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Rachelle Esperance Named KU Student Affairs February 2025 Employee of the Month

Congratulations to the February Student Affairs Employee of the Month: Rachelle Esperance! ...

HOPE@CAPS Peer Educators standing outside of the new Peer Community Space in the Kansas Union.

Counseling and Psychological Services establishes new Peer Community Space

KU Counseling and Psychological Services established a satellite location within the Kansas Union for students to gather with their peers.

Katie Treadwell, Tammara Durham, Taylor Pullen, Kevin Joseph, and Kari Murphy

Taylor Pullen Named KU Student Affairs January 2025 Employee of the Month

Taylor Pullen, Assistant Director for Community Development in Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL), has been named the KU Student Affairs January 2025 Employee of the Month. ...

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KU Student Affairs Welcomes New Director for Sorority & Fraternity Life

KU Student Affairs welcomes Kari Murphy as the new Director for Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL). Murphy has held numerous positions dedicated to advising, supporting, and overseeing various sorority and fraternity chapters and councils across five different university campuses since 2008. With extensive experience with student organizations, Murphy is eager to contribute to the University of Kansas’s campus environment.

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Message from the Vice Provost for Student Affairs

Student Affairs is committed to supporting and serving all members of the KU community. We strive to create a campus environment free of discrimination. As an advocate for students, please reach out to any member of our Student Affairs staff for support.

Tammara Durham

About Student Affairs

The Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs coordinates and develops student support services and programs and serves as an advocate for student needs across the university community that contribute to overall academic success. Student Affairs extends beyond the classroom. Our mission is to engage the KU community in services and programs that make learning possible. We care about you, your studies, your social growth, your well-being and want to help you enjoy a great KU experience.

Departments

Concerned about a student?

Anyone can submit a care referral to SCRT by completing the online Care Referral Form.

Submit a Care Referral

Complete the New Jayhawk Checklist

All newly-enrolled students are required to complete these online courses and trainings, and submit their immunization records, to ensure easy enrollment in the Spring 2025 semester.

Complete the Checklist!