Don Stansberry
Dean of Students & Associate Vice President
Old Dominion University
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Taking my first job at a small private religious institution
Moving to a new state not knowing anyone and starting fresh.
Completing my Ph. D. as a first generation student
Education
High School
Chillicothe High School
Chillicothe High School
Career
Dean of Students & Associate Vice President
I oversee the student engagement area and advise the Student Government Association.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Business
Learning / Being Challenged
Day to Day
A typical day for a Dean of Students is never the same. You have the opportunity to make a difference in students lives everyday with your decisions.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Research the graduate programs and find the one that is the best fit for you.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You will not make a lot of money in education."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
Financial
