Jeffrey Powell joins Dean of Students office Powell Joins UND Dean of Students Office Jeffrey Powell, has joined the UND Dean of Students Office as a student services officer. Dr. Powell graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in economics and letters. He earned his master's degree in higher education administration from the University of Tennessee and a doctor of philosophy from the University of Northern Colorado. Prior to joining the staff at the Dean of Students Office, he worked as an assistant director of UND Housing for two years. Dr. Powell has more than 16 years of experience in student affairs and has been employed at other higher education institutions to include the University of Maine, the University of Colorado, the University of Northern Colorado, and the University of Connecticut. - Cara Goodin, Associate Dean of Student Life.