STUDENT AFFAIRS STAFF DIRECTORY

306 Memorial Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-3564

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Dean of Students

306 Memorial Hall
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-3564 | dosadmin@uga.edu
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Dean of StudentsUGA Student AffairsOffice of the Vice President for Student Affairs
306 Memorial Hall Athens GA 30602 Work Phone: 706-542-3564

Biographical Info

Eric Atkinson serves as Dean of Students at the University of Georgia. He is responsible for overseeing the following departments:

  • Engagement, Leadership, and Service
  • Greek Life
  • Student Conduct
  • Student Transitions
  • Student Veterans Resource Center
  • Tate Student Center
  • University Housing

He is also a member of the University’s Behavioral Assessment and Response Council (BARC), the Freedom of Expression Team, and co-teaches a First Year Odyssey (FYO) seminar with President Morehead.

Eric received his undergraduate degree from Troy State University and earned M.Ed. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Georgia. He has worked in UGA’s Division of Student Affairs since 1999.

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Associate Dean of StudentsUGA Student AffairsOffice of the Vice President for Student Affairs
325 Tate Student Center Athens GA 30602 Work Phone: 706-542-7774

Biographical Info

Barrett Malone serves as Associate Dean of Students within the Division of Student Affairs. In this role, Barrett provides administrative oversight and supervision to four departments, including Student Conduct, Greek Life, the Tate Student Center, and the Student Veterans Resource Center. He also chairs the University’s Behavioral Assessment and Response Council (BARC) and is a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team.

Barrett previously served the University as Director for the Office of Student Conduct and was responsible for planning, implementation, evaluation and oversight of the University’s student conduct system. He also facilitated and served as the Hearing Officer for sexual misconduct hearings and coordinated and monitored appeals of all University judicial hearings.

A two-time graduate of UGA, Barrett received his B.B.A. from the Terry College of Business and earned his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law. Prior to joining the Division of Student Affairs, Barrett worked in the sports communications department at the University of Georgia Athletic Association, and after graduating from law school, entered the private practice of law for several years before returning to his alma mater.

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Associate Director of the Tate Student Center for Facilities & OperationsTate Student Center for Facilities & Operations
325 Tate Student Center Athens GA 30602 Work Phone: 706-583-0644
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Assistant Director for Facilities & Operations
325 Tate Student Center Athens GA 30602 Work Phone: 706-542-7774
Categories: Dean of Students
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HR Senior Manager
320 Tate Student Center Athens GA 30602 Work Phone: 706-542-8544
Categories: Dean of Students, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
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Office of the Dean of Students
Work Phone: 706-542-7774
Categories: Dean of Students, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Sa 2025 Plan - Student Organization Advisors Members
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