Organizational Structure

Vice President for Student Life

Jayne Brownell, Ed.D.

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Jayne Brownell joined the Division of Student Life on March 1, 2014 as the Vice President for Student Life. She represents the division on the President's cabinet and the interests of Miami students at the executive level. 

In conjunction with the senior leadership team, the Vice President engages with staff across the division and with student leaders in on-going efforts to enhance the quality of student life and realize Miami's vision of an environment in which the education of the whole student is a central value of the University.

Dr. Brownell oversees the Division of Student Life with direct reports from:

  • Associate VP / Dean of Students
  • Assistant VPs / Student Life
  • Advancement
  • Budget and Technology
  • Miami Tribe Relations

Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

BaShaun Smith, Ed.D.

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The Associate Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students provides administrative leadership for on-campus living, academic support, student persistence and success, emergency response, student Title IX response, and student accountability. Specifically, the following offices report to this position:


Assistant Vice President for Student Life - Student Engagement and Leadership

Scott Walter, Ed.D.

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The Assistant VP for Student Life - Engagement and Leadership provides oversight and direction for student engagement and leadership development. He is charged with providing leadership for the overall administrative area of Student Life. He is responsible for establishing collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and others with the goal of enhancing student success by creating an engaging environment. Specifically, the following offices report to this position:


Assistant Vice President for Student Life - Health and Wellness

Steve Large, Psy.D.

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The Assistant VP for Student Life - Health and Wellness provides oversight and direction for the following departments within Student Life:


Assistant Vice President for Student Life - Assessment, Planning, and Transition

Gwen Fears, Ed.D.

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The Assistant VP for Student Life - Assessment, Planning, and Transition provides oversight and direction for divisional assessment initiatives, long-term planning, and student transition programs, including:


Student Affairs - Regional Campuses

Peter Haverkos, Ed.D., Senior Assistant Dean for Student and Academic Success

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The Regional Senior Assistant Dean of Student and Academic Success at Hamilton and Middletown provides oversight and direction for the following regional offices/departments: 

  • Academic Advising
  • Athletics
  • Child Care
  • Career Services and Professional Development
  • Center for Civic Engagement (MUH)
  • Community Engagement and Service (MUM)
  • Disability Services
  • English Language Center (ELC)
  • Learning Assistance
  • Diversity and Multicultural Services
  • New Student Orientation
  • Student Activities
  • Student Counseling Services
  • Student Government 
  • TRIO Student Support Services

Updated August 2023