The students at Auburn University give the school its warm reputation. It is important to the school to have a representative dean of students, and Auburn is lucky to have Dr. Johnny Green leading them on campus. The mission statement of Auburn University’s Dean of Students is “to promote the growth of our students by providing quality opportunities that foster student learning in all dimensions of student life — intellectual, ethical, personal and leadership development.”

Green is always willing and able to listen to student concerns and suggestions. His office is located in the new Auburn University Student Center. This location allows for Green to be on campus and accessible for all students. He continues to strive to meet the mission of “providing quality opportunities that foster student learning in all dimensions of student life — intellectual, ethical, personal and leadership development.”

Green encourages all students to become active and involved in the many areas of student organizations on campus. Several of the organizations that he suggests are Student Government Association, Glomerata, WEGL, The Plainsman, University Program Council, Black Student Union, International Student Life, and IMPACT, which all have offices located in the new student center.

Green also encourages physically fit students, and he suggests becoming involved with the many Campus Recreation programs designed to “ maintain a sound mind in a sound body.” There are full calendars located at www.auburn.edu/campusrec for students to explore and participate.

Not only does Green care about student health for mind and body, he genuinely cars about student concerns and ideas. When the new student center opened, Green was the first to email the student body asking for additional dining suggestions for the center.
He wanted to make sure that the center was catering to the needs and wants of the Auburn students. Green said that the student center was designed specifically with the needs of the students in mind.

Additionally, Green consistently contacts students to warn them about bad weather, to encourage student spirit and athletic participation, to address specific controversial situations, to welcome them to school and to remind students about safety over spring break and holidays. Green also provides his cell phone number to students so that they can personally contact him and create a more personal relationship with him.

Morgan Cadrette, a junior at Auburn University, says she has texted Green before, especially when she is concerned about the weather. “ In times of bad weather, I do not hesitate to text or email Dr. Green. I know he will respond and let me know what is going on with classes and on campus events,” said Cadrette.

Green is also empathetic to sensitive issues such as the death of Lauren Burke last year. He gave a moving speech and organized an all-student memorial service on campus to celebrate Burke’s life. This year on the anniversary of her death, Green reminded students that there would be another memorial service to reflect on her life and memory.

Green describes himself as the campus liaison to the administration and academic community. He encourages communication among students and wants their voices to be heard. He makes it clear that his office is always open, and he wants students to stop by, call, or email him at ay time with concerns or questions.