Margarita Perez
Biography
Dr. Margarita Perez is the Dean of Students at the University of ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ at Lafayette. She currently oversees Student Conduct, Residence Life, SGA, Student Engagement & Leadership, Recreational Sports and Career Services. Over her 25 years in higher education, she has worked in numerous facets of the Division of Student Affairs including: residence life, orientation, student activities, leadership development, academic programming, career development, student conduct, Title IX and assessment.
Education
Dr. Perez earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ at Lafayette, a Master of Education from the University of New Orleans and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola University New Orleans.
Student Research/Collaboration
- Sophomores/2nd-year students
- Transitions
- Belonging
- Retention
- Food Insecurity
- Homelessness
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Student Engagement and Employability
- Crisis Management