Led by Patricia Poitevien, Vice President for Campus Life
Francisco Hernandez, Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Initiatives

The Office of the Vice President for Campus Life provides leadership and coordination for the Division, working across Campus Life and the University to advance divisional priorities and address major institutional matters.

Key areas of work include:

• Divisional strategy and priorities
• Senior leadership coordination
• Major institutional matters
• Executive and Corporation engagement
• Central leadership support

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Led by Dana Hamdan, Associate Vice President for Finance & Administration

Finance, Administration & Occupancy Management provides operational, administrative and strategic support across Campus Life. Its teams steward divisional resources, support employees and communications, engage parents and families, and oversee key aspects of Brown’s residential operations.

Communications  |  Provides communications strategy and counsel, change communications, media coordination, digital communications and communications support for major Campus Life initiatives.

Financial Planning & Analysis  |  Supports budget planning, financial analysis, resource stewardship and financial operations across Campus Life.

Human Resources  |  Supports recruitment, employee relations, organizational support and professional development across the division.

Parent & Family Engagement  |  Provides information, engagement and support for Brown parents and families.

Residential Operations & Occupancy Management  |  Supports housing occupancy and the operational aspects of Brown’s residential experience.

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Led by Susan Layden, Associate Vice President for Strategic Assessment and Student Experience

Strategic Assessment & Student Experience brings together assessment, systems, programs, and student experience strategy to strengthen Campus Life’s work and support continuous improvement across the Division.

Campus Life Systems Operations  |  Manages the technical infrastructure and digital platforms that support Campus Life programs, services and operations.

Community Dialogue Project  |  Creates opportunities for dialogue across difference, learning and community building.

Residential Experience  |  Supports residential education, community development and the student residential experience.

Strategic Assessment  |  Supports assessment, data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement across Campus Life.

Student Experience  |  Supports First-Year Experience, Orientation and student leader development.

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Led by Loc Truong, Associate Vice President of Campus Life for Inclusive Community and Belonging

Engagement & Belonging brings together centers and programs that create opportunities for connection, community, learning and engagement across a range of identities, experiences and perspectives.

This area includes:

• Brown Center for Students of Color
• Global Brown Center for International Students
• LGBTQ Center
• Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life
• Office of Military-Affiliated Students
• Sarah Doyle Center for Women and Gender
• Undocumented, First-Generation and Low-Income Student Center

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Led by Martha Alexander, Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity, Accessibility and Compliance

The Office of Equity Compliance & Reporting supports Brown’s work to prevent and address discrimination and harassment and to meet its responsibilities related to equity, accessibility and civil rights.

Its work includes:

• Protected-class discrimination and harassment
• Title IX and gender discrimination
• Disability discrimination and ADA/504 compliance
• Reporting and resolution processes
• Training and education

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Led by Dorsey Spencer, Associate Vice President for Campus Life and Dean of Students

Student Development & Support brings together offices and programs that help students access accommodations, engage in campus life, navigate challenges, understand community expectations and connect with care and support.

This area includes:

• Student Accessibility Services
• Student Activities Office
• Student Conduct and Community Standards
• Student Support Services
• Administrator on Call

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Led by Kristie Sullivan, Interim Associate Vice President and Director of Student Health & Wellness

Student Health & Wellness brings together Brown’s student health care, counseling, health promotion and emergency medical services to support students’ physical, mental and emotional well-being.

This area includes:

• Brown Emergency Medical Services
• BWell Health Promotion
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Student Health Services

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