About Our Office
Mission
Students are the heart of Ohio University. In the Office of the Dean of Students, we advocate for students, coordinate response to student crisis, and provide outreach and engagement to parents and families. We advance the university mission of supporting the intellectual and personal development of our students through ongoing advocacy and care.
Staff
Patricia McSteen, Ph.D.
(she/her/hers)
Interim Senior Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
Interim Senior Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
345 Baker University Center
mcsteenp@ohio.edu
Chad Barnhardt
(he/him/his)
Assistant Dean of Students
Assistant Dean of Students
345 Baker University Center
barnhard@ohio.edu
Kathy Fahl
(she/her/hers)
Interim Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Margaret Boyd Scholars Program
Interim Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Margaret Boyd Scholars Program
345 Baker University Center
kathy@ohio.edu
Tammy Andrews
(she/her/hers)
Administrative Specialist
Administrative Specialist
345 Baker University Center
andrewt1@ohio.edu
Abigail Harder
she/her/hers
Graduate Assistant for the Margaret Boyd Scholars Program
Graduate Assistant for the Margaret Boyd Scholars Program
ah898115@ohio.edu
Sarah Gaskell
(she/her/hers)
Graduate Assistant for the OHIO Basic Needs program
Graduate Assistant for the OHIO Basic Needs program
sg197805@ohio.edu
Kat Nelson
(she/her/hers)
Graduate Assistant for Student Senate
Graduate Assistant for Student Senate
kn967419@ohio.edu