Mission and Values

Student Affairs is a body of minds, talents, and passions that are dedicated to the well-being of each person at Ohio University. We believe in our work, in each other, and in our shared purpose to educate, empower, foster inclusivity, and make OHIO strong.

Mission

We care. We educate and empower. We foster inclusive communities. We make OHIO strong.

Vision

Every Bobcat discovers their potential and makes a meaningful impact.

Division Priorities & Special Projects

Student Belonging and Well-Being

Responsible for identifying and implementing small-scale, student-centered strategies that contribute to stronger campus connection and personal well-being.
Staff Belonging and Well-Being

Moving from single events toward ongoing, high-impact initiatives designed to improve connection, communication and inclusion with staff climate survey insights as a foundation.
DATA

Leading the Division of Student Affairs in creating a collaborative, strategic and effective approach to assessment, data management and utilization.
JED

A nationwide initiative of The Jed Foundation (JED) focused on enhancing mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention systems across colleges and universities.

JED at OHIO

Strategic Planning

This team is working to establish division-wide priorities for Fall 2026-2029, centered on a forward-thinking, student-focused strategy that promotes collaboration across the Division of Student Affairs. This effort includes conducting stakeholder listening sessions, collecting feedback, integrating strategic planning into departmental presentations and developing a communication strategy to support the identified priorities. The final outcome will be a visionary yet achievable plan with clear, measurable goals aligned with the university’s dynamic strategy and grounded in strong communication, assessment and stakeholder engagement.

Name	Department	Title
Imants Jaunarajs	Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs	Assistant Vice President
Megan Vogel	Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs	Chief of Staff
Scott Bye	Community Standards and Student Responsibility	Assistant Dean & Director of Community Standards and Student Responsibility
Don Jackson	Culinary Services	Director of Business Operations
Aaron Sturgill	Career Services	Executive Director, Career Readiness
Mak Olaker	New Student and Parent Programs	Assistant Dean of Students & Director for New Student and Family Programs
Johnna Matulja	Housing and Residence Life	Director, Business Operations
Sarah Martin	Well-Being & Recreation	Director, Business Operations & Engagement
Kalyn Biggs	College Student Personnel Program	Graduate Assistant

Class Gateway on College Green during the summer

September 2025 Planning Begins

A kick-off meeting was held, and the committee was charged with the goals of developing the next strategic plan. A process and project delivery timeline was developed.