If you are a student who is in need of support, has questions about navigating the university, is in distress (or know a student who is), or is experiencing food and/or housing insecurity, please submit a referral through the CURA Network webpage.

Office Location

The Office of the Dean of Students is located in Suite 300 (on the third floor) of the Damen Student Center, South wing. We are open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (including Summer).

We welcome "drop-ins," but if you want to guarantee time with a member of our team, we recommend scheduling an appointment.

To schedule an appointment or to speak with a member of our team, please contact us via our main phone number or e-mail address:

• DeanOfStudents@LUC.edu  |  773.508.8840

• BCT@LUC.edu  |  773.508.8300 (provides Case Manager voicemail after hours)

E-mail our team directly (click name to open email):

Will Rodriguez, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students

Jo Anne Walsh, Administrative Assistant

Student Outreach & Support

Samantha Maher Sheahan, Associate Dean Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator 

Christopher Cook, Ed.D., Assistant Dean of Students, CARE Case Manager (WTC)

Amber Miller, M.Ed., L.C.P.C., Assistant Dean of Students, BCT Case Manager

Cynthia Rosales-Rodriguez, Assistant Dean of Students, CARE Case Manager (HSC)

Student Rights, Responsibilities & Conflict Resolution

Stacey Jaksa, Associate Dean of Students, Student Rights, Responsibilities & Conflict Resolution

Willie Gore, Assistant Dean of Students, Conflict Resolution Services

Jae Joseph, Assistant Dean of Students, Student Rights & Responsibilities

Michael Wilhite Jr, Assistant Director, Student Rights, Responsibilities & Conflict Resolution