Office of the Dean of Students

ODOS - Empowering Student Success

The ODOS is a team of committed professionals focused on helping UNCW students succeed. Services include providing access to case managers who help students navigate the challenges of college life; educating students on community standards, Freedom of Expression, and the Seahawk Respect Compact; education and compliance systems related to the Code of Student Life and the Student Academic Honor Code; services for off-campus students; emergency funding services and related resources for students in need; coordination of the Crisis Response Management 24/7 on-call system; and, helpful resources for faculty and Teaching Assistants.

Dr. Mike Walker, Associate Vice Chancellor/Dean of Students, provides the vision and institutional support for ODOS, and Senior Associate Dean Jennie McNeilly provides daily management, supervision and leadership for the ODOS team in partnership with Associate Dean Dr. Candice Johnston.