UNLV's Division of Student Life recently began a process of reorganization in an effort to better serve the needs of students, according to Dr. Rebecca Mills, vice president for student life.

The reorganization will create clusters of departments that will be led by the following individuals: Karen Strong, interim associate vice president for campus life; Eileen McGarry, assistant vice president for student life; Jamie Davidson, assistant vice president for student life; Anne Kingsley, assistant vice president for student life administration; William Sullivan, assistant vice president for retention and outreach; and James "Mac" Hayes, executive director for student life facilities.

"All of these people are highly regarded in the Division of Student Life and are dedicated to the goal of making UNLV a truly student-centered university," Mills said. "Under this new leadership plan we hope to maximize efficiency, increase collaboration, and improve services."

Mills said the reorganization will allow increased communication with students about the multitude of student services and programs that are offered by the Division of Student Life. In addition, this reorganization will provide opportunities for professional development and cross-department collaboration for all of the staff who work in the various departments.

Strong, who holds a master's degree in student personnel work in higher education from Ohio State University, has served as UNLV's director of campus housing since 1996. She came to UNLV in 1991 as assistant director for staff and student development.

McGarry, who joined UNLV in 1988 as assistant director of career services, was promoted to director of career services in 1990. She holds a master of education degree in counseling and guidance and student personnel services from the University of Arizona, Tucson.

Davidson holds a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi and is a licensed psychologist in Nevada. He has served as director of UNLV's Student Counseling and Psychological Services since 1996. He came to UNLV in 1994 as a staff psychologist.

Kingsley has served as director of student services budget and administrative support since her arrival at UNLV in 1997. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Queens College, City University of New York.

Sullivan holds a doctorate of education in curriculum and instruction from the University of Utah. He served as director of the department for academic advancement at UNLV from 1978 to 2000, when he was promoted to executive director of the Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach.

Hayes has served as director of the McDermott Physical Education Complex since 1994. Prior to his arrival at UNLV in 1993, he served as chief of staff and dean of administrative support at the U.S. Military Academy. He holds a master of education degree in counseling from Duke University and is pursuing a doctoral degree in educational administration and higher education.