Amir Woods, College of Education Assistant Dean
As the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, I am committed to fostering student success, equity, and community within the College of Education. I serve as a central point of support for undergraduate, credential, graduate, and doctoral students—helping you navigate academic programs, connect with campus resources, and thrive personally and professionally.
Services
The following services I provide focus on:
Student Success
- One-on-one support for academic progress and program concerns
- Guidance on university policies, petitions, and appeals
- Referrals to campus resources (e.g., CAPS, Disability Support, Basic Needs)
- Advocacy and crisis response for personal, health, or family emergencies
Student Organization Support
- Advise and facilitate co-curricular activities of academically based student organizations such as the Interclub Council (ICC)
- Act as liaison between student organizations and university departments
- Provide leadership, oversight, and guidance for events within the college
- Assist college advisors in developing programmatic opportunities that support our student population, including webinars, panels, or workshops
College-Wide Support
- Represent the College of Education in campus-wide initiatives
- Support credential and graduate student outreach and retention
- Collaborate across departments to advance student equity and engagement
- Serve as a point of contact for prospective students, faculty, and campus partners
Scholarships
- Coordinate the College of Education scholarship review and award process with the Scholarship Office
- Promote scholarship opportunities
- Support applicants in understanding scholarship eligibility and deadlines
- Assist with scholarship coordination, marketing, and selection