Office of the Dean of Students at Union University!

10/31/2002 - Kimberly Thornbury, dean of Student Life, works with student leaders in developing programs that will motivate and encourage all Union students to keep their faith at the forefront in whatever activity they may be doing. (ID: 692)

Union offers a variety of services to our students to ensure that their time at college is spent effectively. In addition to an on-campus security force and a healthy residence life program, Union also offers counseling services, a health clinic, career services, student leadership development, a number of student programs, and wellness services.

Student Services : Office of the Dean of Students

Dear Current or Prospective Student:

Greetings! It is my pleasure to welcome you to Union and I look forward to getting to know you during your time here. Please know that I have an open door policy, and enjoy meeting with students about personal goals, personal or institutional challenges that need solutions, or brainstorming about ideas that can better serve the university and our community. You may also contact me via e-mail (kthornbu@uu.edu), Facebook or by setting up an appointment by calling 731.661.5090.

It is my desire to walk along students as they continue to develop a dynamic faith with God. I enjoy seeing students begin to understand their calling, and pursue excellence while training for that calling at Union. Finally, I encourage students to connect with this local community we call Union through involvement, leadership and service, as well as larger communities such as Jackson and beyond. It is my prayer that through faith, excellence in vocational preparation, leadership and service that Union students would be characterized by an attractive faith that would be noticed by a world in need. "In those days, ten men from ten different nations will clutch at the coat sleeve of one Jew and say, 'Please be my friend, for I know that God is with you." Zechariah 8:23.

Warmest Regards,

Kimberly Thornbury, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Services & Dean of Students

Mission Statement: The Dean of Students Office provides opportunities, resources and solutions to increase student satisfaction and help retain students to our campus.