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WSU Vancouver

Academic Affairs

Excellence in Education at WSU Vancouver

WSU Vancouver Academic Affairs serves as the central division driving the institution’s educational mission. By providing high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs, the division fosters an environment where advanced research and scholarship thrive. Academic Affairs is dedicated to promoting the success of a diverse student population, ensuring every learner has the tools to reach their educational goals.

Academic Affairs is the largest division at WSU Vancouver. Academic Affairs supports the mission of WSU Vancouver by providing high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs, advancing research, scholarship and promoting the success of the WSU Vancouver diverse student population. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is responsible for faculty affairs, support of faculty governance, academic planning, policies and procedures.

Questions?

Email: van.academic.affairs@wsu.edu
Phone: 360-546-9583
Academic Affairs

Curriculum, Student Success and Assessment

Shameem Rakha, Ph.D., The Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs leads initiatives focused on curriculum development, program assessment, and student success. This leadership ensures the University Scholars Honors Program and professional development opportunities remain aligned with institutional benchmarks and student needs.

Special Projects, Research and Support

The division provides administrative support for research and graduate education. Additionally, the Office of the Vice Chancellor offers notary services to the campus community free of charge.

Campus Profile and Institutional Research

The WSU Vancouver Campus Profile provides essential data on the student population, educational benchmarks, and institutional measures. This information helps the university community track progress and refine academic strategies. Employees can access detailed academic profiles through the Institutional Research website or the interactive dashboard within the myWSU portal.

Student Retention and Graduation

Understanding the factors that predict student success is vital to the growth of WSU Vancouver. While students transferring with associate degrees consistently graduate at high rates, the university tracks various predictors to identify those who may require additional support.

Key groups identified for proactive outreach and support include:

  • Students with a history of lower academic success based on previous grade point averages
  • Students entering the university as freshmen
  • Transfer students with fewer than 60 credits
  • Part-time students
  • Students from underrepresented minority groups
  • Male students beginning as freshmen
  • Students with a high amount of unmet financial need

By analyzing these outcomes, WSU Vancouver anticipates challenges and develops resources to improve persistence across the entire student body.

Academic Reports and Resources