Joy Polkabla Byers
Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Provides strategic leadership for the Division of Student Affairs, leads divisional planning and resource allocation, cultivates campus and community partnerships, and oversees student wellbeing, engagement, and support initiatives.
330-941-2242 | jlbyers@ysu.edu
Erin Driscoll
Interim Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Leads off-campus housing initiatives, oversees the Wee Care Day Care contract and international housing exemption process, serves as the University's Ombudsperson designee, manages the First Day Complete Program, and serves as the divisional lead for the Steubenville campus. Acts on behalf of the Vice President in their absence and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
330-941-3580 | eedriscoll@ysu.edu
John Young
Executive Director, Auxiliary Services
Provides leadership for Auxiliary Services and related contracts, including AVI Dining Services catering and retail operations. Oversees the Barnes & Noble Bookstore partnership, vending services, and the Pepsi pouring-rights agreement.
330-941-7438 | jlyoung02@ysu.edu
Carrie Anderson
Associate Director of Student Affairs
Leads Student Media operations, oversees hazing prevention education and compliance initiatives, and manages divisional communications, marketing efforts, and the Student Affairs calendar.
330-941-4702 | clanderson@ysu.edu
Christy Cameron
Business Manager, Division of Student Affairs
Manages the divisional budget and financial operations, providing oversight for fiscal processes, reporting, and resource management within Student Affairs.
330-941-3581 | cjcameron@ysu.edu
Olivia Cupp
Director, Housing & Residence Life
Oversees Housing & Residence Life operations, including occupancy planning, residential life, budget management, housing and dining service contracts, and divisional facility initiatives.
330-941-1354 | orcupp@ysu.edu
Lorraine Hollabaugh, SHRM-CP
Executive Assistant, Division of Student Affairs
Provides high-level administrative support to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students and the Division of Student Affairs. Oversees calendar management, meeting coordination, report preparation, budget monitoring, purchasing and expense reconciliation, records management, and supervision of Central Housing Office student employees.
330-941-3533 | lmhollabaugh@ysu.edu
Betsy Johnson
Assistant Dean of Students, Community Standards and Student Conduct/Wellbeing, Advocacy and Support
Provides leadership for student conduct processes and community standards initiatives while supporting student development and accountability and leads the Office of Dean of Student team to address Wellbeing, Advocacy and Support.
330-941-4704 | eajohnson09@ysu.edu
Ryan McNicholas
Director, Campus Recreation
Leads Campus Recreation programs and services that promote student wellness, engagement, and success. Oversees recreation facilities, fitness programs, intramurals, club sports, outdoor recreation opportunities, division-wide IT projects, and campus vending operations.
330-941-2207 | ramcnicholas@ysu.edu
Dr. Francine Packard
Director, Student Counseling Services
Oversees Student Counseling Services and the Mercy Health counseling services contract, ensuring students have access to comprehensive mental health support and resources.
330-941-3737 | fepackard@ysu.edu
Frank Scrocco
Director, Kilcawley Center
Oversees Student Center operations and provides leadership for Student Activities, Student Government Association, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and Penguin Productions. Manages daily operations of student engagement spaces and programs.
330-941-2509 | fascrocco@ysu.edu
Rick Williams
Director, Veteran Affairs
Serves as the University's primary point of contact for military-connected students, veterans' programs, and education benefits. Located in the Carl A. Nunziato Veterans Resource Center.
330-941-2506 | plwilliams@ysu.edu
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