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Our mission

What matters most in the Student Life Office is student success.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is committed to its belief in mens corpusque (“mind and body”) and seeks to provide a student-centered education in environments that are safe, diverse, equitable, inclusive, and engaging. Our purpose in the Student Life Office is to support and encourage students’ growth and well-being in ways that enable them to thrive. We strive to empower students to share responsibility in the learning process and to create a positive learning community. Our vision is that students will participate actively in this process, unlimited by ability, culture, gender, race, sexuality, religion, or socioeconomic barriers. We imagine students becoming self-determined individuals and well-informed citizens who are caring and compassionate for others and themselves.

The Student Life Office challenges students through individual and group interventions, and we support them by offering innovative programs and opportunities. Our outreach includes wellness programming, alcohol and drug education, policy and safety awareness, violence prevention, and other activities that support student transitions to and through the university. We recognize that collaboration is important to students' success and we aim to work closely with faculty, staff, and families to ensure our work is mindful, supportive, and current.

(updated January 2019) 

Kara Ostlund  Profile of Kara Ostlund  Kara Ostlund saysMeet with me  Office hours

Specialty areas:

Title IX; Federal, State, and Institutional Compliance; Conduct Education; Students in Distress; UWS Chapter 14, 17, and 18; Clery; FERPA; Student Rights

Student Life Front Office

Zach Moffett  Profile of Zach Moffett  Office hours
Macy Carty  Profile of Macy Carty  Office hours

Specialty areas:

Advocacy & Empowerment

Non-clinical Case Management

Withdrawals

Absence Notifications

Campus and Community Resources

Academic, Financial, Health, Social, and Personal Support

Student Success Coaching

Blythe McConaughey  Profile of Blythe McConaughey  Office hours

Specialty areas:

MY OFFICE IS LOCATED IN WIMBERLY HALL ROOM 406B FOR SPRING SEMESTER 2025!

 

Multicultural Student Services Partner in Residence Hours: Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30

 

Issy Beach  Profile of Issy Beach  Issy Beach saysMeet with me  Office hours

Specialty areas:

Sexual health education, holistic wellness, peer education

Spring 2025 Office Hours:

Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm in OMSS (1101 Centennial Hall), or by appointment in 404 Wimberly Hall

Graduate Assistants