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Our Mission and Values<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The Office of the Dean of Students seeks to cultivate a learning community that is engaging for all students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The principles of advocacy, support, and mattering and belonging guide our interactions with students.<\/strong><\/p>\n

By embracing a dynamic and comprehensive approach, our departments offer experiences and services that are transformational to students and that reflect the mission and vision of the Division of Student Life and university.<\/p>\n

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Dean Team<\/h2>\n
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Byron Hughes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Crystal Hardeman-Ikem<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Associate Dean of Students<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Joe Pierce<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Associate Dean of Students<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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Click here to contact the Dean Team!<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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DOS Central Staff<\/h2>\n

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Fisher Sexton<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Administrative Specialist<\/p>\n

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Click here to contact the DOS Central Staff!<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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