Student Life and Academic Affairs
Student Life & Engagement
The Office of Student Engagement assists all students, from their initial orientation to the College through successful completion of their academic and personal goals. We advocate for student needs, act as a liaison between you and academic departments and provide supports and challenges designed to enhance personal growth, as well as a sense of personal authority and responsibility.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Location: Daugherty Center for Student Engagement, lower level
Telephone: 402.461.7773.

Dr. Annette Vargas
Vice President for Access, Enrollment & Performance
Daugherty Center, Room 112
avargas@hastings.edu
402.461.7349

Dr. Sophia McDermott
Dean of Student Engagement
Daugherty Center, Room 006
sophia.mcdermott@hastings.edu
402.461.7773
Academic Affairs
We’re here to answer your questions about the academic catalog, the dean’s list, academic procedures, majors and minors, off-campus study opportunities and advising.

Dr. Wayne Riggs
Academic Dean
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Hurley-McDonald Hall
wayne.riggs@hastings.edu
402.461.7388

Dr. Kittie Grace
Associate Dean of
Academic & Student Affairs
Hurley-McDonald Hall
kgrace@hastings.edu
402.461.7385