About Us

Student Affairs

Meet Our Team

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John Hancock

Assistant Vice President for Wellness & Support

Tamara White

Executive Director for Belonging and Servingness

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Lynne Huff

Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs

Administrative Staff

Mission  

Student Affairs is dedicated to fostering the holistic development, belonging and success of every student. We create and sustain inclusive co-curricular learning and engagement experiences rooted in self-awareness, interpersonal skills, equity, well-being, leadership and career readiness. Through partnership, assessment and advocacy, we eliminate barriers, honor diverse identities, advance upward mobility and equip students to thrive personally, professionally and as civic leaders.  

Vision Statement  

Student Affairs will provide exemplary programs and services, in support of a UNC where every student feels a deep sense of belonging and has the opportunities and resources they need to thrive and achieve their potential, both during their time at UNC and beyond.  

Student Affairs Values   

  • Student Centeredness—We design policies, programs and services around what best supports students’ learning, development and well-being—academically, personally and socially.   
  • Servingness—We actively and intentionally advance the holistic success of all students, particularly those from historically underserved and marginalized communities.  
  • Equity and Access—We intentionally remove barriers to student success, and we are committed to students having effective access to the information, services, resources and programs they need to succeed.   
  • Inclusion and Belonging—We support all students to feel included, accepted and connected.    
  • Learning—We teach students essential life skills and lessons.  
  • Collaboration—We cooperate and collaborate across units and people.  
  • Community—We co-create supportive and healthy communities on campus, educating students about how they can contribute to positive community both during and after their UNC experience.  
  • Well-being—We support students across the dimensions of wellness– physical, emotional, social, intellectual, sexual, cultural, occupational, environmental, spiritual, digital and financial.  
  • Ethical Leadership & Integrity—We model and foster principled decision-making and integrity at all levels.  
  • Growth Mindset & Resilience—We believe that capabilities can be developed through dedication, effort and learning from mistakes.    
  • Accountability—We embrace an educational framework to engage students in taking responsibility for actions and outcomes.    

Strategic Plan

The division will provide strategic leadership in efforts to recruit, enroll and retain talented students who are accomplished in extracurricular endeavors and broadly diverse.

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Our Units

Assault Survivors Advocacy Program

The Assault Survivors Advocacy Program (ASAP) provides confidential 24-hour crisis response and intervention, advocacy, and resources to survivors of sexual violence, relationship or intimate partner violence, and stalking. Please reach out to us if you need support or resources.
Crisis Line: 970-351-4040

Bear Pantry

Students and employees who are having trouble accessing the food they need are able to visit the Bear Pantry (located on the lower level of the University Center in Greeley) once per week and can choose up to seven food or non-food items at no cost.

Give Monetary Donation

Center for Women's and Gender Equity

The CWGE is here to support you and create conversations about gender equity at UNC. Our space in Scott-Willcoxon Hall offers resources, events and programs that empower students of all identities to learn, connect and thrive.

Community Standards and Conflict Resolution

Community Standards & Conflict Resolution helps students develop skills to navigate conflict in healthy ways and engage in decision-making that supports their individual success and the wellbeing of their community. CSCR staff facilitate the student conduct process.

Counseling Center

We Care For The Bears!

The UNC Counseling Center Staff are licensed mental health professionals or trainees supervised by licensed mental health professionals.  We are a team of caring and committed staff with experience in helping students. We understand that the stress of life challenges or unforeseen circumstances is sometimes more than any one of us can manage on our own. It is okay to be overwhelmed and reach out for help.  Just call us for an appointment. 

We Create Community For The Bears!

UNC invites all community members to help co-create a culture where students, faculty, and staff are supported in managing and advancing their own mental health. Additional resources can be found here: Mental Health Support for the UNC Community 

Disability Resource Center

We work together with the entire campus community to eliminate barriers, increase accessibility, and foster inclusive environments through education, resources, and personalized support.

La Casita Cultural Center

La Casita Cultural Center celebrates Latine culture while welcoming all students into a community of belonging. Through cultural programs, advocacy and initiatives like the First Generation Near Peer Program, we help students connect, lead and succeed at UNC.

Marcus Garvey Cultural Center

The Marcus Garvey Cultural Center is a space rooted in Black excellence and built for belonging. We center the experiences of Black, African, and African American students while welcoming all who are committed to equity and community. At MGCC, you’ll find support, connection, and a place to be yourself.

Office of Health Promotion

The Office of Health Promotion provides wellness education about responsible substance use, mental health resources, and comprehensive sexual health education. Through health promotion and awareness, we equip UNC students with the necessary tools to make safer decisions to create a healthy campus experience for all.

Student Engagement

Getting involved is one of the best ways to help you adjust to life at UNC and to realize that you are a valuable part of the UNC community. You will have the opportunity to develop relationships with other students as well as with UNC faculty and administrators, resulting in connections that will be important to your college success.

Student Outreach and Case Management

Student Outreach and Case Management (SOCM) helps students navigate difficult situations, such as food and housing insecurities, mental health concerns, personal or family crisis, and illnesses or injuries that limit their ability to be successful. Case Managers assist with communication and referrals by connecting students with support services for their success.

University Health Clinic

We provide convenient, confidential on-campus healthcare services to UNC students, staff and faculty.

Flu shots are available at the clinic and can be billed to insurance or if self pay for $25. Students and staff (and family if 12 and older) can walk-in anytime the clinic is open, no appointment necessary.

Veterans Services

The University of Northern Colorado proudly supports the military connected community by assisting veterans, active duty members, and their families in the adjustment to university life and providing a dedicated community space for connection and support.