Student Affairs Staff

Meet Our Staff

At Washington and Lee, the Division of Student Affairs is led by the Vice President for Student Affairs and supports all aspects of student life, both inside and outside the classroom. Staff within the division assist students, staff, faculty and families seeking guidance about academic and personal concerns. Additionally, they serve as resource-referral agents regarding University policies and procedures and offer students specific support services and programming opportunities.

The Student Affairs Division includes: Student Care & Support, the First-Year Experience, Housing and Residence Life, Student Activities & Programs, Outdoor Education & Recreation, Health Promotion, Religious & Spiritual Life, Leadership Development, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Lindley Heath, Lindley Counseling, Title IX Resources & Disability Accommodations, and Public Safety.

Student Affairs Staff 

Alex Miller

Alex Miller

Vice President for Student Affairs

Alex oversees the majority of student life and student services functions at W&L, collaborating with various constituents in order to meet the developmental needs of our students.

Dave Leonard

Dave Leonard

Dean of Students

Dave assists with the management and direction of departments in Student Affairs including the First-Year Experience (Leading Edge, Orientation, and FYE 100), Housing and Residence Life, and Community Values and Expectations (student conduct). He works closely with class and academic deans, chairs the Automatic Rule and Reinstatement committee, coordinates the University’s leave of absence and withdrawal processes and serves on several University committees.

Tammy Futrell

Tammy Futrell

Dean for Student Engagement and Leadership

Tammy is responsible for providing leadership and vision for student programming, services and initiatives within the division of Students Affairs.

Isabella Barron

Isabella Barron

Lieutenant, Administrative Commander

Leah Beard

Leah Beard

Assistant Dean of Student Leadership

Allen Blackwood

Allen Blackwood

University Physician and Director of Student Health

Ronda M. Bryant

Ronda M. Bryant

Associate Dean of Students

Ronda serves as the primary resource for first-years. She brings 20 years of professional experience in a number of areas, including advising and academic support.

Heidi Bustos

Heidi Bustos

Assistant Director of Student Leadership

Emily Cummings

Emily Cummings

Senior Administrative Assistant

James Dick

James Dick

Director of Outdoor Education

Colleen Drake

Colleen Drake

Student Affairs Operations and First-Year Coordinator

Zachary Funkhouser

Zachary Funkhouser

Senior Program Coordinator

Nathan Graves

Nathan Graves

Assistant Dean of First-Year Experience

Jan Kaufman

Jan Kaufman

Director of Health Promotion

Lauren Kozak

Title IX Coordinator and Director of Disability Resources

Kyle McCoil

Kyle McCoil

Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Dean of Sophomores and Juniors

Dean McCoil serves as the primary resource for Sophomores, Juniors, and all new transfer students. In addition to his role as the Dean of Sophomores and Juniors, Dean McCoil oversees the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (formerly Greek Life) and serves as the primary advisor to the Interfraternity Council (IFC).

Grace Miller

Grace Miller

Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Waylon Miller

Lieutenant, Operations Commander

Katelyn Nicely

Katelyn Nicely

Outdoor Education and Recreation Operations Manager

Hannah L. Phillips

Hannah L. Phillips

Associate Director of Residence Life

Alex Rabar

Alex Rabar

Chief Public Safety Officer

Sofie Ramirez Soto

Sofie Ramirez Soto

Jewish Life Program Director

Jake Reeves

Jake Reeves

Associate Director of Student Engagement and Technology

Chris Reid

Chris Reid

Assistant Dean and Director of Housing and Residence Life

Annie Robinson, MSW, LCSW

Annie Robinson, MSW, LCSW

Director of Lindley Counseling

Jason Rodocker

Jason Rodocker

Senior Associate Dean of Students and Dean for First-Year Experience

Jason is a resource for new undergraduates from the time they commit to W&L to the time they begin their sophomore year.

Ben Schlief

Ben Schlief

Associate Director of Recreation

Laura E. Ulmer

Laura E. Ulmer

Associate Dean of Student Engagement

Alex R. Miller

Vice President for Student Affairs

David M. Leonard

Dean of Students

Tammy Futrell

Dean of Student Engagement and Leadership

Ronda M. Bryant

Associate Dean of Students

Kyle McCoil

Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Dean of Sophomores and Juniors

Jason Rodocker

Senior Associate Dean of Students and Dean for First-Year Experience

Nathan Graves

Assistant Dean for First-Year Experience