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Vice President for Student Affairs
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Associate Vice President
Associate Vice President
Chief of Staff
Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs
Associate Director for Finance and Human Resources
350F Memorial Hall
Assistant Director of Development
240 Memorial Hall
Administrative Associate
Director of Learning and Strategic Initiatives
Director of Student Affairs Communications and
Marketing Initiatives
Senior Administrative Specialist
Business Manager III
350C Memorial Hall
Director of Development
Administrative Associate for the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Web Developer Principal
Development Associate
236 Memorial Hall
Kara leads the department of Student Affairs Learning and Strategic Initiatives, serves on the leadership team for the Division of Student Affairs and reports directly to the Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs. She is responsible for managing research, assessment, evaluation and planning activities to improve Student Affairs’ programs and services. She participates in Student Affairs’ strategic planning, goal-setting activities and budget development, as well as coordinate the Division’s comprehensive staff development initiatives.
Kara completed both her B.S. and M.Ed. degrees at the University of Minnesota, and recently earned a Ph.D. in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia. She began her career in student affairs at the University of Minnesota. She has worked in UGA Student Affairs since 2009.
Student Affairs is comprised of 18 departments that provide incredible programs, services and scholarships to our diverse student population. Many of our initiatives are made possible by the generous gifts from alumni, foundations and friends of the university. As the director of development, I serve as the chief fundraising officer for the vice president and our department directors and colleagues, and I partner with them to ensure their priorities are financially solvent through private and annual giving.
I graduated from the university in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and History, and I proudly proclaim myself a product of the programs and services supported by Student Affairs. Without them, I would not have been prepared to achieve post-graduate success. I am honored and tremendously excited to be back at my beloved Alma Mater, and look forward to establishing many new relationships with folks who share my enthusiasm and appreciation for Student Affairs!
Jennifer works in Learning and Strategic Initiatives providing administrative support for the director and the office as a whole. She handles the departmental email and schedules meetings with and for assessment staff, all while making a mean pot of coffee. She also assists in planning staff development events for her department and for the Division.
Jennifer received a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Culture with a concentration in Classical Archaeology from the University of Georgia in 2007. She worked for UGA's Campus Transit for seven years during and after college, before starting work with Student Affairs in February 2012. Outside of the office, she volunteers as the Operations Manager for UGA Hockey, and likes to spend her free time with her husband, friends, and cats.
Monica joined the Office of the Vice President’s staff as the administrative assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs in 2013. Monica serves as the initial point of contact for the Vice President, Mr. Victor K. Wilson. Her role is multi-faceted as she provides administrative, project, and executive support to the Vice President. She also manages inquiries from students, parents, and the campus community. Monica began her stint at the University of Georgia at the University Health Center in 2010. She then went on to administratively support the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Dean for Outreach and Extension, and the External Relations team at the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Monica is committed to expanding her knowledge in the field of higher education; proven by recently earning a Master of Higher Education from Georgia Southern University.
I am thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful and talented team at the Division of Student Affairs. As the Administrative Associate II for the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs, I serve as the first point of contact to the office, oversee the Student Workers, assist with the Diversity Fund, and support the Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and the Assistant Vice President for Academic, Campus and Community Partnerships.
I am originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, but I am delighted to call Athens and the U.S.A my home. My husband and I relocated to Athens in 2007. The climate, the warm and engaging people, and all the culture that Athens has to offer has been a wonderful blessing in our lives. I have worked for the University of Georgia since 2009 and have enjoyed my time being part of UGA.
As the Associate Vice President for Finance and Risk Management, I work closely with the Vice President and serve as a member of the leadership team for the Division. I am the chief fiscal officer and risk advisor for the Division of Student Affairs. My stewardship responsibilities include fiscal and compliance matters, including financial accounting and reporting; HR/personnel actions; EO compliance; payroll; financial management systems; and fund management (state appropriated, auxiliary operations, student activity fee accounts and UGA Foundation funds). Additionally, I serve on several campus-wide committees: Student Technology Fee Committee, All- Campus Student Fee Allocations, and Major Repair and Rehabilitation (MRR). I also serve as the Division’s Return to Work Coordinator.
I received a B.S. and a M.S. in Accounting from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After working as a C.P.A. in Atlanta for two years, I attended The University of Georgia School of Law, where I received my Juris Doctor. Prior to working in the OVPSA, I worked as a law clerk for a federal district judge in Chattanooga, Tennessee and as an Assistant Director for Legal Affairs in the UGA Office of Legal Affairs.
