Liz Derickson is the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs. She works individually with students who face academic dilemmas. Student academic dilemmas include struggling academically, finding an academic major, managing health/personal issues, or returning from a leave of absence.

In collaboration with academic departments and other colleagues across campus, Liz coordinates the process by which students apply for academic majors - the Sophomore Planning process. In collaboration with campus partners, Liz coordinates programming that supports the academic well-being of all students. Liz oversees the staff of the following offices within the Dean's Division: Student Disability Services, Felllowships and Prizes, SAM program, Pre-Health, and Pre-Law.