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2012 Annual Report
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Preview 2013
Learn more about anti-hazing and the resources available at the University of Florida to help stop hazing.
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Anti-Hazing
Learn about the medical withdrawal process at the University of Florida!
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Medical Withdrawal Process

Our Mission

The University of Florida Dean of Students Office creates a culture of care for students, their families, faculty and staff by providing exemplary programs and services designed to enhance students' academic and personal success.

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What's Happening

Congratulations to our Dean of Students Office graduates!

Congratulations to the graduates who worked in the Dean of Students Office.

Campus Climate Survey for Students with Disabilities

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DSO Superior Accomplishment Awards Recipients

Two Dean of Students Office staff members were recognized at the university-wide Superior Accomplishment Awards, Jim Gorske and Keondra Brown. Congratulations!

NACADA’s 2013 Outstanding Academic Advising Program Award

New Student and Family Programs' Preview orientation program was recently named the recipient of NACADA's 2013 Outstanding Academic Advising Program Award!

Testimonials

As always, the University of Florida has been great to deal with. As a returning, non-traditional student I felt I was in a unique situation and the Dean of Students staff handled my needs better than I had ever imagined. Thank You!

I felt welcome as soon as I walked on campus. The people were great and I felt they cared about me personally. I know I picked the right college just from the staff's attitudes. I am happy to be a Gator!

The Dean of Students is very helpful! They let me know they were here to help me and not to make the situation worse. They truly do help and better the situation, while letting you know what will happen without scaring you.

The Dean of Student office did an excellent job addressing our particular issue. Thank the DOS office and UF for all the help we received during the Spring semester. – Student

The Dean of Students is very helpful! They let me know they were here to help me and not to make the situation worse. They truly do help and better the situation, while letting you know what will happen without scaring you. – Student

grin Thank you so much for your constant encouragement and support!!!! – Student

They were extremely welcoming and helpful and I really appreciated the advice they gave me. – Student

Very helpful during a very difficult time for me. I couldn't have asked for better help and assistance! Thank you. – Student

The department was very understanding and courteous. – Student

The student staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. Tanja is very helpful and she doesn't just listen to what's wrong; she helps me figure out ways to work with the situation in a productive way. I would refer any of my friends if they were in a crisis to go to the Dean of Students Office or the various other supports on campus. As a future teaching assistant, I plan to use the knowledge and experience I have gained from being a student and using the Dean of Students Office to help other students who need help find resources. – Student

The Dean of Students office does a great and wonderful job with handling my problems. – Student

The Dean of Students staff members were able to help me with my issue and more. Thank you! I appreciate their efforts! – Student

I really appreciate all the kindness and help from the dean of students. – Student

It is a difficult time for me but the staff helped ease some of my worrying and allows me to focus and finish up with school as strong as I can. I am very appreciative even though I do not know how the situation will resolve itself yet. – Student

Had a great experience with the staff. Helped me out in every way possible. Treated me more than fairly and in an exceptional timely fashion. – Student

They were extremely helpful. Über accommodating and reassuring during a very difficult moment in my academic process. – Student

They helped me a lot and am very thankful for their assistance. They were courteous and very professional, they handled the situation in a quick and confidential manner. Thank you – Student

The people at the Dean of Students office gave me the information I needed quickly making it easier to carry out the medical withdrawal process.

The Dean of Students staff members are extremely helpful with assisting with questions and concerns incoming students may have.

Thank you for all the support and encouragement this office gives!

I had an excellent experience with the UF DSO. Everyone I spoke with was helpful, professional, and welcoming. I would highly recommend this office!

I love coming to the DSO because I always leave feeling more prepared about life!

I really appreciate all the kindness and help from the Dean of Students office!

Thank you for doing a superb job!

Kudos

Kevin Griffin, a Preview Staffer, Campus Diplomat, and Student Assistant in the DSO and NSFP won the “The John M. “Jack” Kinzer Award for Outstanding Service to UF. This award is given annually to a UF student who exemplifies the characteristics that Mr. Kinzer modeled: leadership and service to the UF community with a commitment to excellence, dedication and integrity.

Arren Delatorre, student employee in the Dean of Students Office, received accolades from Senator Marco Rubio's office. For more information about her outstanding performance this summer, please visit http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?r112:S12JY2-0023:/

Congratulation to Justin Shukas, Graduate Assistant for Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution! Justin recently accepted a full-time positon at the University of Oregon as the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life in the Dean of Students Office. Justin will graduate in May from the Masters in Student Personnel in Higher Education program and plans on starting his new job in July.

Congratulations to New Student & Family Programs and the 2013 Preview Staff for their success at SROW! Staff members, Alison Spannaus and Kris Klann, won first place for "Best Professional and Graduate Educational Session". Student staffer, Albert Perera, won third place for "Best Undergraduate Educational Session” and student staffers, Albert Perera and Jasmine Scott, won "Best Problem Solving for Undergraduate Case Study". In addition, the entire 2013 Preview Staff won second place for "Best T-Shirt Design".

Congratulations to our student assistant Arren De La Torre for her acceptance into the FSU Law Summer Undergraduate Program. This award winning program has been in existence since 1992 and provides 60 undergraduates with four-weeks of legal study immersion that include activities such as classroom experiences, the law school admissions process, and careers in the law.

Leah Harding, a student assistant in Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, was selected as a University of Florida Presidential Personal Host by the Florida Cicerones. Each year the Florida Cicerones select group of individuals who act as hosts to the President and his family. Presidential Personal Hosts serve as student representatives at various functions at the President's home, during football games and throughout the community.

Dean of Students Office Student Assistant Leah Harding has been selected to be the Political Unit Intern for NY1 News. Leah will be moving to New York City shortly to begin her internship with NY1. Congrats, Leah!