UVA Dean of Students Allen Groves says heâs not entirely done with Charlottesville University of Virginia Dean of Student's Allen Groves. (Source: wvir) By Daniel Grimes | May 18, 2021 at 6:26 PM EDT - Updated May 18 at 6:26 PM CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - University of Virginia Dean of Students Allen Groves says although he is leaving Charlottesville in a few weeks, heâs not entirely done with the city. Groves announced on Monday, May 17 that after 14 years he is leaving the University of Virginia to be senior vice president of student experience at Syracuse University. He spoke to NBC29 about the reason he is so beloved.