As the web developer principal for the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Wes oversees the design, production, implementation and maintenance of Student Affairs’ online initiatives. He is responsible for the visual design and branding of the Student Affairs web presence, as well as working with other Student Affairs web and design professionals to support online initiatives throughout the division.
Previously, Wes worked for the UGA Division of Development and Alumni Relations designing, building and maintaining the online presence of multiple departments, including the UGA Alumni Association, the UGA Foundation, the UGA online giving and event registration system (GAIL), the UGA Parents & Families Association and the Office of Development and Donor Relations
Wes began his career at UGA in the Division of Student Affairs and is happy to once again be a part of enriching the lives of our students while they build the foundation of knowledge that will lead to success after graduation from this great institution.
Wes holds a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. He and his wife, Tracey, live in Athens with their daughters, Elsie, Violet and Ada. Wes has been a member of the Student Affairs team since April 2014.
I serve as the Associate Vice President for Student Engagement in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Georgia. I am responsible for overseeing the Department of Recreational Sports, Disability Resource Center, Greek Life Office, Office of Student Conduct, and University Testing Services. I am also a member of the University’s Behavioral Assessment and Response Council (BARC) and serve as a member of University Council.
I received an undergraduate degree from Troy State University in Alabama and earned M.Ed. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Georgia. I have worked in UGA’s Division of Student Affairs since 1999.
Matthew E. Waller is assistant to the vice president for student affairs at UGA. Matthew’s professional background spans more than two decades in higher education and strategic communications. Prior to UGA, Matthew served in senior leadership roles in campus life at the University of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania. He also enjoyed success as a film and video producer, completing numerous educational, documentary, and other multimedia programs. Matthew’s work has garnered wide recognition, including two regional Emmy awards.
At UGA, Matthew serves as a key deputy to the vice president to advance the strategic initiatives of the Division of Student Affairs, support the work of its 18 departments, and enhance the overall student experience at UGA. His direct responsibilities include strategic communications and partnerships, supervision of divisional assessment and staff development efforts, research and planning, and stewardship of division-wide initiatives on behalf of the vice president and the division. He serves on the division’s senior administrative and leadership teams, providing counsel for the vice president and serving as an advocate for numerous student populations.
Matthew holds a master’s in Television-Radio-Film from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University and a bachelor’s in English from Vanderbilt University. He lives in Athens with his wife, Jill, and son, Keats. Matthew joined UGA Student Affairs in this role in 2013.
As the director of student affairs communications and marketing initiatives, Stan leads and executes a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy for the Division of Student Affairs. He oversees the design, production and implementation of branding, advertising, marketing and public relations initiatives for the division. He is a member of the vice president’s office staff, serves on the leadership team for the division, and is a member of the University's Core Strategic Communications group. In addition, he provides staff support for various initiatives and division-wide projects.
Stan's professional background includes more than 10 years in higher education communications, including serving on the staffs of the UGA Alumni Association, UGA’s Department of Financial Services and the UGA Griffin Campus. Previous to his work in higher education, he worked for the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, Inlingua International and the Verona International Program, and he chaired a county commissioner's successful re-election campaign.
His expertise is building efficient processes for team-driven communications, with a particular focus on training and encouraging staff and faculty in communications and marketing best-practices. Stan also has a successful record of establishing and growing social media initiatives and designing functional, intuitive digital media.
Stan currently serves on the 1919 Society of the Piedmont Athens Regional Health System, and he has previously served on the boards of Hands On Northeast Georgia and the Georgia Children’s Chorus. He is a graduate of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Oconee program. He is also an active member of Athens First United Methodist Church.
Stan holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Angel, live in Watkinsville with their son, Conner, and daughter, Laura Claire. He has been a member of the Student Affairs team since December 2013.
Victor K. Wilson is Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Georgia. In his three decades of experience in higher education administration and student affairs, he has served as a strong advocate for students and student development, particularly the inclusion and success of students from historically underrepresented groups.
Wilson has authored numerous scholarly articles and given presentations on issues of race, ethics, crisis management, and staff development in higher education. He has held leadership roles in several national organizations, including the National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) and the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). He also serves on the National Board of Directors for Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.
At UGA, Wilson oversees a Student Affairs division of 18 departments and more than 600 staff members dedicated to enhance the learning environment for students. Wilson received both his bachelor’s degree in Social Work and master’s degree in Education from the University of Georgia.
Wilson is a proud single father to his 26-year-old son, Hunter, a graduate of Guilford College. A trained vocalist, he enjoys music of all types. He also enjoys college football, reading, and has a keen interest in U.S. presidential history.
