Nycole Courtney, who has led the University of Wyoming’s Division of Student Affairs
for almost a year on an interim basis, has been named UW’s vice president for student
affairs, effective Monday, Nov. 3.
The appointment was approved today (Wednesday) by the UW Board of Trustees.
“Dr. Courtney has led the Division of Student Affairs through a period of significant
transition, and we’re excited to continue working with her in this permanent role,”
UW Interim Provost Anne Alexander says. “Her passion and developing vision for Student
Affairs will help bring stability, focus and a renewed commitment to supporting students
in every aspect of their university experience, especially in the spaces where learning
and growth happen outside the classroom.”
Courtney assumed the interim vice president role last Nov. 25. She previously held
several positions in the Division of Student Affairs, including associate dean of
students (2018-20), interim director of the Native American Education, Research and
Cultural Center (2018-19), interim associate vice president and dean of students (2017-18)
and assistant dean of students (2016-18). She became associate vice president/dean
of student success and graduation in 2020.
Before coming to UW, Courtney served for 12 years as an educator and administrator
with Laramie County Community College, working closely on student support centered
on counseling, advising and student programming.
A first-generation college student, Courtney holds a doctorate in higher education leadership and Master of Science in counselor education from UW.
