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Academic Affairs Directory

Academic Affairs is committed to working with students, faculty and staff to ensure the effective implementation of UNO's Strategic Plan, which builds upon solid academic programs, a student-centered philosophy, and community engagement.

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Academic Affairs Colleges

Academic Affairs

Sacha Kopp, Ph.D.
  • Sacha Kopp, Ph.D.
  • Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D.
  • Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D.
  • Dean of Graduate Studies
  • Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Kenneth Bayles, Ph.D.
  • Kenneth Bayles, Ph.D.
  • Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activity
Jane Meza, Ph.D.
  • Jane Meza, Ph.D.
  • Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement
  • Interim Director of Health Security
Candice Batton, Ph.D.
  • Candice Batton, Ph.D.
  • Assistant Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs
Sarah Edwards, Ph.D.
  • Sarah Edwards, Ph.D.
  • Assistant Vice Chancellor for Curriculum and Programs
Angie Sargus
  • Angie Sargus
  • Executive Associate to the Senior Vice Chancellor
T. Hank Robinson, Ph.D.
  • T. Hank Robinson, Ph.D.
  • Director of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Jill Russell, Ph.D.
  • Jill Russell, Ph.D.
  • Accreditation Liaison Officer
Sara Woods, MPA
  • Sara Woods, MPA
  • Director of the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center
  • Executive Associate to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Community Engagement
Wendy Duerfeldt Schutte
  • Wendy Duerfeldt Schutte
  • Director of Academic Budgeting
Amy Horvath
  • Amy Horvath
  • Business Operations Manager
Melissa Klein
  • Melissa Klein
  • Budget Assistant
Cari Zimmerman
  • Cari Zimmerman
  • Faculty HR Associate
Christine Hoffman
  • Christine Hoffman
  • Administrative Assistant
Denise Devney
  • Denise Devney
  • Staff Assistant
Keristiena Dodge
  • Keristiena Dodge
  • Project Specialist

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Colleges

David Boocker, Ph.D.
  • David Boocker, Ph.D.
  • Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Michelle Trawick, Ph.D.
  • Michelle Trawick, Ph.D.
  • Dean of the College of Business Administration
Nancy Edick, Ed.D.
  • Nancy Edick, Ed.D.
  • Dean of the College of Education
Michael Hilt, Ph.D.
  • Michael Hilt, Ph.D.
  • Dean of the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media
John Bartle, Ph.D.
  • John Bartle, Ph.D.
  • Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service
Hesham Ali, Ph.D.
  • Hesham Ali, Ph.D.
  • Dean of the College of Information Science & Technology
David Richards
  • David Richards
  • Dean of Library Services

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