The Dean of Students and Office Staff
The Dean of Students Office in the Division
of Student Affairs is responsible for administering the University's policies
and procedures regarding student conduct. Assistance is provided to students
in matters related to student conduct violations, academic integrity concerns,
advocacy, mediation, and sexual harassment or assault.
This image denotes persons having gone through Safe Zone Training. Learn about Safe Zone at the Student Health Website.
- Jen Day Shaw, Ph.D.

Dean of Students
Jen Day Shaw has been involved in higher education for over 18 years. Dr.
Shaw earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education from Florida State University.
Prior to UNCG, some of Jen's professional experience included positions
as Division Chair, Student Services at Davidson County Community College;
Dean, Student Relations at the University of South Florida; and Dean of
Students at the Savannah College of Art and Design. She has taught university
experience courses to first year students and several different courses
to student affairs M.Ed. students. Her professional interests are to initiate
student-centered services that enhance students' development, as well as
student advocacy.
334-5099
jdshaw@uncg.edu
- Dr. Brett Carter
Associate Dean of Students
Brett Carter has been involved in higher education for over 16 years.
In 1995 he earned a Master of Science degree in Adult Education with a
concentration in Student Services from North Carolina A & T State University.
Prior to Student Affairs, Brett worked in the Office of Housing and Residence
Life as an Area Director (2 years) and as an Assistant Director for 6
years. Brett previously worked as an Area Coordinator for High Point University
for 5 years. Brett's professional interests include student advocacy,
service learning and leadership, new student orientation, advisory for
multicultural affairs, the North Carolina College Personnel Association
(NCCPA), the North Carolina Housing Officer Association (NCHO) and Association
of Student Judicial Affairs (ASJA).
334-5099
bacarte2@uncg.edu
- Amy Jones
Assistant Dean of Students
The Dean of Students Office welcomes Amy Jones, as Assistant Dean of Students. Amy Jones has been
involved in higher education for over 9 years. She earned her M.Ed. degree with a concentration in
College Student Affairs from the University of South Florida in 2001. While at USF, she worked in
Residence Life. Amy joins us after serving as the Director of Student Activities at Elon University
where she also coordinated the Sexual Assault Response Team. Amy also has professional experience in Community Service, Orientation, Greek Life, Leadership Development, and Club and Organization Development.
256-0289
aljones9@uncg.edu
- Derek Oxendine
Graduate Student
Prior to joining the UNCG community, Derek's work experiences include serving as the Native American
Programs Coordinator in the Office for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at UNC-Chapel Hill
and also as a Disability Specialist with North Carolina Disability Determination Services.
Derek holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill and is currently pursuing a
Master of Education in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Edcation at UNCG. Derek's research
interests are Greek Life, leadership and professional development, interracial and interethnic relations,
and developing and sustaining programs to aid in the recruitment and retention of American Indian students.
256-0054
droxendi@uncg.edu
- Megan Callahan
Graduate Student
Megan recently graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida
with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Spanish. She received Phi Beta Kappa her junior year. She
spent her career at UF serving as a student advocate at the
Women's Resource Center. She was also an office assistant at Family Counseling and Health
Associates in Gainesville. She is attending UNCG to pursue a
Master of Science degree in Counseling and Educational Development.
334-5553
macalla2@uncg.edu