EUGENE–Anne Lochridge Leavitt has been named the University of Oregon’s new associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students, Dan Williams, UO vice president for administration, announced Wednesday (Sept. 29).

Leavitt will assume the post immediately.

A long-time UO administrator, she moves into the newly created position after having served as associate vice provost in the Office of Student Academic Affairs. She also has held various posts in UO student affairs services over a span of more than a decade.

Leavitt holds both a doctorate and a master’s degree in educational policy and management from the UO. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in government and political philosophy from Smith College.

"Anne Leavitt brings years of experience, strong training and terrific insight to this important position," says Williams.

In her new role, Leavitt will provide direct supervision in the UO Office of Student Life, the University Counseling Center, the University Health Center and the Office of Judicial Affairs and Conduct. In addition, she will chair the Student Affairs Council.

Leavitt’s responsibilities will include facilitating communication among students, administrators, faculty and staff; helping to increase leadership opportunities for UO students; and collaborating with other campus units in strategic planning for the direction, content and delivery of a variety of programs to assist students in realizing their academic potential.

She also will work to provide a welcoming campus environment that provides information for, and addresses concerns of, students; facilitate internal communications among student services and academic affairs services; and design and evaluate programs to create and maintain diversity and improve the campus climate.

"I am looking forward to finding new ways that faculty, staff and students can work together to identify and address students’ needs and support their success in academic and campus life," Leavitt says.

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