The ultimate goal of Academic Affairs is to enhance our students’ experience and help them be successful academically, personally, and professionally.
Sarah Parker, Ed.D., Interim President and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Academic and workforce development programs enhance student's success by providing excellent educational experiences leading to transfer or employment in support of the needs of business, industry, healthcare, and public service. The office also maintains the college's accreditation through the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) of the Higher Learning Commission.
Jona Rinard, Ed.D., Dean, Technology and Transfer
The Transfer & Public Services Division enhances students' success by providing courses with high standards, creating motivation for life-long learning, and creating a supportive learning environment as well as transfer opportunities for those who desire further education beyond WSCO. The Technology Division provides students with the latest training to meet local business & industry needs.
Heather Kincaid, Ph.D., Dean, Health & Sciences
The Health & Sciences Division enhances student success by providing accessible and superior education that focuses on preparing competent and professional entry level healthcare practitioners.
Kathy Temple-Miller, Dean, Student Success
The Center for Student Success serves students from their first-time advising appointment through graduation. Comprehensive supports includes tutoring, peer mentorship, career services, success coaching, disability services, food pantry, community referrals, emergency funds, mental health support, make-up testing, and a full-service library.
Jared Voldness, Director of Engineering and Business
The Engineering & Business Division focuses on providing training tailored to meet the needs of local businesses and industries. This training is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions and facilitate successful transfers.
Micah Covert, Director of Transfer and Public Services
Kristin English, Director of Educational Technology & Instructional Design
The Office of Online Learning enhances students' success by providing high-quality and affordable student-centered technical education and support for online and blended classes.
Dustin Taylor, Registrar, Records Office
The Records Office enhances student success by delivering an efficient registration process and by being the keeper of accurate academic records.
Jeff Graffius, Director of Library Services
The Library staff supports student success by building a scholarly collection that enhances the curriculum by providing timely research instruction and/or individual assistance for successful completion of assignments.