University Life supports students throughout their Mason experience, helping them succeed academically, develop personally, build connections, and prepare for life beyond the university. Through a broad range of programs and services, we promote student health and well-being, foster engagement and belonging, support the needs of our diverse student communities, and provide opportunities for career and professional development. Across all of this work, we share a common goal: helping every Mason student succeed.
Juliet Blank-Godlove
Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students
Saskia CampbellExecutive Director, Career Services
Lewis Forrest
Assistant Vice President
Dr. Shannon Jordan
Associate Dean and Chief Housing Officer
Alissa Karton
Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Special Projects
Dr. Nance Lucas
Exec. Director and Chief Well-Being Officer
Dr. Creston Lynch
Assistant Vice President
Dr. Lori Cohen Scher
Senior Assistant Dean for University Life
Amy Snyder
Interim Assistant Vice President
Dr. Rachel Wernicke
Assistant Vice President and Chief Mental Health Officer
More than 450 dedicated and experienced professional staff members work in the division with the common goal of ensuring the success of Mason’s students. University Life staff bring a depth and breadth of expertise to their roles benefiting students and the university community. Staff members frequently make presentations at conferences of their professional organizations and strive to follow the standards for the student affairs professions set out by the Council for Advancement of Standards in Higher Education.
