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Contact the Office of the Dean of Students

Campus	Phone	Location
Blue Ridge & Dahlonega	706-864-1900	Dahlonega Campus, Stewart Center, Suite 365
Cumming	470-695-4718	Cumming Campus, University Center 400, 234
Gainesville	678-717-3877	Gainesville Campus, Student Center, 201
Oconee	706-310-6205	Oconee Campus & Online, Administration Building

Office Hours

Academic Year
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cumming and Gainesville

Name	Title	Phone	Email	Office/Campus
Name NameDarcy Hayes, Ed.D.Profile page	TitleTitleAssociate Vice President for Well-being	PhonePhone Number678-717-3877	Email	OfficeOfficeStudent Center, 201,
Name NameJack PowellProfile page	TitleTitleAssistant Dean, Student Services	PhonePhone Number	Email	OfficeOfficeUniversity Center 400, 2133,
Name NameCaitlin BlankProfile page	TitleTitleCoordinator, Student Conduct	PhonePhone Number678-717-3877	Email	OfficeOffice
Name NameLindsey KurtzProfile page	TitleTitleCase Manager	PhonePhone Number678-717-3877	Email	OfficeOffice

Dahlonega

Name	Title	Phone	Email	Office/Campus
Name NameSharita DavisProfile page	TitleTitleSenior Case Manager	PhonePhone Number706-864-1900	Email	OfficeOfficeStewart Success Center, 365,
Name NameRichelle Keilholz, Ed.D.Profile page	TitleTitleAssistant Dean of Students - Student Conduct & Integrity	PhonePhone Number706-864-1900	Email	OfficeOfficeStewart Success Center, 365,
Name NameGlen Harris, Jr.Profile page	TitleTitleSenior Dean of Students	PhonePhone Number706-864-1900	Email	OfficeOfficeStewart Success, 366,
Name NameErick JonesProfile page	TitleTitleDirector of Financial Wellbeing	PhonePhone Number706-867-3308	Email	OfficeOfficeStewart Success Center, 367,
Name NameChelsea StoryProfile page	TitleTitleAssociate Dean for Student Care and Outreach	PhonePhone Number678-717-3877	Email	OfficeOfficeStudent Center, 201,
Name NameCamille WalkerProfile page	TitleTitleAdministrative Assistant to the Sr. Dean of Students	PhonePhone Number	Email	OfficeOffice
Name NameCarolyn ZoerbProfile page	TitleTitleCase Manager	PhonePhone Number706-864-1900	Email	OfficeOfficeStewart Success Center, 365,

Oconee

Name	Title	Phone	Email	Office/Campus
Name NameEbonee Dendy, M.Ed.Profile page	TitleTitleDean of Students - Oconee	PhonePhone Number	Email	OfficeOffice
Name NameSidney HoseaProfile page	TitleTitleStudent Services Coordinator	PhonePhone Number706-310-6310	Email	OfficeOfficeAdministration Building, 113,

Statement on concerns about textbook

Recently, questions have been raised about a passage in a course textbook. After fully reviewing the concern, we want to be clear: the reference in question was not describing Christians or Christianity. The passage refers to an extremist group that misuses Christian symbols to promote hate.

In today’s world, misunderstandings can travel quickly. But our foundation at the University of North Georgia remains steady. We respect people of all beliefs. We reject hate. And we are committed to preparing students to think critically, lead with integrity, and serve in communities across our state, nation, and world.

Education is not about avoiding difficult words or ideas — it is about teaching students to navigate them with context, discernment, and respect. The world is complex, and we are developing students to lead in both these times and what lies ahead. That is what this course, and this university, are about.

We also recognize that learning and scholarship sometimes touch on sensitive, complex, or controversial ideas. That is not a weakness of higher education — it is its strength. Our responsibility is to provide the context, freedom, and support that allow both students and faculty to engage with these ideas thoughtfully. Academic freedom allows us to remain true to our values: protecting freedoms, honoring all beliefs, rejecting hate in every form, and preparing leaders who can meet a complex world with courage and integrity.

While one line in a textbook can get lost in translation, our values have never wavered. For 152 years, the University of North Georgia remains committed to building leaders through debate, dialogue, and learning. That is who we are. And that is what we will continue to do.