James Michael Mardis, the Vice Provost and Dean of Students, is the chief student affairs officer for the University of Louisville, overseeing the areas of Campus Housing, Career Services, Counseling, Disabilities, Student Support Services (Grant), Student Involvement, Recreational Sports, Student Activities Center, Student Government, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Rights and Responsibilities, Dean of Students Office, Off-Campus Student Programs, Service and International Service Learning, Assessment & Planning, Student Grievance, and Student Advocacy.