Academic and Student Affairs
Supporting Student Success
The Department of Academic and Student Affairs is responsible for overseeing a variety of critical systemwide functions and processes involving academic programs, policy development and student services at all NSHE institutions. The department also serves as a resource for Nevada’s K-12 public education system and as the portal agency for the Statewide Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).
Core Responsibilities
Academic and Student Affairs Contacts
Renée Davis
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
Jana Burd
GEAR-UP College Coordinator
Terina Caserto
Senior Analyst
Donna Healy
Executive Assistant
Laura Obrist
Foster Youth Ambassador
Patty Porter
Director, Nevada Office of WICHE
José Quiroga
Research Analyst
David Singleton
Academic and Transfer Policy Analyst
Janet Stake
GEAR-UP Director, Programming and Outreach