Dean of Students Office
Mission
The Dean of Students Office supports, develops, and guides Georgia Southern Students. We provide a safe and inclusive environment for students and their support network, where they can connect with community resources to ensure learning and success.
Values
- Care
- Self-Advocacy
- Integrity
- Accountability
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students can articulate services and/or resources offered by the Dean of Students Office.
- Students will express how their interactions with the Dean of Student Office supported their student success.
- Students who attend Bingo for Your Budget will demonstrate a 15% increase in knowledge and awareness of food insecurity on college campuses.
- At the end of their volunteer experience, student food pantry volunteers will demonstrate a 20% increase in knowledge and awareness of food insecurity on college campuses.
Our Team

Dr. Aileen Dowell
Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
adowell@georgiasouthern.edu

Dr. Mark A. Whitesel
Associate Dean of Student Care and Well-Being
mwhitesel@georgiasouthern.edu

Casey Weaver
Assistant Dean of Student Care & Well-Being
cweaver@georgiasouthern.edu

Dr. Richelle Keilholz
Assistant Dean of Student Care & Community Standards – Armstrong & Liberty Campuses
rkeilholz@georgiasouthern.edu

Barbara Mosley
Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
barbaramosley@georgiasouthern.edu

Cherie Gaume
Administrative Assistant III – Armstrong & Liberty Campuses
cgaume@georgiasouthern.edu
Last updated: 7/5/2022