Dr. Pernella Deams

Vice President for Student Engagement and Campus Life 320 Carl M. Hill Student Center Phone: (502) 597-6283 E-mail: pernella.deams@kysu.edu

The Division of Student Engagement and Campus Life delivers student-centered services and activities to enhance the co-curricular experience of the Kentucky State University student, and the person as a whole in society. Student Engagement and Campus Life strives to nurture the student in the development of the personal, social, civic, safety, and professional growth aspects of their lives. The Division's main office is located in Suite 320 of the Carl M. Hill Student Center and the phone number is 502-597-6400.

The offices of the Division of Student Engagement and Campus Life include: Dean of Students; Campus Life; Student Health Services; University Counseling Center; Accessibility and Disability Services; Residence Life; Student Residence Hall Facilities and Events; and Campus Safety and Police. Student Engagement and Campus Life also addresses matters concerning student conduct and discipline, provides case management services, and official university absence excuses.

The Office of the Dean of Students is responsible for shaping policies, programs, and services that support Kentucky State University students' overall success and wellness; develops and implements programs and opportunities of leadership and mentorship for students. In addition, the office of the Dean of Students ensures full compliance with all requirements of accrediting organizations, ethical codes, state and federal laws, and the university. The Dean of Students serves as the student conduct officer/judicial officer; assesses and oversees student concerns, community standards, and student conduct violations in a confidential, consistent, and timely manner in compliance with University policies within the student handbook/K-Book. The office is located in suite 330 of the Carl M. Hill Student Center and the phone number is 502-597-6827.

The Office of Campus Life seeks to provide a student-centered environment, supporting the academic programs of study at Kentucky State University. The design and implementation of innovative programming aims to foster increased retention, develop healthy interpersonal relationships, provide outreach to the community, and offer opportunities to develop strong leadership skills through the following key areas: Student Government Association, Class-level Leadership, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Special Events & Activities, School Spirit, Student Policy, Activism & Service, University Ambassadorship, Spirituality, Recreation, and Homecoming. The Office of Campus Life recognizes that collaborative efforts across the institution, holistically supports and enhances the co-curricular student experience.

The leadership opportunities provided to students, places and emphasis on service, leadership, scholarship, unity, diversity, and school spirit infused in every experience. A student engaged through the Office of Campus Life associates themselves with values based, purpose-driven organizations that emphasize the teaching of transferrable skills in preparation to become global citizens of society. The office is located in suite 320 in the Carl M. Hill Student Center the phone number is 502-597-6785.