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Welcome from the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs

Welcome to Student Affairs at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith!

Allow me to welcome you to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith’s Division of Student Affairs. For students, the Division of Student Affairs has a variety of programs and services designed to increase your success, enrich your learning opportunities, and to help you care for yourself physically, emotionally, and socially. We also work closely with colleagues across the campus.

Here are a few specifics. First, if you have questions about the University that seem difficult to answer, the Division of Student Affairs is a great place to start. We take pride in knowing the University well and in making sure that you get plugged in to the right resource to address the issue at hand. Second, we are all about healthy lifestyles and healthy relationships. From fitness equipment and programs to intramurals to programs that encourage healthy relationships, we offer programs and services to help you establish wise habits of body and mind. Third, we encourage involvement in activities, clubs and organizations that can foster leadership, encourage creative service to others, and complement the academic studies that are the heart of the University experience. Fourth, we encourage you to consider living on campus. The outcomes associated with campus residency are extremely positive, such as greater satisfaction with college, engagement with faculty and peers, and rates of graduation. Those are not automatic, but enhanced opportunities are present if you reside in the campus community.

Welcome to this great adventure. Student Affairs has a wonderful staff ready and able to assist you in a thousand ways. The quality of your experience at UA Fort Smith will be determined in part by the intensity of your thoughtful involvement in campus life, both in and out of the classroom. The single best time investment in terms of collegiate success is probably building good study habits and making connections early on with your faculty instructors, so that you are comfortable asking questions and seeking counsel when needed. In addition, look around and be intentional about building your skill and knowledge bases through campus involvement, even if you are a non-traditional student with limited time on campus. The musical productions, art shows, theater offerings, lectures, movies, undergraduate research opportunities, chances to run for office or plan events—these are means by which to generate new friendships, new learning, and new perspectives.

A last word to parents: college students are adults under the law, with few exceptions, and have privileged access to much information. Nonetheless, our staff members welcome inquiries from you. After all, many of us are parents as well. Frequently we can help address your concerns directly or get information to the appropriate party.

Lee Krehbiel, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs

Student Affairs Staff

All phone numbers begin with "479-788-"

Name	Department	Phone	Office
Nichelle Christian	Testing Center	7662	Campus Center 205
Alvin Dupens	Fitness Center	7604	Fitness Center
Beth Eppinger	Housing - Lion's Den	7345	Lions Den South Building
Kerri Hughes	Student Organizations, Cub Camp, and Leadership Programs	7696	Campus Center 108
Dr. Lee Krehbiel	Student Affairs	7304	Campus Center 201A
Mark Lloyd	Admissions and School Relations	7635	Campus Center 219A
Stephanie London	Student Activities and Campus Activities Board	7697	Campus Center 114
Lori Oliver-May	Non-Traditional Students	7319	Campus Center 107
Debbie Minton	Switchboard	7000	Campus Center 200
Meighan Pendergrass	Fitness Center	7596	Fitness Center
Dave Pinson	Housing and Residence Life	7341	Housing Office
Alex Snowden	Greek Life and Intramurals	7694	Campus Center 110
Joe Watkins	Housing - Sebastian Commons	7340	Housing Office

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