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Dean Of Students Office

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Dr. Andrea Goodwin

Dean of Students & Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

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Dr. Kevin Pitt

Assistant Dean of Students

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ElBonita Elliott

Case Manager

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Tomiwa Solade Shonekan

Coordinator of Student Reintegration and Well-Being

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Thrive Center for Essential Needs

The Thrive Center helps students meet basic needs—food, housing and finances—while supporting well-being and academic success. Our dedicated staff provide mentoring, consultations, programming and connect students with campus and community resources.


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Brian Watkins

Assistant Dean & Director of Essential Needs Services

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Chamika Ellis

Case Manager, Fostering Terp Success

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Rocío Fregoso-Mota

Coordinator of Essential Needs Services

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Yanira Pacheco Ortiz

Coordinator of First-Generation Student Initiatives

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Keyla Whitaker

Financial Wellness Coordinator

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Family Engagement

The Office of Family Engagement partners with parents and family members to foster student success. We provide guidance, resources, and ways to engage with campus life while supporting your student’s journey.


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Matt Supple

Assistant Dean & Director, Family Engagement

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Danielle Walker

Assistant Director, Family Engagement

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Magali Lamarre

Coordinator, Family Engagement

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Student Conduct

The Office of Student Conduct supports students and organizations in upholding University of Maryland standards. We guide students through the conduct process, promote accountability and fairness, and foster learning and character development.


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James Bond

Assistant Dean & Director, Student Conduct

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Vanessa Taft

Associate Director, Student Conduct

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Tory Minnifield

Assistant Director, Non-Academic Misconduct

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Rebecca Moreau

Assistant Director, Academic Integrity

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Jennifer Valdez

Coordinator of Student Conduct

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Jaime Poynter

Maxient Coordinator

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(Judy) Brandy Fleming

Office Administrator

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Kwesi Sam

Graduate Assistant of Administrative Operations

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Jessey Wendy Antwi

Graduate Assistant for Education & Outreach

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Dean of Students Office
2130 Mitchell Building, College Park, MD 20742
deanofstudents@umd.edu 301-314-8484