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