Leadership Teams

Vice Chancellor

Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor serves as a campus leader providing vision, policy direction, and operational oversight for the Division of Student Affairs. The Vice Chancellor works with 380 professional staff, and over 1800 student staff, to create a culture of belonging and student wellbeing at UWM by enhancing the quality of interactions and connections. The Vice Chancellor is a part of the Integrated Leadership Team (ILT) and Alignment & Action Team (AAT) as described below.

Kelly HaagVice ChancellorDivision of Student Affairs(414) 229-4038kajohnso@uwm.eduChapman Hall 132

Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT)

Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, this team of Divisional leaders provides significant advice and direction to the Division based on regular consultation with the Vice Chancellor. The SALT members are expected to advocate for all campus and Divisional priorities, identifying opportunities to integrate efforts cross-divisionally. This team is fundamental in aligning departmental efforts to support the Divisional priorities through collaboration and a relentless pursuit of student success. SALT members are also a part of the Integrated Leadership Team (ILT) and Alignment & Action Team (AAT) as described below.

Kelly BallDirector of Student Learning, Assessment, and Planning414-251-6372ball2@uwm.eduChapman Hall

Amanda BraunDirectorAthletics(414) 229-6599abraun25@uwm.eduPavilion 153

Nolan DavisAssociate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director for Student Life & Servicesdavisnol@uwm.eduChapman Hall

Adam JusselAssociate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students(414) 229-4632jussel@uwm.eduStudent Union 345

Aamir SiddiqiAamir Siddiqi, M.D. Interim Executive Director Student Health and Wellness Center, Medical, Counseling, Health Promotion and Advocacy and University Recreation, Director of Clinical Services, Interim Campus Health OfficerStudent Health and Wellness Center414-229-7429siddiqi@uwm.edu

Mai Yer YangInterim Director Centers for Advocacy and Student EngagementInclusive Excellence Center(414) 299-7235yang692@uwm.eduStudent Union W198

Integrated Leadership Team (ILT)

The Integrated Leadership Team is comprised of leaders throughout the Division who have responsibility over the actions needed to fulfill both the daily work and strategic initiatives at UWM. This group will fulfill specific efforts in support of the Divisional priorities using collaboration and inter-disciplinary skills to accomplish mutually beneficial tasks and goals. Individuals from the SALT and the Vice Chancellor are also members of the ILT.

Krystle AndersonDivisional Budget and Finance DirectorDivisions of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management(414) 229-7381krystle@uwm.eduChapman Hall 150

Susan CushmanDirector, Health Promotion & AdvocacyStudent Health and Wellness Center(414) 229-5836cushman@uwm.edu

Carrie FleiderDirector, University Counseling ServicesStudent Health and Wellness Centerfleider@uwm.eduNWQ 5th Floor

Rebecca FreerAssociate Dean Of StudentsDean of Students(414) 229-4632bfreer@uwm.eduStudent Union 345

Arcetta KnautzDirectorUniversity Housing(414) 229-6149knautz@uwm.eduSandburg Commons C134A

Abby MeddaughAssociate Dean Of StudentsDean of Students(414) 229-4632ameddaug@uwm.eduStudent Union 345

Robert MeyerDirectorStudent Affairs and Enrollment Management IT Services(414) 977-7644rmeyer@uwm.eduBolton Hall 280

Steven MoharDirectorUniversity Recreation(414) 229-5087sjmohar@uwm.eduKlotsche Center 310

Catherine RossiAssistant DirectorAthletics/Administrationrossic@uwm.eduPavilion 151A

Mike SchmitInterim Director Student UnionUWM Student Union(414) 229-5517schmitm@uwm.eduStudent Union 312

Elizabeth SmithDirectorChildren's Learning Centeressmith@uwm.eduNorthwest Quadrant Building C

Katie TarterDirectorDining and Retail Services(414) 251-6964tarter@uwm.eduStudent Union 318

Alignment & Action Team (AAT)

The largest Divisional committee, the Alignment & Action Team is comprised of individuals who lead and direct the work of others, and/or may show meaningful participation in Divisional/institutional committees. This group focuses on action and implementation items ready to be enacted on campus. This collaborative team of leaders will work to make priorities, strategies and plans into realities. Individuals from the SALT, the ILT, and the Vice Chancellor are also members of the AAT.