The Office of Student Engagement & Belonging (SEB) fosters the professional and career development of Harris students by cultivating co-curricular experiences that:

  • Deepen students’ sense of belonging;
  • Create opportunities for mentorship and peer support;
  • Instill civic responsibility;
  • Facilitate personal development; and
  • Promote overall student wellness.

Dana Bozeman
Dana Bozeman

Dana Bozeman

Associate Dean, Student Engagement & Belonging

Dana Bozeman serves as the Associate Dean of Student Engagement & Belonging as well as the Diversity Officer for the Harris School. In her role, she leads the Student Engagement and Belonging team, supports the Harris community with diversity related topics and training, advises students personally and professionally, and represents Harris on various campus committees. 

Dana has worked to support students, staff, and faculty in higher education for almost 20 years. She is dedicated to equity, diverse perspectives and creating an environment of belonging in the student experience.

Contact Dana (dbozeman@uchicago.edu)


Rich Delewsky
Rich Delewsky

Rich Delewsky

Senior Associate Director, Student Engagement & Belonging

Rich (all pronouns welcome) serves as the Senior Associate Director of the Office of Student Engagement and Belonging. Rich and the SEB team advocate to enhance the overall student experience at Harris. This includes mindful support of co-curricular programs, advisement of Harris Student Organizations, fostering international intercultural community building, and collaborative leadership of the Chicago Policy, Perspective, and Principles (CP3) Program.

Rich’s team also supports individual, peer, and group advocacy and advisement for all students, staff, and faculty. SEB’s is committed to ensuring the Harris learning community remains committed to diversity, equality, equity, fairness, and inclusivity. 

Contact Rich (richd@uchicago.edu)


Nichole Horn
Nikki Horn

Nikki Horn, PhD

Associate Director, Student Engagement & Belonging

Nikki (she/her/hers) focuses on fostering a vibrant co-curricular student experience at Harris. She assists students in achieving their professional goals by connecting them with resources through our Professional Development Fund, Harris Mentor Program, student organizations, and nonprofit partners.

Through civic engagement and professional development, Nikki helps students translate classroom experiences to policy praxis.

Contact Nikki (nhorn@uchicago.edu)