Dean's Office

Danica G. Hays, Ph.D.

Dean of the College of Education
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Office: CEB 301
Mail Code: 3001
Phone: 702-895-3890

Jeffrey C. Shih, Ph.D.

Professor, Associate Dean of Student and Community Engagement (ADSCE)
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Office: CEB 301
Mail Code: 3005
Phone: 702-895-5340

Jonathan Hilpert, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Research and Sponsored Projects
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Office: CEB 399
Mail Code: 3003
Phone: 702-895-4949

Iesha Jackson, Ed.D

Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Faculty and Inclusive Excellence
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Office: CEB 301
Mail Code: 3005
Phone: 702-895-2466

Kaity Kelley

Events Manager
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Office: SFB 312A
Phone: 702-895-2448

Kenneth J. Varner (Kenny), Ph.D.

Professor, Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Initiatives
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Office: CEB 301
Mail Code: 3005
Phone: 702-895-3860

Sebern Coleman

Director of Educator Preparation
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Office: CEB
Mail Code: 3048
Phone: 702-895-0432

Sarah Vach, Ph.D.

Director of Strategic Analytics and Assessment
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Office: CEB 369B
Phone: 702-895-2871

Young Bok Kim

Director of Information Technology
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Office: CEB 301
Mail Code: 3001
Phone: 702-895-3762

Jose Navarro

Administrative Assistant 4
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Office: CEB 301
Mail Code: 3001
Phone: 702-895-3375

Nancy Weaver, M.A., APR

Communications Director
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Office: CEB 301
Mail Code: 3001
Phone: 702-895-3607

Lauren Layton

Director of Student Success
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Office: CEB 119B
Mail Code: 3038
Phone: 702-895-1537

Karim Hussain

Director of Development
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Office: CEB 301
Mail Code: 1006
Phone: 702-895-3396

Mary Mostoller, M.Ed.

Director of Finance and Business Operations
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Office: CEB 301
Mail Code: 3001
Phone: 702-895-3690

Jenn Oshiro Rivers M.Ed. ('05, '08)

Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
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Mail Code: 3001
Phone: 702-895-4511

Kelsey Claus

Associate Director of Communications
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Office: CEB 308
Phone: 702-895-3271

Alyssa Williams

Administration and Engagement Coordinator
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Office: CEB 301
Mail Code: 3001
Phone: 702-895-3890

Josie Boyle

Associate Director of Finance and Business Operations
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Office: CEB 301
Mail Code: 3001
Phone: 702-895-3375

Kristina Mejia

Associate Director for Budget and Finance, Nevada Forward Grants
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Kia Cummings, M.A.

Technical Content Development Manager
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Office: CEB 301

Sarah John

Graduate Assistant
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Office: CEB 366A
Mail Code: 3001
Phone: 702-895-1392

Sakinah Musa

Graduate Assistant 
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Office: CEB 366A
Mail Code: 3001

Department Chairs

Joseph Morgan, Ph.D.

Department Chair and Associate Professor
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Office: CEB 143
Mail Code: 3014
Phone: 702-895-3329

Steven (Steve) L. Nelson, J.D, Ph.D

Department Chair, Associate Professor
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Office: CEB 320
Mail Code: 3003
Phone: 702-895-3245

P.G. Schrader, Ph.D.

Department Chair & Professor
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Office: CEB 354
Mail Code: 3005
Phone: 702-895-3331

Christopher Wood, Ph.D.

Department Chair & Associate Professor; Counseling Core Faculty
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Office: CEB 221
Mail Code: 3008
Phone: 702-895-2948

Nevada Forward

Karima Banks

Youth Rebel Start Academy Student Success Advisor
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Office: CEB 119B
Phone: 702-895-1537

Michael Hack, Ph.D.

Managing Director, NV Forward
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Phone: 702-895-5837

Kristina Mejia

Associate Director for Budget and Finance, Nevada Forward Grants
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