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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Office of Academic and Student Affairs
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Creighton University
Criss III Building, Suite 154 
2500 California Plaza, 
Omaha, Nebraska  68178
Phone: 402.280.1147

Toll Free: 800.325.2830 ext.3 
Fax: 402.280-1148

Office hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, CST
Monday through Friday.

 



René Padilla, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
Associate Dean for Academic & Student Affairs
rpadilla@creighton.edu
(402) 280-4745

  • Overall OASA Leadership, Service Development & Assessment
  • Curriculum Coordination
  • Academic Advisor & Faculty Liaison Oversight
  • Student Complaints Related to Accreditation Standards
  • OASA Staff & Procedures Supervision
  • Policy Updates
  • Non-academic Misconduct
  • Immunizations, CPR, HIPAA, & Universal Precautions Oversight



Paul Price Pharm.D., BCPP
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
paulprice@creighton.edu
(402) 280-3276

  • Student  Academic Program Monitoring / Guidance 
  • Scholastic Standing Programs & Policies
  • Graduation Clearance & Approval
  • Leaves of Absence
  • Professionalism
  • Academic Misconduct



Shawn Cook, MPA.
Director of Student Affairs
shawncook@creighton.edu
(402) 280-5569

  • Student Leadership Program Oversight
  • SPAHP Student Government Advising
  • Nominations to Honor / Leadership Societies
  • Welcome Week Coordination
  • Graduate Recognition & Hooding Ceremonies
  • Commencement Ceremonies
  • Student Life / Activities
  • Honor Code and Policy Updates for Students 


 

Katie Christenson, MS, PLMHP
Academic Success Counselor
KatherineChristenson@creighton.edu
(402) 280-4772

  • Individual Academic Counseling 
    (study skills, test-taking strategies, etc.)
  • Academic Success Programs (courses, seminars, guest presentations, 
    pre-matriculation program, engagement surveys, tutors, etc.)
  • Monitoring Off-sequence Students
  • Financial Aid / Emergency Loans / Scholarship Issues  



Katie Wadas-Thalken, M.Ed.
Academic Success Counselor
katiewadas@creighton.edu
(402) 280-5677

  •  Individual Academic Counseling (study skills, test-taking strategies, etc.)
  • Academic Success Programs (courses, seminars, guest presentations, 
    pre-matriculation program, engagement surveys, tutors, etc.)
  • Monitoring Off-sequence Students
  • Financial Aid / Emergency Loans / Scholarship Issues

Diana K. Fender
Compliance Coordinator
dkf98257@creighton.edu
(402) 280-2968 

  • Course Waivers / Challenge Exams
  • Curriculum Tracking
  • Course Offerings
  • Audits, 
    (degree, electives, intern registration, etc)
  • Transient Study Requests



Joann Crinklaw
Information Specialist
jcrinklaw@creighton.edu
(402) 280-3297

  • Room scheduling for SPAHP 
    (courses, student organizations, 
    special events, etc)
  • Calendar Postings
  • Web Master 
  • Out State Licensure Forms
  • Jobs4Jays
  • Career Fair
  • On-Campus Recruiting 




Jeanne M. Riha
Support Secretary for Registration Services
jmriha@creighton.edu
(402) 280-3296  

  • Student Registration and Holds
  • Grade Reporting
  • Visiting Student Information
  • Name Changes



Elizabeth L. Gustin
Support Secretary to Associate Deans
egustin@creighton.edu
(402) 280-3109

  • Associate Dean Clerical Support
  • Appointments with Associate Deans
  • Nebraska Liscensure Forms 
  • Dean’s Letter


Laurie Massa
Administrative Assistant /
Front Desk Coordinator
LaurieMassa@creighton.edu
(402) 280-1147

  • Front Desk Host
  • Mail Distribution
  • Work-studies
  • CPR
  • Student Nametags
  • Student Lab Coats
  • Locker and Mailbox Assignments
  • Catering
  • Event Support