UVA's Bicentennial Stories initiative from WTJU 91.1 FM tells our collective story. It helps us understand our shared history and make meaning in the University today. And as we look ahead, these stories help us shape the future of the University and our role in a democratic society.
Allen Groves, Dean of Students:
“You know, it’s funny. The Cavalier Daily polled students, fall of ’16, about the students’ view of me as the Dean of Students.
“I remember when they published that. Most people would have been ecstatic, because the positive approval rating was something in the high seventy percent. But what I laugh about still to this day is there was a five percent unfavorable, which anyone would kill for.
“But all I could think about was, okay, what did I do to this five percent? How can I change the view of this five percent?
“You know, it’s just my nature. I think I really do want students to have a positive view of me, even if they have to deal with me in a time that’s difficult because maybe they’ve gotten into trouble. But I want them to say hey, this guy actually is invested in me, and helping me make better decisions.”
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