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Mission & Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The Office of the Dean of Students empowers and equips students through its commitment to advocacy, support, and mattering and belonging. Our departments assist students personally, socially, and academically so they flourish at UT.<\/p>\n\n\n\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 UT. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Byron Hughes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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

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Crystal Hardeman-Ikem<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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

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Joe Pierce<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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

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Dean of Students Central Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contact the Dean of Students Central Staff!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fisher Sexton<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Administrative Specialist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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