dean of Students Office
- Kimberly Gautier: Administrative Manager
Dean’s Team: Case Management Services
- Tara Frank: Associate Dean for Case Management Services
- Shane-Justin “Shane” Nu’uhiwa: Assistant Dean of Case Management Services
Dean’s Team: Basic Needs and Off-Campus Student Support
- Shannon Farquhar-Caddell: Associate Dean for Basic Needs and Off-Campus
- Phillip Hernandez de Wright: Assistant Dean of Students for Financial Hardship
- Donna Smith: Assistant Dean for Food Access Initiatives
Dean’s Team: CARES (Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education for Survivors) Program
- Christine Dennis Smith: Associate Dean for CARES Program for Survivors
- Kayla Howell: Office Manager, CARES Program for Survivors
- Paige Bik: Assistant Dean for CARES Program for Survivors
- Rebecca Jarvis: Advocacy Coordinator for CARES Program for Survivors
- Jazmyn Vickers: Advocacy Coordinator for CARES Program for Survivors
Dean’s Team: Student Success, Outreach and Engagement
- Tamara Cherry-Clarke: Associate Dean of Students for Student Success, Outreach and Engagement
- JillAnn Knonenborg: Assistant Dean for Interfaith Leadership
- Brandon Crowder: Program Director for the GenerationOne (GenOne) Living Learning Community
- Kyia Williams: Student Support and Success Coordinator
- Heather Martin: Graduate Assistant
Connect with the Dean of Students
- Drop-in: 109 New Hall West
Email: dean.students@vt.edu- Phone: 540-231-3787
- Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- After Hours/Weekends: 365 days a year (routed through Virginia Tech Police Department): 540-231-6411, press 1
Emergency Contacts
- ACCESS: Emergency services clinicians are available to meet with you at your location. A friend or family member can call for you if you feel that you are unable to do so yourself. Call 540-961-8400.
- CONNECT: A 24-hour referral and emergency evaluation service of Carillion Health Care. Call 1-800-284-8898 or 540-981-8181.
- Cook Counseling Center: If you are concerned about yourself or any Virginia Tech student being (or becoming) suicidal, please call the Cook Counseling Center at 540-231-6557. This number can be used during regular office hours or after-hours to speak with a counselor.
- RESPOND: A mental health assessment and referral service of Montgomery Regional Hospital and Lewis Gale Hospital. Call 540-776-1100 or 800-541-999.
- Police: 911.