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Julie Tucker

Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff
  • Profile

    Julie Tucker serves as the Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff for Student Development. In this role, she leads the development and implementation of the division’s strategic plan, oversees internal and external communications, and directs assessment efforts to enhance the student experience.

    Prior to joining the University of Richmond, Julie spent 15 years at Denison University in both Advancement and Student Life. In Advancement, she created impactful programs for parent and family engagement, launched career-focused alumni initiatives, and spearheaded young alumni engagement strategies. During her 13 years in Student Life—most recently as Associate Vice President—she oversaw strategic planning, communications, and assessment, while also supporting key functional areas such as Orientation & First-Year Experience, Student Wellness, Campus Safety, and the Red Frame Lab, Denison’s hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.

    Julie has deep expertise in strategic planning across areas including student life, wellness, family engagement, and young alumni development. She is especially passionate about cultivating a culture of assessment—leveraging direct measures, centering student voices, and using data to drive meaningful institutional change.

    A proven builder, Julie played a central role in launching the Red Frame Lab; creating the signature ReMix alumni programs (including ReMix Entrepreneurship, ReMix Women, and Arts ReMix); and building the Ann & Thomas Hoaglin Wellness Center, alongside a cross-campus strategic plan for well-being. Her collaborative leadership style has positioned her as a key connector across institutional domains—Academic Affairs, Advancement, Admission, Alumni Engagement, Student Affairs, and Athletics.

    Julie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Denison University and a Master’s degree in Education Policy and Management from Harvard University.

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    • Presentations

      Tucker, J.M. Leithauser, S.S. (2025). A strategic plan for engaging families. Invited speaker at the CASE All Regions Virtual Conference.

      Tucker, J.M. Leithauser, S.S. (2025). A strategic plan for engaging families. Presentation delivered at the CASE District V Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

      Tucker, J.M. Brechbill, R., Rose, L. & Seeley, C. (2025). Intentionally engaging alumni across different ages stages. Presentation delivered at the CASE District V Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

      Miller, A.R. & Tucker, J.M. (2023). Empowering students to be agents of their well-being: Creating a cross-institutional strategic plan for wellness. Presentation delivered at the NASPA Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

      Miller, A.R. & Tucker, J.M. (2023). Staying true to the “student” in student affairs: Radically engaging student voices. Presentation delivered at the NASPA Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

      Kennedy, L.B, & Tucker, J.M. (2019). Activating student leaders in student affairs research: Creating a research, engagement and design corps. Presentation delivered at the Student Affairs Assessment & Research Conference, Columbus, OH.

      Kennedy, L.B. & Tucker, J.M. (2018). Having a good day in student affairs: Life hacks to improve our productivity & quality of our professional life. Presentation delivered at the NASPA Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

      Vetter, M.K. & Tucker, J.M. (2017). Measuring outcomes without sacrificing our souls: Substantively measuring program impact. Presentation delivered at the NACA Mid-America Conference, Covington, KY.

      Kennedy, L.B. & Tucker, J.M. (2017). Identifying and mitigating students’ financial stressors. Presentation delivered at the ACPA National Convention, Columbus, OH.

      Kennedy, L.B. & Tucker, J.M. (2017). Identifying and mitigating students’ financial stressors. Presentation delivered at the Higher Education Financial Wellness Summit, Minneapolis, MN.

      Kennedy, L.B. & Tucker, J.M. (2017). Identifying and mitigating students’ financial stressors. Presentation delivered at the Student Affairs Assessment & Research Conference, Columbus, OH.

      Tucker, J. (2016). Students as partners in assessment success.  Invited keynote address delivered at the Student Affairs Assessment & Research Conference, Columbus, OH.

      Tucker, J.M. & Fox, W.A. (2016). Generating and utilizing data to inform persistence-related priorities, practices, and programs. Presentation delivered at the NASPA Closing the Achievement Gap Conference, College Park, MD.

      Tucker, J.M. (2015). Qualitative approach in assessment & research. Presentation delivered at the Ohio Student Affairs Assessment & Research Conference, Columbus, OH.

      Tucker, J.M. (2015). Incorporating direct measures into your assessment of student learning. Presentation delivered at the NASPA Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

      Tucker, J.M., Manderino, M., Meents-Decaigny, E. & Grabau, A. (2015). Navigating the development of divisional learning outcomes: Four student affairs divisions' perspectives on approach, process, and lessons learned. Presentation delivered at the NASPA Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

      Kennedy, L.B. & Tucker, J.M. (2014). More than a hunch: Assessing and evaluating a medical amnesty policy’s effectiveness. Presentation delivered at the Midwest Alcohol Policy Summit, Columbus, Ohio.

      Kennedy, L.K. & Tucker, J.M. (2014). More than a hunch: Assessing and evaluating a medical amnesty policy’s effectiveness. Presentation delivered at the OCPA Annual Conference, Columbus, Ohio.

      Tucker, J.M. (2014). Stop asking students to “strongly agree:” Let’s actually measure learning. Presentation delivered at the OCPA Annual Conference, Columbus, Ohio.

      Tucker, J.M. (2013). Stop asking students to “strongly agree:” Let’s directly measure learning. Presentation delivered at the NASPA Assessment & Persistence Conference, Denver, CO.

      Tucker, J.M., Thurlow-Collen, M., Champagne, C.J. (2013). Letting data be your guide to developing wellness initiatives. Presentation delivered at the ACPA Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

      Kennedy, L.B. & Tucker, J.M. (2012). Structuring a divisional assessment model: To centralize or not? Ohio Student Affairs Assessment Conference. Columbus, OH. 

      Proemmel, E., Ackerlind, S., & Tucker, J.M. (March 2012). Student Civic Engagement: What Does it Mean to Student Affairs?  NASPA Annual Conference. Phoenix, AZ.

      Kennedy, L.B. & Tucker, J.M. (March 2012). Mapping a Route for the Assessment Road-weary (with Scenic Outlooks!)  ACPA Annual Conference.  Louisville, KY.

      Tucker, J.M. & Phlegar, G. (July 2011). Assessment for the Beleaguered: Getting the Job Done Without Doing It (All) Yourself. Ohio Student Affairs Assessment Conference. Columbus, OH.

      Tucker, J.M. (June 2011). Using Student Voice to Drive Institutional Improvement (Panelist). NASPA Assessment & Persistence Conference.  Las Vegas, NV.

  • Publications
    Additional Publications

    Tucker, J.M. & Miller, A.R. (2023). Staying true to the “student” in student affairs: Radically engaging student voices. Leadership Exchange, 21(2), p. 20-24.

    Tucker, J.M. & Miller, A.R. (2022). Beyond the walls of the wellness center: Creating a cross-institutional well-being strategy. HigherEd Jobs. Accessible at https://www.higheredjobs.com/Articles/articleDisplay.cfm?ID=3182

    Tucker, J.M. (2017). Measuring outcomes without sacrificing our souls: Substantively measuring institutional impact. About Campus, 22(4), 28-31.

    Tucker, J.M. (2014). Stop asking students to “strongly agree:” Let’s directly measure co-curricular learning. About Campus 19(4), p. 29-32.