The Department of Student Affairs coordinates and oversees services and programs designed to enhance your experience both in and out of the classroom. The Department of Student Affairs is responsible for housing and residence life, counseling, services for student with disabilities and student development activities. If you need assistance with any of these areas or would just like to find out more information, stop by our suite in Room 1107 or email any of the individuals listed below.

The staff of the Department of Student Affairs is committed to helping students achieve their educational and personal goals through purposeful programming and professional service. We have several ways that students can become involved in activities and events that are designed to develop their leadership skills, learn more about their chosen profession, share a hobby or common interest and meet classmates. You will find that the more you put into your experience here at The Art Institute of Washington, the more you will take away from it. We encourage you to get involved, volunteer, be your own advocate and make the most out of your college experience.

• Ann Stapleton, MA, Dean of Student Affairs 
• Leslie Perkins, MA, Director of Student Development 
• Tandrea Parrott, Disability Services Coordinator/Administrative Assistant,
• Kelli Perkins, Residence Life Coordinator 
• Kristin Sommers, Residence Life Coordinator 
• Kimberly Oden, MA, Director of Residential Life and Housing Services 
• Miriam Fishman, Resident Coordinator 
• Tyger Latham, Psy.D, Director of Counseling Services
• Letha Pallivathuczl, LPC, Counselor

Programs available to you at The Art Institute of Washington include:

• Student clubs and organizations developed through student interest and feedback (such as The Culinary Club, Comic Book Club, American Society of Interior Design)
• Social events
• Skill-building workshops
• Student Ambassador Program (through which you can earn quarterly scholarships)
• Resident Assistant Program (through which you can earn up to 100 percent of your housing costs)

STUDENT HANDBOOK
The Student Handbook is a valuable resource as you progress through your academic program. The handbook contains important information regarding institutional, campus and academic policies you will need to reference throughout your academic career. You handbook also makes it easy to know where to go for resources and information. Click here to view the latest edition of the Student Handbook.

The Art Institute of Washington Student Handbook incorporates by reference The Art Institute of Washington Catalog, and departmental policies and procedures contained therein. Calendar dates are subject to change without notice. Campus events, holidays, registration dates and other important campus and class information can be viewed at www.thezonelive.com.

If you have any general questions you may e-mail us at aiwstudentaffairs@aii.edu.