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The vice president for student life and dean of students is the executive officer for the Division of Student Life and is a member of Lewis & Clark’s Executive Council. Reporting directly to the president, the vice president serves as a leader and collaborator in the institution’s strategic planning and decision-making activities, and is the senior advocate for the support and engagement of the student body and enhancement of the student experience at Lewis & Clark.

Summer Office Hours:

May 8 - August 24:

  • Monday/Fridays: opened remote 8:30am-4:30pm

  • Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: opened in-person 8:30am-4:30pm

About Dr. Meoz

Dr. Ben Meoz (he/him/his) is the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Lewis & Clark College, overseeing campus living, campus safety, spiritual life, student engagement, emergency management, health and wellness services, college outdoors, counseling, international students, social change and community engagement, community accountability & conflict education, case management, athletics, inclusion and multicultural engagement, transportation and parking, new student orientation, and the first-year experience.

You can catch Dr. Meoz during his weekly office hours in the Trail Room in the Fowler Student Center (check out the Bark for dates/times) or make an appointment by stopping by the Office of the Vice President for Student Life in East Hall 101 or email us at vpsl@lclark.edu.

Student Life Deans and Directors

Theresa Brostowitz

Theresa Brostowitz, MEd

Director of Campus Living

Jessica Carron MEd

Assistant Dean of Students

Kevin McVeigh

Director of Emergency Management

Jeremy Ranft

Director of Campus Safety
A picture of Joann

Joann Zhang

Director of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement
Kori Campbell

Kori Campbell

Director of College Outdoors

Hilary Martin Himan

Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life
Maggie Musty - Headshot

Maggie Musty

Director of the Center for Social Change & Community Involvement

Jenna Reinhart

Director of Health Promotion and Wellness

Rocky Campbell

Associate Vice President of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning

Dr. Robin Keillor

Associate Vice President of Student Health and Well-Being
Mark Pietrock

Mark Pietrok

Director of Physical Education & Athletics
Brian White

Brian White

Associate Dean and Director of International Students and Scholars

Student Life Offices and Direct Reports

Meet the VPSL Office TeamOrganizational Chart - by Offices and TitlesOrganizational Chart - Deans and Directors

Past Events

August 28, 2026

Churros Locos w/VPSL

Enjoy complimentary CHURROS and fun activities including games and music!

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June 27, 2026

Eco-Volunteer with Tryon Life Community Farm!

Come volunteer with TLC as they work to tend to their space. You’ll get to choose your own adventure- fight invasives, nurture native species, get involved with light construction, gardening, and other special events! More info attached to the description of this event. 

Dates for this event are:

February 28, 2026
April 25, 2026
May 30, 2026
June 27, 2026
July 25, 2026
August 29, 2026
September 26, 2026
October 31, 2026

REGISTER HERE

A circle of trees with the point of view looking up. You can see the sky through the trees and it is clear.
May 23, 2026

Eco-Volunteer with Tryon Life Community Farm!

Come volunteer with TLC as they work to tend to their space. You’ll get to choose your own adventure- fight invasives, nurture native species, get involved with light construction, gardening, and other special events! More info attached to the description of this event. 

Dates for this event are:

February 28, 2026
April 25, 2026
May 30, 2026
June 27, 2026
July 25, 2026
August 29, 2026
September 26, 2026
October 31, 2026

REGISTER HERE

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Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students is located in East Residence Hall on the Undergraduate Campus.

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Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students
Dr. Benjamin C. Meoz

  • Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students
    Lewis & Clark
    615 S. Palatine Hill Road 
    Portland OR 97219