About Student Affairs
Student life at the University of Michigan-Flint is an exciting part of your journey!
You’ll have plenty of chances to join or start clubs and organizations, participate in leadership programs and get involved in service projects. These experiences will be fun and provide numerous opportunities for personal growth. You’ll have access to support resources and fun recreational activities to help you unwind—all while making lifelong connections!
The Division of Student Affairs is your compass and we are here to guide you through your student experience at UM-Flint. With over 100 clubs and organizations, intramural and club sports, fraternity and sorority life, LGBQTIA+ and multicultural communities, there’s something for everyone! We offer valuable services like counseling, veterans support and accessible resources, as well as options for residential living and access programs. You’ll find a warm, inclusive and welcoming atmosphere all across campus where you can thrive and enjoy your time as a student!
DSA Pillars of Student Success
Our three pillars—Access & Opportunity, Engagement & Support and Health & Well-Being—provide the foundation for student success. Guided by our core values of belonging, leadership, wellness and real-world learning, we create an inclusive and supportive environment where you can grow, get involved and thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Success starts here, empowered by a community that cares.
Pillar 1: Engagement & Support
- Promote Student Leadership: Offer opportunities for active engagement, empowering students to lead, serve and contribute meaningfully to our community.
- Foster Connection: Create programs and partnerships that strengthen students’ sense of belonging and link them to resources that support their growth.
Pillar 2: Health & Well-Being
- Cultivate Belonging: Build inclusive spaces where every student feels welcomed, represented and supported.
- Ensure Equitable Learning Pathways: Provide access to co-curricular and integrative learning experiences that prepare students for success in the classroom and beyond.
Pillar 3: Access & Opportunity
- Support Whole-Student Wellness: Prioritize resources and initiatives that enhance physical, emotional, social and intellectual well-being.
- Integrate Learning With Well-Being: Encourage activities and experiences that promote balance, resilience and real-world application of knowledge.
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Meet Dr. G
Christopher Giordano has been the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Michigan-Flint since August 2018. With over 25 years of experience in higher education and student affairs, Dr. Giordano brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.
Dr. G holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Toledo, a master’s degree in Counseling Services from Upsala College and a bachelor’s degree from Rowan University. He also earned a graduate certificate in Organizational Learning from Suffolk University.
Before joining UM-Flint, he served as the Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students at the City University of New York, College of Staten Island. His career includes progressively responsible leadership roles at various institutions, including the University of Connecticut, Suffolk University and Owens Community College.
At UM-Flint, Dr. G oversees the Division of Student Affairs, which encompasses 11 distinct areas and contributes to student success through a sense of belonging, equity and inclusion, engagement and leadership, health and wellness and co-curricular and integrative learning. These values shape the division’s core pillars.
Known for his strategic vision and commitment to student success, Dr. G is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students at UM-Flint.
Division Leadership
The division comprises more than 11 departments specializing in broad areas of expertise that enhance the student experience. All departments are led by a team of highly skilled and trained experts.
Meet the Leadership Team
- David Luke | Assistant Vice Chancellor for Access and Opportunity
- Lisa Sancrant | Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Well-Being
- Julie Snyder | Associate Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students
- Julia Stulock | Director of Recreational Services
- Samara L. Hough | Director of Center for Gender and Sexuality
- Melissa Winter | Director of Housing & Residential Life
- Gina Rose | Director of Conferences & Events
- Caroline Rathbun | Communications Specialist
- Mary Velasquez | Executive Secretary for the Office of the Vice Chancellor