In Step

New leaders Christine Reed Davis and Skyler Stein '26 want students to share their voices.

BY: TATIANA BELL ’24 AND VENITA JENKINS ’24M PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JEFF JANOWSKI

UNCW’s new Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Christine Reed Davis and recently elected Student Body President Skyler Stein ’26 have something in common—a passion for putting students first. Stein was elected the new student body president in March 2024, and Davis was named the new vice chancellor in January 2024. They sat down in the Golden Hawk Room and had a conversation about student engagement, their hopes while in their positions and life at UNCW.

Stein: What are some ways that you plan to collaborate to address student concerns?

Davis: I’m really interested in getting to know students and what their experiences are at UNCW—the things we’re doing great, the things that we can improve upon, and new ideas that they have. Already in the time that I’ve been here, I have hosted open office hours where students, faculty and staff can come by and chat with me.

Davis: What initiatives do you have in mind to support students at UNCW?

Stein: One big thing I want to accomplish is mental health days for students on campus, ensuring that students’ well-being and wellness is at the forefront for the university. In the platform that my vice president and I ran on, one of our pillars is balance. We really want to focus on that school-work-life balance and make sure that students have the best holistic experience that they can at UNCW.

Davis: I hear some themes between you and I about the student voice and making sure that we’re listening—opening the door to conversation and listening and acting on student voices. I’m excited about that. At the end of the day, that’s why we’re here.

Davis: What is your favorite tradition at UNCW? I think you and I have an agreement on this.

Stein: I think we’ve got to go with Teal Tuesday.

Davis: Teal Tuesday, definitely!

Watch more of the interview at uncw.edu/vcsa-sga-interview.