{"id":2613,"date":"2021-07-22T11:47:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T16:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/d-sa-em\/?page_id=2613"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:34:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:34:19","slug":"dean-of-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/dean-of-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Dean of Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Blum<\/div><\/div>

Welcome to the Division of Student Affairs<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>

The Division of Student Affairs supports the University\u2019s mission of student-centered learning through advocacy, services, and programs. The goal of the division is to provide personal development, encourage wellness, protect student rights, and promote ethical behavior.<\/p>\n

To achieve this, the Dean of Students office facilitates the Campus Cupboard<\/a>, CARE team<\/a>, Emergency Response Procedures, Lost and Found<\/a>,\u00a0Parent and Family Programs,<\/a> and Student Conduct<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Contact<\/span><\/h2><\/span>
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\"John<\/span><\/div>

John Vanderpool
\n<\/strong>Interim Dean of Students
\nAssistant Dean
\nDirector of Housing and Residence Life
\nDivision of Student Affairs
\n(816) 383-7101<\/a>
\njvanderpool6@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Kim<\/span><\/div>

Kim Delaney
\n<\/strong>Executive Administrative Associate
\nDivision of Student Affairs
\n(816) 271-4433<\/a>
\nkdelaney1@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Hours of Operation<\/span><\/h2><\/span>
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In-Person & Online Appointments<\/h3>\n

Call or Email at<\/strong>
\n816-271-4433<\/a>
\nkdelaney1@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday – Friday<\/strong>
\n8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Additional Contacts<\/span><\/h2><\/span>
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\"Pam<\/span><\/div>

Pam Esely<\/strong>
\nAdministrative Coordinator of Health Services
\nBlum Union
\n816-271-4497<\/a>
\npesely@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Kristen<\/span><\/div>

Kristen Neeley<\/strong>
\nDirector of the Career Development Center
\nBlum Union 210
\n816-271-4206<\/a>
\nkneeley@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Katie<\/span><\/div>

Katie Miron<\/strong>
\nDirector of Counseling
\nEder Hall 203
\n816-271-5994<\/a>
\nkmiron@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"john<\/span><\/div>

John Vanderpool<\/strong>
\nInterim Dean of Students
\nAssistant Dean
\nDirector of Housing and Residence Life
\nCommons Building
\n816-383-7101<\/a>
\njvanderpool6@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Gabrielle<\/span><\/div>

Gabrielle Falletta
\n<\/strong>Director of Military & Veterans Services
\nEder Hall 200
\n816-271-4111<\/a>
\ngfalletta@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Angie<\/span><\/div>

Angie Osborn<\/strong>
\nDirector of Center for Service
\nEder Hall 202
\n816-271-4116<\/a>
\naosborn7@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"MeganDeshonRunge\"<\/span><\/div>

Megan DeShon-Runge<\/strong>
\nDirector of Campus Activities & Student Engagement
\nBlum Union
\n816-271-4151<\/a>
\nmdeshonrunge@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Naomi<\/span><\/div>

Naomi Danso<\/strong>
\nDirector of the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)
\nEder Hall 201
\n816-271-4337<\/a>
\nndanso@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Jacob Lazzo<\/strong>
\nTitle IX Compliance
\nTitle IX Coordinator
\nEO Specialist
\nBlum Union
\n816-271-4557<\/a>
\njlazzo@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Social Media Links<\/span><\/h2><\/span>
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FORMS<\/span><\/h2><\/span>
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DEPARTMENT LINKS<\/p><\/h2><\/span>

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CAMPUS LIFE<\/h3><\/div>

\r\n\tHousing & Residence Life<\/a>\r\n\tCampus Events<\/a>\r\n\tHomecoming<\/a>\r\n\tBlum Student Union<\/a>\r\n\tFood Services<\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT<\/p><\/h3><\/div>


\r\n\t\tCenter for Student Involvement<\/a>\r\n\tFraternity and Sorority Life<\/a>\r\n\t\tSGA<\/a>\t\t\r\n\tStudent Organizations<\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS<\/h3><\/div>
\r\n\t\tStaff Directory<\/b><\/a>\r\n\tBlum Union 228
\r\n4525 Downs Drive
\r\nSt. Joseph, MO 64507
\r\nPhone: (816) 271-4432
\r\nFax: (816) 271-4271
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\r\nMonday-Friday
\r\n8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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QUICK LINKS<\/p><\/h3><\/div>


\r\n\t\tDean of Students<\/a>\r\n\t\tHealth Center<\/a>\r\n\t\tCenter for Service<\/a>\r\n\t\tCenter for Military and Veterans Services<\/a>\r\n\tCommuter & Contemporary Student Center<\/a>\r\n\tCareer Development<\/a>\r\n\t\tStudent Handbook<\/a>\r\n\t\t\tLeadership<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\tStudent Intranet (forms)<\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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GET HELP<\/p><\/h3><\/div>


\r\n\t\tAccessibilty Resource Center<\/a>\r\n\t\tCampus Cupboard<\/a>\r\n\tCounseling Center<\/a>\r\n\tHazing Report<\/a>\r\n\t\tLost and Found<\/a>\r\n\t\t\tTitle IX<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>

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