Diana Nelson

Diana Nelson
Staff Excellence Award
Award Year: 
2024

Diana Nelson

Executive Director, College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub

Diana Nelson, who joined App State's staff in 2010, has held a variety of administrative and advising roles within the College of Arts and Sciences and Beaver College of Health Sciences. Since 2020, she has served as executive director of the College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub.

According to one of Nelson's nominators, Nelson's role requires her to have in-depth knowledge of over 90 major programs of study, dozens of minors and certificates, the General Education program and the university's academic rules and regulations.

"For the College of Arts and Sciences, she personifies staff excellence, exemplifies a dedication to student success and is as close to irreplaceable as there is," the nominator added.

Nelson also currently serves on several university committees, including the Undergraduate Advising Council and the College of Arts and Sciences Council, and is among the university's DegreeWorks Power Users.

A two-time alumna of App State, Nelson earned her bachelor's degree in psychology in 2007 and her master's degree in higher education in 2019.