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This group of individuals meet quarterly to make informed decisions, develop strategies, and improve their leadership skills.

They offer expert opinions and recommendations on challenges, planning, organization, and strategic direction. This group of leaders identify issues, explore different perspectives, and gain valuable insight to enhance their decision-making abilities.

Current Members

Name Position
Adrian Dowell Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics
Andrea Stiefvater Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement
Andrew Jacobsen Director of Systems Intel and Data Analytics
Anthony Flott Executive Director, UNO Alumni Engagement
Ashley Ostransky Staff Advisory Council President
Bret Blackman Vice President for Information Technology
Candice Batton Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Carol Kirchner Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
Cathy Pettid Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students
Charlotte Evans Associate Vice Chancellor, Chief of Police
Chase Kratochvil Federal Relations Coordinator
Dan Hawkins Director of Online Development
Donald Neal Jr Assistant Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Strategy Officer
Drew Leisy Student Body President and Regent
Drew Nielsen Chief Compliance Officer
Erin Bass Executive Director, Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives
Gaylene Armstrong Dean - College of Public Affairs and Community Service
Jaci Lindburg Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives
Jason Browning Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success
Jessie Combs Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance and Controller
Joanne Li Chancellor
Juan Casas Associate Dean - Graduate Studies
Julie Dierberger Chief Engagement Officer
Keristiena Dodge Chief of Staff
Larry Morgan Executive Director Campus Facilities
Lauren Miltenberger Vice President UNO Advancement
Lindsey Ekwerekwu Executive Associate Athletic Director - Student-Athlete Success/SWA
Marlina Davidson Director of Instructional Design
Martha Garcia-Murillo Dean - College of Information Science & Technology
Matt Maher Executive Associate AD of Internal Affairs
Matt Schill Director of University Registrar
Matt Tracy Senior Director, Gen Ed, Academic Assessment and Dual Enrollment
Melanie Bloom Dean - College of Arts and Sciences
Michael Hilt Dean - College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media
Neal Grandgenette Dean - College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Patty Bick Faculty Senate President
Phil He Senior Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs
Rashonda Austin Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Rick Murch-Shafer Director of Academic Technologies
Sam Peshek Director, Editorial and Media Relations
Sammi Kaiser Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success
Sara Myers Associate Vice Chancellor for ORCA
Sarah Edwards Assistant Vice Chancellor for Curriculum and Programs
Sarah Weil Title lX Coordinator
Sasha Thurin Executive Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications
Steve Kerrigan Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Steve Schulz Interim Dean – College of Business Administration
Tammy Goldsberry Assistant Vice Chancellor for Budget & Finance Academic Affairs
TBD Dean - Criss Library
Trent Frederickson Assistant Dean for Conduct and Resident Life
Victoria Kohout Chief of External Relations

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