Names to know

from Orienter New Student Guide 2020

by Indiana Daily Student - specials & guides

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Names to know Learn more about some of IU’s key fi gures

Learning the people of IU can be pretty hard when there are hundreds of offi ces and organizations to keep track of. By the end of your four years, many will change and it’ll be diffi cult to keep track of them on your own.

Here’s just a brief introduction to a few of the names you’ll run into more than once during your time here. Written by Suzanne Grossman.

Michael McRobbie, president

McRobbie’s job as president is to oversee all of IU’s eight campuses. This requires him to manage a budget of more than $3 billion.

McRobbie is a native of Australia and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Queensland and his doctoral degree from the Australian National University.

He is IU’s 18th president , appointed July 1, 2007. To contact the Offi ce of the President, call 812-855-4613 or email iupres@indiana.edu or visit Indiana.edu/~pres/.

Dave O’Guinn, vice provost for student aff airs and dean of students

O’Guinn was selected as the new vice provost for student aff airs and dean of students May 15, 2018, following Lori Reesor’s appointment as vice chancellor for student aff airs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

He was the chief litigation counsel at IU’s Offi ce of the Vice President and General Counsel.

The dean of students offi ce is located in the Indiana Memorial Union M088. His email address is vpsa@indiana.edu and his phone number is 812-855-8187.

Denise Hayes, director of Counseling and Psychological Services

Hayes graduated from IU in 1991. She is licensed as a Health Service Provider in Psychology and has a Ph.D in counseling psychology.

As director, Hayes has a wide range of responsibilities that range from clinical work to consulting activities. She has published and presented on topics such as clinical approaches for students of color and the perceived support of single student mothers.

CAPS is located on the fourth fl oor of the IU Health Center and can be reached at 812-855- 5711.

Lauren Robel, provost and executive vice president

As provost, Robel serves as the University’s Chief Academic Offi cer. Robel oversees and advances the interests of undergraduate, graduate and professional education.

Before she was offi cially appointed July 1, 2012, Robel served as the dean of the Maurer School of Law from 2003-2011. Robel graduated from Maurer summa cum laude. She received her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University.

The provost offi ce is located in Bryan Hall Room 100. Her email address is provost@

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Bruce Smail, interim director of the LGBTQ+ Culture Center

Smail was appointed to the interim director position this year. Before coming to IU, Smail served in organizations focused on equity, diversity and inclusion including as deputy director of the Black AIDS Institute in Los Angeles.

The IU center supports and advocates for LGBTQ+ students and issues at IU. The center is located at 705 E. Seventh St. Smail can be contacted at 812-855-4252 or by emailing bsmail@iu.edu.

James Wimbush, vice president for diversity, equity and multicultural aff airs

Wimbush began teaching as a professor in the Kelley School of Business in 1991 and was the dean of the graduate school for seven years. Wimbush was appointed as the successor to Ed Marshall in 2009.

As the vice president for DEMA, Wimbush works to foster an inclusive environment that promotes and nurtures diversity across all of IU’s campuses.

Wimbush can be contacted at 812-855-2739 or emailed at jwimbush@indiana.edu.

Scott Dolson, director of athletics

As director, Dolson is in charge of all IU athletics, which amounts to more than 20 sports teams. Dolson was just appointed to the position this year. He served as deputy director since 2009.

For seven years, he served as director of IU’s Varsity Club. The Michigan City, Indiana, native earned his undergraduate and law degrees from IU. He can be contacted at 812-855- 2794 or by emailing iuad@iu.edu.

Chris Viers, associate vice president for International Services

Viers heads up the Offi ce of International Services, which focuses on all matters of international study including visa assistance, immigration help, international student advising and many other matters.

Viers previously worked in the international studies departments at Wayne State and Ohio State. The offi ce is located at 400 E. Seventh St. in Poplars 221. The offi ce can be contacted at 812-855-9086 or emailed at cviers@iu.edu.