Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs

Advancing the Next Gen K-State

Vision
The Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs (DASSA) will create an inclusive, learning-focused community which enhances student success through healthy, holistic, and transformative experiences.

Mission
The Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs cohesively builds, develops, and paves the way for student well-being and success. Collaborating with students, academic partners, and the greater community, we focus on inclusiveity, experiential learning, and holistic engagement to enhance students' personal, academic and career growth.

Goals and Metrics

Students walk on campus during a fall day

Enhance student recruitment and retention

A student studies on campus

Promote career development and applied learning

Students sit outside in Bosco Plaza

Leverage technology and data for student success

A student in Lafene Health Center with a green bandana on her backpack

Enhance Well-being Initiatives

The Multicultural Student Center at night

Secure funding and partnerships

Students stand on a ramp at Hale Library, overlooking campus

Optimize organizational effectiveness

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Strategic Plan Committee

Kevin Cook, Director of Communications and Parent Engagement, Co-Chair
Mariya Vaughn, Assistant Director of K-State First, Co-Chair
Luke Matulewicz, Assistant Director of Academic Achievement Center
Anthony YBarra, Associate Director of the Career Center
Sara Heiman, Director of Student Programs and Involvement
Armando Espinoza, Associate Director of Recreational Services
Brad Cunningham, Project Administrator for Academic and Career Engagement
Janelle Rieger, Assistant Dean of Student Support and Accountability
Kerry Jennings, Assistant Director of Housing and Dining Services
Whitney Penn, Assistant Director of Housing and Dining Services
Camille Korenek, Assistant Director of Housing and Dining Services
Brent Weaver, Learning Assistant Coordinator for K-State First
Darius Skillen, Residential Learning Assistant for K-State First
Chris Bowman, Director of the Morrison Family Center for Student Well-Being
Brandon Clark, Program Coordinator for Multicultural Student Programs
Sarah Bechtel, Student Office Staff for the Academic Achievement Center
Rebeca Paz, Assistant Director of the First-Generation Student Center
Amanda Etter, Director of MARC
Jacob Brown, SGA Chief of Staff
Alexandria Wilson, Program Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life
Cindy Deiderich, Assistant Director of HR and Business Management, K-State Student Union

Additional Resources

Next Gen K-State Strategic Plan