TOPEKA — Washburn University announced today that Dr. Teresa L. Clounch, an Iola native, has been named the associate vice president of student life and dean of students. Clounch will replace Dr. Joel Bluml who accepted a position as vice president for student engagement and athletics at the University of Providence in Montana.
After assuming her new duties in September, Clounch will oversee all matters relating to student code of conduct, including helping set and regulate Washburn University’s conduct standards. She will also provide administrative leadership for residential living and the student recreation and wellness center.
Clounch is currently the assistant vice president for student affairs, Title IX officer and senior diversity officer for Fort Hays University in Hays.
She also serves as an adjunct faculty member. Clounch has been with Fort Hays since 2017.
She has grown her career in higher education across multiple institutions in Kansas and Missouri, including Baker University, the University of Kansas, Emporia State University, Cottey College in Nevada, Mo. and Allen County College.
Clounch earned her associate degree in business from Allen Community College. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in business administration and master’s degree in student personnel administration from Emporia State University. She completed her Doctor of Education in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Kansas.
