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About Us

Student Affairs and Enrollment Management delivers resources, opportunities and environments that help students thrive at Boise State and beyond.

What We Do:

Community Building and Belonging: We create experiences and environments that foster a strong sense of connections for students.

Enrollment and Retention: We enhance enrollment and student success through recruitment and retention strategies that support Boise State University’s mission.

Support and Intervention: We help students thrive by providing comprehensive support, tailored solutions, educational resources and advocacy.

Health and Wellbeing: We champion a holistic approach to well-being, promoting personal growth and academic achievement.

Student Learning and Development: We create space and opportunity for students to grow personally, socially, and professionally as they prepare for life beyond The Blue.

Divisional Initiatives

Supporting a Blueprint for Success

Each of our departments support the university’s Blueprint for Success, championing campus wide initiatives such as the Strategic Enrollment and Retention Plan (SERP), JED Campus and CARE, driving strategic enrollment and fostering a thriving campus community.

SERP

Learn more about SERP

JED Campus

Learn about JED Campus

CARE

Learn more about CARE

Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

“Since I first arrived on campus in 2010, I’ve believed deeply in the university’s capacity to change lives and improve communities. Boise State University has a bright future, and I feel privileged to be a member of the team leading it forward.”

Functional Areas: Administration of student affairs and enrollment management – I have a terrific team of staff who work to make sure students receive the services and programs they need to be successful at Boise State.

Executive Leadership

  • Kris Collins

    Kris M. Collins

    Associate Vice President

    Functional Areas

    • Admissions
    • Enrollment Services
    • Financial Aid and Scholarships
    • New Student Programs
    • Registrar’s Office

    Functional Areas

    • Admissions
    • Enrollment Services
    • Financial Aid and Scholarships
    • New Student Programs
    • Registrar’s Office
  • Jason Hermes

    Jason Hermes

    Interim Assistant Vice President for Divisional Operations

    Functional Areas

    Administration of core business functions within the Office of the Vice President, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management including budgeting and finance, human resources, and business operations.

    Functional Areas

    Administration of core business functions within the Office of the Vice President, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management including budgeting and finance, human resources, and business operations.

  • Chris Whuthrich

    Christian K. Wuthrich

    Dean of Students

    Functional Areas

    Our staff supports student success and graduation by helping them with personal specific issues, educational programming and safety. Advisory programs include Veteran Services, Educational Access, Student Connections and Support Center, and student support services through case management.r

    Functional Areas

    Our staff supports student success and graduation by helping them with personal specific issues, educational programming and safety. Advisory programs include Veteran Services, Educational Access, Student Connections and Support Center, and student support services through case management.r

  • Nicole Nimmons headshot

    Nicole Nimmons

    Associate Vice President

    Functional Areas

    • Student Union
    • Bronco Shops
    • Student Union Events
    • Boise State Dining

    Functional Areas

    • Student Union
    • Bronco Shops
    • Student Union Events
    • Boise State Dining
  • Studio Portrait of Jason Bullock

    Jason Bullock

    Assistant Vice President

    Functional Areas

    Our teams manage the marketing and communication efforts impacting the entire student life cycle or educational journey, from prospective students to graduation. Increasing student engagement and elevating the digital and on-campus experiences significantly impact student success and retention.

    Student Communications and Marketing

    Functional Areas

    Our teams manage the marketing and communication efforts impacting the entire student life cycle or educational journey, from prospective students to graduation. Increasing student engagement and elevating the digital and on-campus experiences significantly impact student success and retention.

Staff Resources

Whether you’re looking for communication request forms, tips and tricks for communicating to student audiences, or events you should know about, our resources for staff are located all in one place.

Explore staff resources