Office of Student Affairs at Ohio Northern University

Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw

Vice President for Student Affairs

Dean of Students

Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw came to Ohio Northern University in August of 1987 as director of student activities. She has since held various positions at the University, including director of minority affairs, director of multicultural development, director of McIntosh Center and assistant dean of students. Thompson-Bradshaw has recently assumed the title of vice president for Student Affairs. In her new position she will continue to be responsible for orientation programs and judicial affairs. Ms. Thompson-Bradshaw earned her BA in speech and mass communications (with a minor in theatre) from Old Dominion University and her M.A. in popular culture from Bowling Green State University. She is currently working on her PhD in American culture studies at Bowling Green.

Thompson-Bradshaw is involved with various campus organizations and activities. She is the advisor and director of the ONU Gospel Ensemble, advisor to Student Senate and also host of a weekly gospel program on the campus radio station, WONB 94.9 FM.

Contact Us:

Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
419-772-2433
a-thompson@onu.edu

Sharon Crozier
Executive Administrative Assistant
419-772-2431
s-crozier@onu.edu

The Role of Student Affairs

Support and explain the values, mission and policies of the institution
Participate in the governance of the institution and share responsibility for decisions
Assess the educational and social experiences of students in order to improve institutional programs
Provide and interpret information about students during the development and modification of institutional policies, services, and practices
Establish policies and programs that contribute to a safe and secure campus
Effectively manage the human, technical and fiscal resources for which the office of Student Affairs is responsible
Assist students in successful transition to college
Prepare students for successful transition to the professional world
Teach students how to resolve individual and group conflicts
Encourage development of friendships among students and a sense of community within the institution
Help students understand and appreciate racial, ethnic, gender, religious and other differences
Design opportunities for student leadership throughout the University
Encourage faculty-student interaction in programs and activities
Support and advance institutional values by developing and enforcing behavioral standards for students
Provide programs and services for students who want to improve their study skills
Provide essential services and programs through the student center, orientation, counseling, Chapel, student health, residence life, career services, multicultural development, student activities, information systems, and Greek life, which contribute to the institutional mission and goals
Create opportunities for students to experience spiritual development and growth
Collaborate and support the functions of academic and non-academic areas
Represent all department mission statements

Student Affairs Assumptions and Beliefs

The academic mission of the institution is a priority
Each student is unique
Each person is valued for his or her worth and dignity and contributions to enhancing the University community
Bigotry is unacceptable; respect for others is expected
Feelings affect thinking and learning
Student involvement enhances learning
Personal circumstances affect learning
Out-of-class environments affect academic performance
A supportive and friendly community life helps students learn
The freedom to doubt and question must be guaranteed
Effective citizenship should be taught
Students are responsible for their own lives