Staff

willisg@vcu.edu
Monroe Park Campus, (804) 828-8940

At VCU, Dr. Willis serves as the Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Advocacy within the Division for Student Affairs. He is responsible for leading and supervising the following units: Student Conduct and Academic Integrity, Hazing Prevention, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Family Programs, and our brand-new Office of Student Advocacy.

The Dean of Student Advocacy Office supports the overarching mission of the Division for Student Affairs to foster students’ intellectual, social, emotional, cultural, and personal growth toward their full potential. We are also dedicated to a high level of approachability, visibility and responsiveness. The Dean of Students is a resource for all undergraduate, graduate and professional students at VCU.

Dr. Willis brings nearly 15 years of higher education experience, marked by his expertise in behavioral intervention, student conduct, student advocacy, and Title IX Compliance. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a keen understanding of the intricacies of student affairs, driving positive change and innovation in various roles.

Please follow the Division for Student Affairs on the following social media platforms:
Twitter. @VCUdsa
Instagram: @vcudsa

Go Rams!

cabrown3@vcu.edu 
(804) 828-8940

kbelanger@vcu.edu

Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Graduate and Professional Student Initiatives  

cortezn3@vcu.edu

ljyndestad@vcu.edu

Dr. Jamison supports families by providing advocacy, communications, programming and resources that help them become informed partners in their student's success and engaged members of the university community. She works with families at all stages of the student life-cycle from pre-enrollment to commencement and collaborates with partners on and off campus to provide signature experiences for families such as Family Weekend, Family Council, and RAMily Reunion. She also curates resources for parenting and caregiving students to help them balance their family responsibilities with academic pursuits and supports students seeking assistance from the Dean of Student Advocacy Office. 

tullyrj@vcu.edu

walds@vcu.edu

wheelessj@vcu.edu