Meet Our Staff

The Dean of Students Office is here to support student well-being and success. Our staff are available to support students by answering questions, addressing concerns, or connecting them with the appropriate campus resources.

If you or a student need assistance, please contact us at (920) 424-3100 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), email deanofstudentsoffice@uwosh.edu, or stop by Dempsey 125 to speak with a member of our team.

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Kate Demerse, EdD
(She, Her)
Assistant Chancellor for Student
Affairs and Dean of Students
demersek@uwosh.edu

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Houa Xiong
(She, Her)

Assistant Dean of Students
xiongh@uwosh.edu

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Shawna Casperson
(They, Them)
Assistant Dean of Students
caspersons@uwosh.edu

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Jenny Leichtfuss
(She, Her)
Office Manager and Assistant to the Assistant Chancellor
for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
leichtfj@uwosh.edu

Dean of Students Office

Dempsey Hall 125
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
email: deanofstudentsoffice@uwosh.edu   (920) 424-3100