Staff Directory
Graduate School Organization Chart (pdf)
Office of the Dean
Dr. Jo Rae Wright
Senior administrator in the Graduate School. Responsible for all policies and procedures in the Graduate Programs.
Carlus Walters
Internal fellowship coordinator; assists with Graduate School management; schedules appointments for the Dean.
Pakis Bessias
Responsible for the Graduate School's internal computer data systems.
Finance and Enrollment Services
Cynthia Robertson
Directs financial operations, admissions, student record keeping and financial, admissions and enrollment reporting for the Graduate School . Develops, implements, and communicates policy and procedure regarding Graduate School financing, admissions, and student record keeping. Serves as the liaison between the Graduate School and departments and other internal and external entities regarding graduate student financial and enrollment policies and procedures.
Leslie Angier
Assistant to the Associate Dean for Finance and Enrollment Services.
Susan Williford
Audits and manages degree records and requirements. Acts as liaison between Graduate School and departments regarding academic requirements and policies. Oversees JD/Masters programs. Resolves registration problems.
Joel Salgado
Responsible for the development and implementation of data management processes, data reporting, and statistical analysis.
Thomas Steffen
Manages the daily operations of the Admissions Office, including workflow, staff supervision, and technology planning.
Jessica Crowley
Admissions Specialist
Supports various admissions and enrollment services functions; Assigns and performs thesis and dissertation format checks.
Elizabeth Hutton
Responsible for the setup, implementation, and monitoring of automated data systems.
Tel: (919) 681-1556Jennifer Hughes
Responsible for the processing of applicant admissions data. Performs thesis and dissertation format checks.
Erik Amonson
Responsible for the processing of applicant admissions data. Performs thesis and dissertation format checks.
Office of Budgets and Finance
Christin Marten
Direct financial operations for the Graduate School and oversee the development and implementation of policies, new processes, and technologies.
Iryna Merenbloom
Compile, analyze, and report on the financial compliance and performance of graduate student funding and the operating units of the Graduate School.
Betty Jones
Manages all aspects of Graduate Financial Aid, particularly relating to federal programs and regulations. Determines eligibility and processes student loans, including emergency loans. Contact person for National Fellowships (NSF, Howard Hughes, etc.). Provides information on legislation which affects students concerning tax laws and student aid.
Lisa Alfman
Responsible for administration of Graduate School conference travel program. Provides assistance in managing Graduate School operations.
Marsha Adams-Parker
Responsible for the payment of students on university awards. Implements payment policy and procedures for graduate students.
Graduate Student Affairs
Dr. Jacqueline Looney
Senior administrator for the Office of Graduate Student Affairs. Responsible for collaborating with graduate departments, student organizations, and other administrative units to provide services that enhance the academic, social, personal, and cultural needs of graduate students.
Dr. Alan Kendrick
Responsible for overseeing efforts to design, deliver, and improve services and programs that support graduate students from entry to completion of their degrees. Also responsible for daily administration and development of recruitment and retention initiatives, as well as mentoring, leadership, and professional development programs.
Lana BenDavid
Responsible for management and implementation of student programs. Also responsible for budgeting, preparing programmatic reports, providing counseling and advising of students. Acts as the disability services liaison and the harassment prevention advisor.
Vacant
Responsible for managing communication networks and databases, preparing programmatic reports, assisting in the implementation of programming efforts, and serving as a liaison with University departments.
Academic Affairs
Dr. David F. Bell
Responsible for administration of the academic regulations of the Graduate School, particularly those involving time limitations, forming examination/advisory committees, and all disciplinary matters. He also serves as general academic advisor for students who feel the need to talk to someone outside their own graduate degree programs.
Dr. Douglas L. James
Responsible for developing and coordinating professional development for graduate students in teacher training and the Responsible Conduct of Research. Teaches "Introduction to College Teaching," directs the Preparing Future Faculty program, oversees teaching workshops and mini-grant projects, and conducts research on best practices in graduate education. Available for workshops and individual consultation.
Kris Moyle
Provides administrative support to Academic Affairs; handles coordination of workshops and events, and provides support to other units on various administrative projects and processes.
Judith Wittenberg
Assists with program reviews and the Executive Committee of the Graduate Faculty, serves as web editor, DGS Manual editor, and Bulletin publications coordinator.
Dr. Hugh Crumley
Responsible for developing and coordinating instructional technology training for graduate students. Teaches the course GS 301, Instructional Uses of Technology, and offers workshops and consulting on technology and teaching.
Maria Parker
Responsible for testing and placement of incoming international graduate students, program administration, and curriculum development. Teaches EIS courses.
Diane Bryson
Assists with testing, placement, program administration, and curriculum development. Teaches EIS courses.
Edith Allen
Responsible for developing projects to enhance academic support services for international graduate students. Teaches EIS courses and assists with testing.
Janet Maceda
Responsible for developing projects to enhance academic support services for international graduate students. Teaches EIS courses and assists with testing.