Contact Us

Office of Student Involvement 
17 Arnold Grobman Dr.
366 Millennium Student Center
St. Louis, MO 63121-4400 USA
314-516-5291
studentinvolvement@umsl.edu

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm

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Our Mission

The Office of Student Involvement is committed to engaging students in exploring their curiosities, developing passions, gaining a better understanding of self and others, and creating lasting community.


Meet our Staff


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Blain McVey, he/him/his
Coordinator of New Student Experience
314-516-5291
blainmcvey@umsl.edu 
I can help answer questions about: the new student experience, Triton Takeoff Weekend, Weeks of Welcome, Triton Spring Launch, Tau Sigma, Alpha Lamba Delta, and National Society of Leadership & Success.

Blain almost starred in a commerical for Juicy Fruit gum as a child!

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Dakota Miller, he/him/his
LGBTQ+ & Diversity Coordinator
314-516-5291
dakotamiller@mail.umsl.edu 
I can help answer questions about: PRIZM, Safe Zone Trainings, Diverse Student Groups, and History & Heritage Months

Dakota was able to fund part of his undergraduate degree from his winnings as a professional bowler!

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Michaela Wells, she/her/hers
Coordinator of Student Organizations & Fraternity & Sorority Life
314-516-5291
mswells@umsl.edu 
I can help answer questions about: student organization renewal, creation of new student organizations, SABC funding, Fraternity & Sorority Life, etc.

Michaela is related to WWE wrestler Shawn Michaels!


Foram Patel

Foram Patel, she/her/hers
Graduate Assistant for Service
314-516-5291
osiservice@umsl.edu
I can help answer questions about: the Volunteer Fairs, MLK Day of Service, Students of Service (SOS), and other community service opportunities.

Foram was born in India and speaks 4 languages!

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Mindy Dilley, she/her/hers
Associate Director, Office of Student Involvement
314-516-5291
dilleym@umsl.edu 
I can help answer questions about: Student Government Association, and general involvement. I provide direct supervision for our programming coordinators (Fraternity & Sorority Life, LGBTQ+ & Diversity Initiatives, New Student Experience, Student Organizations, Service, and Student Activities) and assist with the development of initiatives in our office.

Mindy has two cats, Chief & Slugger, and is a HUGE Kansas City Chiefs fan!

 

Jessica Long-Pease

Dorian Hall, he/him/his
Director, Millennium Student Center, Student Involvement & Event Services
314-516-5573
HallDC@umsl.edu 
I can help answer questions about: hosting events on campus, and Associated Black Collegians (ABC). I oversee the operations of the Millennium Student Center, Office of Student Involvement, and Event Services. 

Dorian is a self proclaimed HUGE geek, an avid gamer and loves superhero comics & anime!