
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 91传媒, 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 91传媒 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
Vice President for Student Affairs
- Elrod Commons 355
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 91传媒.
David Leonard
Dean of Students
- Elrod Commons 361
David assists with the overall management and direction for numerous departments and programs in the Division of Student Affairs, including the Class Deans, Residential Life, First-Year Experience, Leadership Development, Student Activities and Outdoor Recreation.
Tammy Futrell
Dean for Student Engagement and Leadership
- Elrod Commons 212
- Email: tfutrell@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8766
Tammy is responsible for providing leadership and vision for student programming, services and initiatives within the division of Students Affairs.
Leah Beard
Assistant Dean of Student Leadership
- Elrod Commons 234
- Email: lbeard@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-4864
Allen Blackwood
University Physician and Director of Student Health
- Lindley Center for Student Wellness
- Email: rblackwood2@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8401
Ronda M. Bryant
Associate Dean of Students
- Elrod Commons 360
- Email: rbryant2@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-4111
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
Assistant Director of Student Leadership
- Elrod Commons 214
- Email: hbustos@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8251
Heidi is responsible for supporting First-Generation 91传媒 and developing programming that enhances their experiences. She also serves as the advisor for the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations and supports theme houses and cultural student organizations to create more visibility, programming and student engagement.
Bethany Coffey
Administrative Assistant II
- Elrod Commons 356
- Email: bcoffey@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8282
Emily Cummings
Senior Administrative Assistant
- Elrod Commons 356
- Email: ecummings@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8754
Colleen Drake
Student Affairs Operations and First-Year Coordinator
- Elrod Commons 335
- Email: cdrake@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8037
Zachary Funkhouser
Senior Program Coordinator
- Elrod Commons 210
- Email: zfunkhouser@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-4841
Nathan Graves
Assistant Dean of First-Year Experience
- Elrod Commons
- Email: ngraves@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-4041
Lauren Kozak
Title IX Coordinator and Director of Disability Resources
- Elrod Commons 237
- Email: kozakl@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-4055
Kyle McCoil
Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Dean of Sophomores and Juniors
- Elrod Commons 354
- Email: kmccoil@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-4817
Dean McCoil serves as the primary resource for Sophomores, Juniors, and all new transfer 91传媒. 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
Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Elrod Commons 334
- Email: gmiller@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-4054
Katelyn Nicely
Outdoor Education and Recreation Operations Manager
- Elrod Commons 115
- Email: knicely@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8039
Hannah L. Phillips
Associate Director of Residence Life
- Elrod Commons 331
- Email: hphillips@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8405
Sofie Ramirez Soto
Jewish Life Program Director
- Hillel House
- Email: sramirez2@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8443
Jake Reeves
Associate Director of Student Engagement and Technology
- Elrod Commons 217
- Email: jreeves@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8354
Jake is responsible for advising and supporting LGBTQIA+ 91传媒 and developing programming that enhances the LGBTQIA+ student experience.
Chris Reid
Assistant Dean and Director of Housing and Residence Life
- Elrod Commons 330
- Email: creid@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-4070
Jason Rodocker
Senior Associate Dean of Students and Dean for First-Year Experience
- Elrod Commons 359
- Email: jrodocker@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8753
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
Associate Director of Recreation
- Duchossois Center 134
- Email: bschlief@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-4865
Laura E. Ulmer
Associate Dean of Student Engagement
- Elrod Commons 236
- Email: lulmer@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-5000
Kyle McCoil
Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Dean of Sophomores and Juniors
- P: 540-458-4817
- E: kmccoil@wlu.edu
Jason Rodocker
Senior Associate Dean of Students and Dean for First-Year Experience