Dean of Students Office & Resources

kreidsalomon@uchicago.edu

• Oversees all aspects of the Office of the Dean of Students
• Responsible for the administration and quality of all direct student academic services and general student supports
• Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity (IED) programming and advocacy; co-leads the Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Committee for the Crown Family School
• Implements policies and processes to support student success
• Offers general student advising and guidance on meaningful initiatives, programs, and organizations that enhance the Crown Family School student experience
• Serves on the Dean's Senior Administrative Staff team for the Crown Family School

kkross@uchicago.edu

• Provides academic advising, tracks individual progress toward degree completion, and offers guidance on course planning for all Master's Degree Students
• Leads major hallmark initiatives such as orientation, course registration, and graduation, among others
• Coordinates the annual Crown Hooding Ceremony and Convocation logistics
• Serves as liason with critical campus partners, such as Student Disability Services, Student Wellness & Counseling, Office of International Affairs, and many more
• Works with students to support them through personal matters and connect them to vital UChicago resources (i.e. health, financial, etc.)

ashleybrown@uchicago.edu

• Provides comprehensive support and resources to PhD students
• Maintains PhD student records and tracks individual progress towards degree completion
• Manages day-to-day operations of PhD program including admissions support, orientation, course advising and registration, professional development, and graduation
• Coordinates the qualifying examination, proposal hearings, and dissertation defenses 

daappiah@uchicago.edu

• Provides academic advising, tracks individual progress toward degree completion, and offers guidance on course planning
• for Full-Time SW, Advanced Standing, and SSL students
• Coordinates registration and group advising sessions quarterly
• Manage logistics of New Student Orientation for all Crown Family School students
• Assists with degree conferral and planning for Graduation ceremonies
• Coordinate program of study application and registration process
• Manage the U-Pass program and process

nathanjbanks@uchicago.edu

• Assists with the recruitment, admission, and matriculation of all Crown Family School students
• Hosts webinars and campus visits, and travels to graduate recruitment fairs
• Maintains relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, including counseling newly admitted AM students
• Can provide additional guidance for underrepresented student applicants

amckessy@uchicago.edu

• Assists with the recruitment, admission, and matriculation of all Crown Family School students
• Hosts webinars and campus visits, and travels to graduate recruitment fairs
• Maintains relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, including counseling newly admitted AM students
• Can provide additional guidance for underrepresented student applicants

devonbrice@uchicago.edu

• Coordinates budget and financial management activities for the Dean of Students' office in the Crown Family School, including scholarship administration
• Leads data analysis for the department, making meaning of data to improve school-wide processes and student success
• Oversees general DOS operations and office management

etoomey@uchicago.edu

• Assists prospective students with the appropriate information regarding the application process
• Processes and prepares applications for application review
• Runs reports and collects data necessary for Admissions and the Dean of Students, and for the Office of Field Education for their assignment of field placements of incoming students
• Assists incoming students with necessary information and steps for starting their program