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Academic Affairs Leadership Council

Meet the visionary leaders guiding Palo Alto University's Division of Academic Affairs (DAA). The leaders below oversee the departments/offices within DAA including:

  • Counseling Department
  • Faculty Success
  • Faculty Senate
  • Library & Academic Technology 
  • Psychology Department
  • Research, Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness
  • Social Work Department
  • Undergraduate Studies Department

The Academic Affairs leadership is comprised of the following: 

Kelly Coker, PhD, LCMHC, BC-TMHC
Kelly Coker, PhD, LCMHC, BC-TMHC
Assistant Provost for Faculty Success
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Rowena G. Gomez, PhD
Rowena G. Gomez, PhD
Assistant Provost of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness
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William H. Snow, PhD
William H. Snow, PhD
Tenured Full Professor 
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Rose Wong, PhD, MPA, MSW/LCSW
Rose Wong, PhD, MPA, MSW/LCSW
Professor
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LaToya Smith, PhD, LPC (Texas)
LaToya Smith, PhD, LPC (Texas)
Assistant Professor
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Tilman Schulte, PhD
Tilman Schulte, PhD
Professor
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Donna S. Sheperis, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, CCMHC, Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider
Donna S. Sheperis, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, CCMHC, Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider
Professor and Chair
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