Provost

G. James Daichendt, Ed.D.
Location: Office of Academic Studies, Room 01
Telephone: (619) 849-2651
Fax: (619) 849-2412
E-mail: jimdaichendt@pointloma.edu
Administrative Assistant: Ashley Montaño
Director of Academic Logistics: Shelley Fruchey

Academic Studies

Associate Provost: Nick Pertler, Ph.D.
Location: Office of Academic Studies, Room 03
Telephone: (619) 563-2805
Email: npertler@pointloma.edu

Educational Effectiveness

Vice Provost: April Cordero, Ph.D.
Location: Office of Academic Studies, Room 04
Telephone: (619) 849-2328
E-mail: aprilcordero@pointloma.edu
Administrative Assistant: Cheri Feria

Academic Support

Student Success and Wellness at Point Loma Nazarene University provides academic support and academic enrichment services that focus on assisting students to achieve their educational and personal goals.

Educational Access Center (EAC)

Denise Necoechea, Interim Associate Dean
Pamela Harris, Special Advisor and Consultant

Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Amended Americans with Disabilities Act of 2008.

The Educational Access Center (EAC), located in the Bond Academic Center (619-849-2533; eac@pointloma.edu), serves as the primary point of contact for students with documented disabilities. The EAC is responsible for determining, coordinating, and facilitating disability-related accommodations to ensure equitable access for all PLNU students with disabilities. Students with a wide range of disabilities - including mobility, visual, hearing, learning, chronic health, and mental health conditions - may be eligible for accommodations, academic adjustments, and auxiliary aids and services through this center. The EAC also collaborates with campus partners to promote accessibility and advocacy across the university.

Students are responsible for initiating the accommodation process and for understanding and following the procedures for using approved accommodations. Detailed procedures are available on the Educational Access Center website.

Qualified students with disabilities may receive support throughout the admissions process and their time as a PLNU student. Services may include, but are not limited to, testing accommodations, priority registration, document conversion, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, notetaking support, interpreters, and real time captioning. All approved accommodations and services are provided at no cost to the student.

To be considered for accommodations, students must submit appropriate documentation of their disability to the EAC. All documentation is treated as confidential. Students are responsible for obtaining and, if applicable, covering the cost of required documentation, including evaluations for learning disabilities, attention-related conditions, and mental health evaluations. In most cases, documentation should be current (generally within the past three (3) years) and may require periodic updates. Students are encouraged to contact the EAC or visit the Educational Access Center website for detailed documentation guidelines and required forms.

PLNU reserves the right to determine appropriate accommodations based on an individualized review, in consultation with the student and consideration of prior accommodations. The provision of accommodations does not guarantee or ensure specific academic outcomes. Students with disabilities are expected to meet the same academic standards as all other students.

Accommodation Grievances. Point Loma Nazarene University prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. The university has established an internal grievance procedure to ensure the prompt and equitable resolution of concerns related to disability discrimination or accommodation decisions. This process applies to any member of the PLNU community who believes they have experienced discrimination in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (§29 U.S.C. 794) of the U.S. Department of Education regulations implementing the Act, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990 Title II & III (§42 U.S.C. 126). Section 504 and the ADA, Sections Title II & Title III prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Any participant who believes they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability, or who have concerns regarding accommodations or academic adjustments provided by the Educational Access Center may file a grievance by contacting the ADA Coordinator at ADA@pointloma.edu.

Tutorial Services

Nillie Graf, Director

The Tutorial Center provides a range of academic support for all students in traditional undergraduate programs. The services offered are free of charge and include:

• Tutoring sessions with faculty-recommended PLNU student tutors
• Department Review Sessions
• Academic Coaching to support academic goals, enhance study skills, learn time management strategies, and much more.

For more information about Tutorial Center services and available resources, students are encouraged to visit the Tutorial Services website or email tutorialservices@pointloma.edu.

Career Services

Peter Alkatib, Director of Career Services

Point Loma Nazarene University asks our students, “Who are you called to be?”

Career exploration is one way to discern your calling. Consider your interests. Think about classes you enjoy. Plan for experiences that hone your skills and give you insight, from internships to ministries!

Our team partners with your faculty on Career Presentations through classes in all academic departments. We also offer the following services:

Career Workshops - These workshops are scheduled weekly, featuring strategies on updating resumes and LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation, job search, and alumni networking. Workshops take place in person and via Zoom. Register on Handshake now!

Advising Sessions - Research shows that group sessions and peer advising are highly effective in the process of career exploration. Students learn from each other, as they ask relevant questions, practice active listening, and reflect with career services facilitators (who may also be alumni employers, hiring managers, industry recruiters, or executive coaches). Join us for an interactive session by registering on Handshake.

Questions? Connect with us at http://www.pointloma.edu/career-services or careerservices@pointloma.edu.