William Wells, Ph.D.
- Executive Director of Academic Operations and Strategic Execution
- Academic Affairs
Areas of Focus
- Strategic planning and execution for Academic Affairs priorities
- Cross-campus coordination and implementation of strategic initiatives
- Data-informed decision-making and performance monitoring
- Operational effectiveness and continuous improvement
- Resource planning and allocation
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Leadership and support for Academic Affairs operations
Education
Ph.D., Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska at OmahaM.A., Criminal Justice, Indiana University Bloomington
B.A., Psychology, Ohio University
Biography
William Wells serves as Executive Director of Academic Operations and Strategic Execution in the Office of Academic Affairs at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He brings more than 25 years of higher education leadership experience, most recently serving as Dean of the College of Public Service at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, with previous leadership roles at Sam Houston State University. Throughout his career, Wells has led strategic initiatives, advanced data-informed planning, strengthened shared governance, and built collaborative partnerships. He earned his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from UNO, marking his return to the university where he completed his doctoral education.