Office of the Dean

Raj Khosla, Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean

The Office of the Dean provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. Working with the Dean’s Executive Leadership Team, the dean oversees the college’s departments, offices, and units and serves as a key liaison to university leadership and external partners.

The office supports the college’s academic, research, and Extension missions by advancing collaboration across the university and building partnerships that strengthen education, innovation, and community impact. The Office of the Dean also promotes student success by supporting access to advising, mentoring, and experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for careers that serve Washington state and beyond.

Support Staff

Resources

Executive Leadership Team

Vicki McCracken

Associate Dean & Director for Extension

Sieg Snapp

Associate Dean for Research

Nancy Deringer

Associate Dean for Student Success & Academic Programs

Krissi Hewitt

Director of Strategic Initiatives

From the Ground Up: A Message from the CAHNRS Dean

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