Raida Abuizam, Ph.D.

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs | Interim Dean, Honors and University College

Introduction

Professor Raida Abuizam is an accomplished academic leader with 27+ years at PNW, championing student success, faculty excellence, academic innovation and transformative educational experiences.

Research Overview

Professor Abuizam’s research focuses on applying data analytics and quantitative methods to address complex, real-world challenges across a variety of industries. Her work explores innovative, data-driven solutions to improve decision-making, enhance organizational performance and address emerging business and economic challenges.

Teaching Focus

Professor Abuizam has extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels in operations management, supply chain management, statistics and data analytics. Her teaching focused on applying analytics to real-world business challenges while developing students’ problem-solving and decision-making skills. She has always been deeply committed to student learning, engagement and success.

Previous Roles

• Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Accreditation and Assessment at the College of Business
• Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs at the College of Business
• Department Chair, Quantitative Business Studies at the College of Business

Committed to Student Success

At the heart of Professor Abuizam’s leadership is a strong commitment to student persistence, resilience and success. She has championed data-informed strategies that strengthen student retention and academic achievement through proactive early alerts, targeted interventions and personalized outreach.

She oversees the Student Success Hub, a collaborative, student-centered model that connects academic advising and campus support services to provide timely, coordinated support.

Her leadership has helped expand success coaching, peer mentoring, accountability groups and academic recovery initiatives, creating meaningful pathways for students to overcome challenges, persist toward their goals and thrive academically and personally.

Outside the Office

Professor Abuizam’s favorite role is being a grandmother! She loves spending time with family, especially cheering on her grandchildren and watching them grow. An avid traveler, she has visited more than 20 countries and enjoys experiencing different cultures and traditions. She also loves listening to music from around the world.