Dave Lorenz served as Dean of Students at The U, retiring in 2007 after eight years. However, he did not go quietly into retirement. Instead, Lorenz took on the role of Athletic Academic Advisor at USD, where he provides academic support to Coyote student-athletes. Lorenz has an M.P.A (Public Administration) degree from The University of South Dakota and earned a B.S. in History from The University of South Dakota at Springfield. His more than 30 years of service to The U has also included serving as Director of Admissions and Director of Student Financial Aid.