Ward W. Caldwell

The Dean of Students provides leadership and management to the Division of Student Affairs. The Division of Student Affairs strives to enhance each student’s experience at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. As student advocate, the Dean of Students and his staff continually evaluate student needs and interests through counseling services, new student orientation, residence life, student success, and student health services. Additional services include student activities, transportation services, student outreach services, and learning and disability services. The division also operates and maintains the Hanes Student Commons, the Fitness Center, and all campus residence halls and the two apartment complexes.