Division of Student Affairs
Vision Statement
To create a culture of student-focused customer service across the division, in order to enhance the student experience and support the strategic goals of the college.
About Us
The Division of Student Affairs is involved in all aspects of a student’s life including recruitment, admissions, registration, records, advisement, financial aid, testing services, veteran services, student activities, community resources, wellness, career and social development.
The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at Rio Salado College oversees all student support services and student affairs programming and initiatives for the Rio Salado College community.
Specifically, the duties of the Vice President of Student Affairs include working collaboratively with college partners, community stakeholders and members of the senior executive team in the leadership, planning, budget management and development of a comprehensive student affairs program.
The office also serves as a general point of contact for students and their families regarding student life and supporting successful outcomes.
Departments
- Academic Advisement
- Adult Education
- Admissions, Registration and Records
- Financial Aid
- Graduation/Commencement
- International Education
- Male Empowerment Network/Male Minority Initiative
- Military and Veteran Services
- Student Life and Leadership
- Testing and Assessment
Leadership
- Barbara Khalsa, Associate Dean, Community Development Student Services
- David Hall, Director, Academic Advisement
- Dee Dee Tapson, Manager, Student Affairs
- Diana Pinon, Director, Testing and Assessment
- Elizabeth Cole, Community Development Student Services
- Greg Pereira, Vice President, Student Affairs
- Henry Smith, Title V Program Manager
- Jennifer Shaffer, Community Development Academic Services
- Kathleen Lüppker, International Education
- Kate Packer, Director of Student Life and Leadership
- Laurel Redman, Director, Admissions, Registration and Records
- Melanie James, Manager of Military and Veteran Services
- Melissa Carpenter, Associate Dean, Community Development Academic Services
- Mike Ross, Supervisor Student Affairs
- Miranda Lopez, Community Development Student Services
- Nanci Regehr, Director, Financial Aid and Compliance
- Nuria Sanchez, Community Development Academic Services
- Patti Curtis, Dean, Student Affairs
- Rachelle Clarke, Dean, Student Affairs
- Tamara Cochran, Dean, Instruction and Community Development