Andy Thompson named interim vice president for academic success and student affairs and dean of students
Andy Thompson, assistant vice president and senior associate dean of students, has been named interim vice president for academic success and student affairs and dean of students at Kansas State University following an internal search. Thompson will report to the university president and will begin serving in the interim role immediately.
As interim vice president and dean of students, he will lead the Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs, or DASSA, to foster the university’s commitment to student success by actively developing, implementing and maintaining programs and services that enrich student learning, build and maintain a strong sense of community and support the social and personal development of students at K-State.
The division includes the Office of Student Support and Accountability, which oversees the Military Affiliated Resource Center, Center for Advocacy, Response and Education, Student Legal Services and Honor and Integrity. Other areas within the division include Student Belonging; Housing and Dining Services; the K-State Student Union, including Student Programs and Involvement; Recreational Services; Lafene Health Center; Lafene Counseling and Psychological Services; the Career Center; Fraternity and Sorority Life; Academic and Career Engagement; and Parents and Family Programs.
"Students are at the heart of everything we do at K-State, and I’m honored to serve them in this role," Thompson said. "My focus will be on making sure every student feels they belong here and has the support they need to learn, grow and succeed. I look forward to working with colleagues across campus to keep that commitment strong."
Thompson first joined K-State in 2009 and has served in student affairs leadership roles since 2014. He received his bachelor’s in recreation administration from Eastern Illinois University and his master’s in counselor education and student affairs from Clemson University.
— Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing