Academic Affairs Teams Academic Affairs Meet the teams working together to provide a high-quality education that supports the academic and professional aspirations of our student community. Senior Leadership Team Experienced and committed leadership enables and ensures the exceptional quality of SPS program and course offerings Erik Nelson, Ph.D. Senior Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Teams mortar-board icon Faculty Affairs Supporting the faculty lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding to assessment and development opportunities map icon Online Curriculum & Instruction Supporting instructional, media, and technology design for courses and programs bank icon Academic Administration Supporting Master and Non-degree program development address-book icon Staff Directory Not sure which team the person you'd like to contact is on? Search the directory