A&M-SA Welcomes New Dean Of Students

A&M-San Antonio welcomes Dr. Zeak Naifeh to the Student Success and Engagement team as the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students. Dr. Naifeh joins us from Cameron University, where he has served as the Dean of Students for six years and has over 15 years of experience in higher education.

Dr. Naifeh has a plethora of experiences in many areas of Student Success and Engagement and publications and presentations at the national level. Upon interview, we learned just how much expertise he brings to our university. He has worked within Academic Advising, SGA, Greek Life, Student Union, Rec Sports, Leadership Engagement, Dean of Students, Create Services, housing, student wellness– everything that builds Student Success and Engagement.

When asked about his new role Dr. Naifeh said that he was incredibly excited to jump right in and interact with students. He wants students to know most importantly that as Dean of Students, “I am here for students, and my office is open. I look forward to seeing you around campus, and don't hesitate to ask for our assistance!” 

Students who want to read a message directly from Dr. Naifeh can visit the DOS website.