Welcome:
The Office of the Dean of Students supports our campus community and promotes individual student success and retention.
**Use 911 for immediate response to urgent threats. 911 dispatches Campus Public Safety, Ashland Police, and Ashland Fire and Rescue.
COVID-19: Updates and notifications
- The Office of the Dean of Students is here to support you. Please see below for how to schedule with one of our case managers, the lawyer for SOU students, or how to connect with one of the other members of our office.
- You may also sign up for SOU Alerts and Notifications on the SOU Campus Notifications website.
Schedule with a Case Manager:
Our two case managers are available to meet with you via phone. Click on the links below to schedule an appointment or look for them in the EAB Navigate app:
Connection and Support Groups:
Register to attend one of our support groups below. If you have questions, reach out to the facilitator directly.
- Support From a Distance: facilitated by Emily Holgen, this group meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 2-3pm
- Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness Support Group: facilitated by Emily Holgen, this group meets Thursdays from 1-2pm
- Anxiety Relief Group: facilitated by Joan Anderson, the day and time of this group will be released soon! Stay tuned.
Schedule with the Lawyer for SOU Students:
ASSOU funds a private attorney who provide legal assistance for students. Assistance includes questions about court, starting a business, interest in law school, and much more.
Students are entitled to a free half hour consultation and can often obtain a referral to other professionals through this resource.
- For an appointment with the lawyer for SOU students, call 541-552-6223.
SOU Reporting:
We encourage and support a culture of reporting at SOU:
- Information on SOU reporting options may be found here on the Reporting Link
- Anyone may submit an SOU Cares Report or Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Form.
- Family members may call the Office of the Dean of Students at 541-552-6223 or email dos@sou.edu.
Contact the Office of the Dean of Students:
- Dean of Students and Director of Student Life, Taylor Burke: dos@sou.edu
- Associate Dean of Students, Janelle Wilson: wilsonjan@sou.edu
- Case Manager, Joan Anderson: andersj13@sou.edu
- Case Manager, Emily Holgen: holgene@sou.edu
- Student Conduct Coordinator, Victoria Goodson: goodsonv@sou.edu
Information:
F: 541-552-8324
