Roane State Community College

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Dean of Students

Lisa Steffensen
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(865) 882-4540

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Steffensen at the Harriman Campus

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Steffensen at the Oak Ridge Campus

To request an appointment at one of the other campuses, please email.

Technical Clerk

Tina Messamore
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 4716

What Is a Dean of Students?

The Dean of Students office oversees many of Roane State's student support services such as Counseling, Disability Services, and Parent and Family Engagement. I also work with a network of staff members across our campuses to address student basic needs insecurities. Additionally, I manage our Student Conduct Policy and serve as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. 

If something outside the classroom is having an impact on your classroom success or your college experience, my team can often help! We connect with a broad spectrum of community partners so that we can help our students navigate through issues with living situations, health issues, personal problems, or conflicts with other students. To start this process, just email need@roanestate.edu and we'll be in touch as soon as possible! 

The Dean of Students office works in tandem with the campus community to encourage and support the Vision, Mission and Values of the college. Ultimately my goal is the success of our students.

CORE VALUES

• Advocate for the needs of all students.
• Encourage student responsibility and leadership.
• Promote a diverse and socially responsible campus community.

GOALS

• To promote and facilitate a safe and secure campus learning environment.
• To foster an environment that encourages respect and responsibility.
• To fairly administer the student policies and guidelines set forth by the institution and the Tennessee Board of Regents.
• To uphold the due process rights of students.

When Do You Contact the Dean of Students Office?

If you aren't sure if the Dean of Students is the right place to go with a question, a request, or information, stop in any way. We know life happens and many things outside the classroom may cause problems for you in the classroom. There can be illness, loss of loved ones, and many other circumstances causing you to struggle in the classroom. We want to help you or help you figure out where you should go for help.

The Dean of Students Office Team

In addition to our Counselors, the Dean of Students Office team is:

Maria Gonzales, Director of Parents and Family Engagement and International Admissions

Jill Robbins, Director of the Testing Center

Sonya Storey, Student Support Advocate

Randy Waggoner, Director of Student Care, Advocacy, and Accessibility Services