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The Dean of Students Office is a resource for the student body and the campus community by providing leadership for a wide variety of services and programs. This office is committed to promoting students' academic and personal success by encouraging enlightened citizenship through respect for student rights and responsibilities, respect and tolerance for differences, active involvement in campus activities, and the development of healthy lifestyles.

Dean of Students Office
Edith Mortenson Center #116
605.274.4124
sservice@augie.edu

Dean of Students Office

Dr. Jim Bies

 

Jim Bies

Vice President for Student Services
Dean of Students
jim.bies@augie.edu
 

Jim has served as the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students since 1986. He has been a college administrator in the student affairs field for more than thirty five years. Jim was associated with: Luther College, Pacific Lutheran University, St. Olaf College and Rocky Mountain College before Augustana.

Educational Background

B.A. Luther College
M.A. Pacific Lutheran University
Ed.D. University of South Dakota

 

 

Mark Blackburn

Assistant Dean of Students &
Director of Multicultural Programs
mark.blackburn@augie.edu

 

Mark has been at Augustana since 2005. Prior to joining the Dean of Students Office staff in 2008 he was a member of the athletic department. Mark earned his Master's Degree from Augustana College and completed a B. A. from the University of South Dakota.
 

Beth Torkelson

 

Beth Torkelson

Assistant Dean of Students
beth.torkelson@augie.edu
 


Beth joined the student services staff in 2009 as an administrator with the residence life program. She was appointed as an assistant dean in 2011. Beth has earned degrees from South Dakota State University (M.S. in counseling) and a B.A. at  the University of Sioux Falls. 

 

Patty Grinsell

Secretary
patty.grinsell@augie.edu

 

 

The following services and programs are administratively organized under the Vice President for Student Services (Dean of Students). If you have questions, please stop by our offices at Edith Mortenson Center #116, call 605.274.4124 or e-mail us so that we may respond to your questions directly.

Bookstore Morrison Commons 605.264.4417
Child Care/
Campus Learning Center		 Our Savior's Lutheran Church 605.274.4701
Campus Safety (Security) Morrison Commons 605.274.4014
Career Center Edith Mortenson Center (Theatre) 605.274.4127
Dining Services Morrison Commons 605.274.4800
Health and Counseling Solberg Hall 605.274.5552
Housing (Residence Life) Edith Mortenson Center (Theatre) 605.274.5215
Multicultural Programs Edith Mortenson Center (Theatre) 605.274.4313
Recreational Services Elmen Center 605.274.4637
Student Activities Morrison Commons 605.274.4412
Volunteer Services Edith Mortenson Center (Theatre) 605.274.5415

 

Notice of Nondiscrimination:  Augustana  College is committed to providing equal access to and participation in employment opportunities and in programs and services, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age or disability.  The College complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable laws providing for nondiscrimination against all individuals.  The College will provide reasonable accommodations for known disabilities to the extent required by law.

Student inquiries or concerns may be directed to the Vice President for Student Services at 605.274.4124, or email sservice@augie.edu.  Other inquiries or concerns may be directed to the Vice President for Human Resources at 605.274.4110, or email humanresources@augie.edu.