The Office of Student Affairs is identified as a source of advocacy for UW-P students. This office can assist a student with academic or nonacademic questions or concerns.

Reasons why a student might choose to contact the designated advocate (Dean of Students) at the Office of Student Affairs include:

• Being unsure of where to start to get a question answered
• Having a concern and being unsure if it is a legitimate concern
• Having a complaint that has not been resolved
• Needing to discuss a conduct situation
• Having a question about policies or procedures
• Having a question or concern about services available
• Needing support or advocacy about a complaint or concern

The designated advocate for students within the Office of Student Affairs is Artanya Wesley. You may contact her at Suite 1300 in Ullsvik Hall, 342-1854, during office hours or by email at butlera@uwplatt.edu

Advocacy may involve referring the student to the correct office and/or personnel who can resolve the concern. It may also involve accompanying the student to meet with the person(s) who can assist the student. In a few instances, it involves helping the student understand that the concern is not resolvable at the campus level or that the concern is beyond the resources or appropriate mission of the university.

If you are unsure of where to turn when you have a concern about life at the university, whether it be inside or outside the classroom, you may contact the Office of Student Affairs for assistance.