Division of Student Affairs

Jody Goldstein hired as the new Director of The Disability Resource Center 

The Disability Resource Center and I are excited to share that Jody Goldstein will be joining us as the new Director for the DRC on October 12, 2020. Jody comes to us from the University of Massachusetts Lowell where she is the Director of Disability Services. She is looking forward to joining our team and becoming a Seahawk. 

A special thanks to the search committee who did a great job leading a completely virtual search, Amber Resetar (chair), Jeremy Dickerson, Jim Koebel, and David Todd. A shout out to Will Wilkinson who has been the interim Director as well as the entire DRC team, Betsy, Debbie, and Gwen, who have kept the office running without skipping a beat! And finally a thank you to everyone who helped with the search process, we appreciate everyone’s commitment to the position and the DRC.

UNCW Increases Its Wingspan with Installation of Second Seahawk Statue

August 21 - Message from Chancellor Sartarelli: A Reminder About COVID-19 Safety Precautions and Community Guidelines

Let me begin by thanking all of you - students, faculty and staff - for the successful start to our semester. Move-In went well, our virtual convocation was special, and classes are underway. Whether you are actively engaged in-person on our campus or involved in the life of the university from a remote location, you are an important part of the Seahawk experience we are creating together during this extraordinary time. Read More

August 21 - We Fly, Together - Message from the Interim Chief Diversity Officer

As we enter a new semester, we find ourselves in an unexpected reality, one that has changed the ways we live our day-to-day lives. When we parted ways last spring, we left at the beginning of a global pandemic while witnessing our nation grapple with ever-present racial injustice. Just a few weeks ago, I stepped into the role of Interim Chief Diversity Officer and, quite honestly, wondered how we could move forward as a campus and a country. Read More

August 17 - Notice: UNCW Closely Monitoring Campus Conditions

UNC Chapel Hill, one of our sister institutions in the UNC System, has decided to modify operations for the fall semester. This decision reflects conditions on their campus. Currently, 177 Chapel Hill students are in isolation and 349 are in quarantine, both on and off campus. Read More

Dr. Nancy Blackwell hired as new Staff Psychologist/Counselor in the Counseling Center 

The staff of the Counseling Center is pleased to welcome its newest member, Dr. Nancy Blackwell, to UNCW. Dr. Blackwell received her B.A., Psychology, from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. Nancy also received her M.S.Ed., in Counseling & Counselor Education, her Ed.S., in Mental Health Counseling and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Indiana University, Bloomington.  She most recently worked at Counseling and Psychological Services at UNC Chapel Hill. Dr. Blackwell begins her new roll on August 12, 2020.

August 10 - Message From Chancellor Sartarelli: Fall 2020 Guidelines and Information

The upcoming 2020-21 academic year at UNCW promises to be a memorable experience, one that will challenge us on many levels, but also one that I believe will inspire us to become an even better university. None of us can know, at this moment, exactly how the semester will unfold, but the university community is resilient and will adapt to necessary changes while continuing to focus on excellence in academics and research, engagement on campus and in the community, and the can-do spirit that defines Seahawks. Read More

July 30 - Chancellor Sartarelli Creates Renewal and Change Accountability Committee to Advance Diversity and Inclusion

UNCW Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli has created an accountability committee to advance efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive campus.

The Chancellor’s Renewal and Change Accountability Committee will work with the university’s administration to develop strategies and propose solutions to address issues of diversity, equity, equality and inclusion. The committee held its first meeting on July 28. Read More

Announcement from Interim Vice Chancellor, Dr. Brian Victor

It is with great pleasure that I announce three interim appointments within the Division.  While I serve in the role of Vice Chancellor in the interim Read More

Dr. Brian Victor named Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

We are fortunate to be able to name Associate Vice Chancellor Brian Victor as the Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Dr. Victor has been with the university for 10 years and has been integral to the continuity of student support over the past few very difficult months, in collaboration with Dean of Students Mike Walker and other leaders in Student Affairs. Read More