As the Assistant Dean for Student Engagement and Academic Success for the School of Education and Health Sciences, Jena is responsible for:
- Providing high-level academic guidance students and providing support with academic challenges.
- Monitoring student progress toward graduation, including: reviewing graduation requirements, addressing missing requirements, and ensuring students are on track to graduate.
- Supervising the undergraduate holistic academic advising team.
- Working with advisors, faculty, department chairs and campus partners to coordinate retention efforts and develop student-success strategies.
- Representing SEHS in University-wide initiatives that support the school and its students.