Northern Arizona University

Mission Statement

The mission of Educational Support Programs is to assist and prepare students or potential students to graduate from secondary and postsecondary educational institutions by providing them academic and personal support.

Our Mission and Values

Mission and Values PDF

Educational Support Programs houses seven key offices that provide services to enhance the academic experience of junior high, high school, college and returning adult students. The offices provide programs for target students based primarily in northern Arizona.

Campus programs for NAU Students

• Student Support Services  TRiO
• Learning Assistance Centers

Outreach programs

• Educational Opportunity Centers   TRiO
• Educational Talent Search  TRiO
• Upward Bound   TRiO
• Four Corners Upward Bound Math &Science  TRiO
• Nizhoni Academy

Each Year, Educational Support Programs help more than 6,300 students recognize their potential and pursue their academic goals.

Contact us
Educational Support Programs
PO Box 6035
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6035
(928) 523-1100
(928) 523-1800 fax

Director
Erin Grisham
Erin.Grisham@nau.edu
(928) 523-6990

Assistant Director
Jamie Patton
Jamie.Patton@nau.edu
(928) 523-6852

Business Manager
Richard Knapik
Richard.Knapik@nau.edu
(928) 523-6981

Support Systems Analyst
Daniel Waisley
Daniel.Waisley@nau.edu
(928)523-5532