About Us
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
Kathy Fahl
(she/her/hers)
Dean of Students
Dean of Students
345 Baker University Center
kathy@ohio.edu
Chaz Canter
(he/him/his)
Associate Dean of Students
Associate Dean of Students
345 Baker University Center
canterc2@ohio.edu
Chad Barnhardt
(he/him/his)
Assistant Dean of Students
Assistant Dean of Students
345 Baker University Center
barnhard@ohio.edu
Mak Olaker
(she/her/hers)
Assistant Dean of Students for Parent and Family Engagement
Assistant Dean of Students for Parent and Family Engagement
345 Baker University Center
olaker@ohio.edu
Tammy Andrews
(she/her/hers)
Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant
345 Baker University Center
andrewt1@ohio.edu
Merilee Meyer
(she/her/hers)
Basic Needs Coordinator
Basic Needs Coordinator
345 Baker University Center
meyerm2@ohio.edu