Matthew Damschroder

Matthew Damschroder is vice president for student life and dean of students at Juniata College (PA). In this role, he actively partners with colleagues across the institution to create co-curricular educational experiences and provides vision and support for administrative units including residential life; public safety; rights and responsibilities and student conduct; violence prevention and Title IX; retention and student success; equity, diversity and inclusion; and student health, counseling, and wellness initiatives. Before arriving at Juniata, Damschroder served at Illinois Wesleyan University in a variety of student life leadership roles. Damschroder completed his PhD in educational administration and foundations at Illinois State University, and earned a master’s degree in information systems at Illinois State University and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and English from Drake University (IA). He is a strong advocate for the inclusion and support of students on campus with marginalized identities, and he is active in multiple higher education organizations.