Ken Stonebrook

ASSOCIATE Dean of STudents
Director of Student Support & Accountability

The Associate Dean is responsible for managing all aspects of student accountability in accordance with the Student Code of Rights & Responsibilities and providing leadership, training, support and guidance to members of the campus community in addressing student misconduct and/or assisting students affected by another’s behavior.  The associate dean serves both as a Conduct Hearing Officer and as an OEO/Title IX Liaison.

Shelby Hearn

ASSOCIATE Director, Student Support
Behavioral Intervention Team Chair

Shelby is responsible for the assessment of students who have been observed exhibiting concerning behaviors and the coordination and training of the University’s Behavioral Intervention Team. They also support students who are seeking assistance with navigating University processes and policies and or academic adjustments due to extenuating personal circumstances and/or Title IX-related issues.

Leila S. Ames

Associate Director, Student Development & Education
Student-Athlete Advocate

Leila’s primary role as Student-Athlete Advocate is to support the wellbeing and safety of student-athletes by providing neutral, private and informal assistance to student-athletes at the University of Utah.  The SAA is a resource for information and referrals and assists in the resolution of concerns by connecting student-athletes with appropriate existing adjudication processes.  She assists the Athletics Department with the development, delivery, and needs assessment of the Student-Athlete Health, Safety and Wellbeing Program.

Allie Menzdorf

Case manager, Student accountability

Allie assists in the administration and implementation the Student Code of Conduct by ensuring due process and fairness for all parties, monitoring the completion of educational and judicial sanctions, and serving as a Conduct Hearing Officer.  She also counsels students (both responding students and complainants) regarding their rights and responsibilities for the safety of the campus community.

Chandler Whitlock

CASE MANAGER, STUDENT SUPPORT

Chandler works with individuals to provide emotional support, advocacy, and to identify immediate needs, making appropriate referrals to campus and community resources. He seeks to proactively help students navigate various roadblocks they may encounter on their path to graduation. He works to support the safety and wellbeing of the campus community by gathering information and reaching out to students, staff, and faculty. He provides assistance to students who may be in distress or managing extenuating circumstances by developing goals that include collaborative efforts with our campus partners and community resources as well as providing guidance on various University processes and policies.

Vacant

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Vacant

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Dean McGovern

Director

Dean McGovern enjoys exploring the intersections of education and community. He is inspired daily by the students and faculty who choose to make the world a better place through their learning, teaching, and scholarship. He believes that if the Bennion Center didn’t already exist that someone would just have to invent it. Dean gets lost running mountain trails whenever he can.