Welcome to Strategic and Success Initatives!
Transition & Belonging
Transition & Belonging supports new students and First-Generation Niners in their transition to Charlotte to enhance their sense of belonging throughout their Niner experience. Niners will be empowered to utilize the resources available to them and build community who supports their personal and professional growth.
Family & Supporter Engagement
Family & Supporter Engagement is committed to building meaningful partnerships with families as an essential part of the UNC Charlotte experience. We believe that when families are informed, connected, and engaged, students are better supported and positioned for success.
Military & Veteran Services
Military & Veteran Services aims to continue the institution’s founding purpose of serving North Carolina’s military-affiliated students. They accomplish this by facilitating educational opportunities while consistently providing outstanding customer service. By continually striving for the success of its students, Military & Veteran Services helps enrich their lives while building a strong sense of community among Charlotte students.
Student Affairs Research and Assessment
Student Affairs Research and Assessment (SARA) informs the division and University partners of the impact Student Affairs programs, services, and initiatives have on students' engagement, sense of belonging, and success. SARA is building a culture of evidence to enable robust decision-making across the division and the university to promote a collective impact to enhance the student experience.
Student Affairs Marketing and Communications
The mission of the Student Affairs Marketing and Communications (SAMC) team is to share our collective story by providing impactful marketing, communication and design services as we work together to foster an environment of student success and engage the campus community.
Dennis Wiese, Ph.D.Associate Vice ChancellorStrategic and Success Initiatives
Amparo RamosExecutive Assistant and THD CoordinatorStrategic and Success Initiatives
Sarah SimardBusiness OfficerStrategic and Success Initiatives
Chris BraselDirectorMilitary & Veteran Services
Ellissa Brooks Nelson, Ph.D.Divisional DirectorStudent Affairs Research and Assessment
Lyndsay A. Richter, M.A., M.S.Divisional DirectorStudent Affairs Marketing and Communications
Shayauna NewsomProgram Director for Transition and BelongingTransition & Success Initiatives
Briana WilsonProgram Director for Family and Supporter EngagementTransition & Success Initiatives
