Student Life Leadership
Our Leadership
The Division of Student Life leadership team provides strategic direction across program, services and resources that support University of Delaware students. Together, our leaders oversee areas focused on student wellbeing, engagement, belonging and success both inside and outside the classroom.
Learn more about our Student Life leaders, their areas of oversight and the departments and programs within their portfolios.
Connect with Student Life Leadership
UD Community members can request Vice President José-Luis Riera or a member of the Student Life Core Leadership Team to attend or speak at an event by completing the form below.
For general questions or help connecting with the appropriate Student Life office or leader, email studentlife@udel.edu.
Student Life VP Core Leadership Team
José-Luis Riera, Ph.D.
Education
- Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Student Personnel Administration
- M.S., Colorado State University, Student Affairs in Higher Education
- B.A., Muhlenberg College, Music & Biology
Area of Oversight
José oversees the Division of Student Life.
Education
- M.S., Oklahoma State University, Educational Leadership and College Student Development
- M.A., West Virginia University, Secondary Education
- B.A., West Virginia University, Integrated Sciences/Biology
Area of Oversight
Adam oversees the Student Wellbeing, Support and Advocacy portfolio, including:
Education
- M.Ed., Penn State University, Counselor Education: Student Affairs Concentration
- B.S., The Ohio State University, Business Administration, Marketing & Accounting
Area of Oversight
Nathan oversees the Postgraduate and Student Success Integration portfolio, including:
Education
- Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Student Personnel
- Graduate Certificate, University of Maryland, Measurement, Statistics and Evaluation
- M.Ed., Ohio University, College Student Personnel
- B.A., DePauw University, Mathematics
Area of Oversight
Nicole oversees the Student Experience and Belonging portfolio, including:
The Division of Student Life advances equity and inclusion, deepens student learning and drives holistic development through education, experiences and communities.