Duke Graduate School

Paula D. McClain

Dean of The Graduate School and Vice Provost

• Serves as the senior administrator in The Graduate School
• Is responsible for all policies and procedures in the graduate programs

919-681-1560
pmcclain@duke.edu

Marsha Adams-Rucker

Human Resources Manager

• Coordinates human resource needs of employees, student workers, and fellows
• Interprets personnel policies and employee relations functions to meet federal, state, University, and Graduate School objectives
• Assists hiring managers in employee recruitment and termination, position classification, and salary administration

919-681-1562
map10@duke.edu

Pakis Bessias

IT Manager

• Oversees The Graduate School's internal computer data systems

919-681-3227
pakis.bessias@duke.edu

Mike Byerley

Director of Development

• Oversees and implements the fundraising program for The Graduate School
• Manages the Graduate School Board of Visitors

919-681-0401
mike.byerley@duke.edu

Angela Eberts

Associate Director of Development

• Serves as a fundraiser for The Graduate School, including frontline fundraising at the major gift level, pipeline development, and coordinating Annual Fund efforts

919-613-1128
angela.eberts@duke.edu

Carlus Walters

Administrative Coordinator and Assistant to the Dean

• Assists with Graduate School management and schedules appointments for the dean

919-681-1560
carlus.walters@duke.edu

John Zhu

Senior Public Affairs Officer and Communications Strategist

• Leads the development and implementation of The Graduate School's communications strategy

919-684-1665
john.zhu@duke.edu

John Klingensmith

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

• Develops and administers the academic regulations of the Graduate School, including those involving disciplinary matters, time limitations, leaves, examination/advisory committees and milestone examinations
• Is responsible for the external review of University academic departments and programs, and the internal review of proposed curriculum changes in graduate programs
• Serves as admissions reviewer and as general academic advisor for students who wish to talk to someone outside their own graduate degree programs

919-681-1559
john.klingensmith@duke.edu

Hugh Crumley

Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs

• Coordinates Responsible Conduct of Research training for all graduate students
• Directs the Certificate in College Teaching program
• Directs the Preparing Future Faculty program
• Teaches graduate courses in college teaching methods, technology and design
• Offers workshops and consulting on technology and teaching for graduate students

919-660-5975
crumley@duke.edu

Denise Leathers

Staff Specialist

• Tracks and reports graduate student placement
• Manages the graduate faculty nominations and graduate student committees processes
• Edits the Graduate School Bulletin and the Director of Graduate Studies Manual
• Oversees the Graduate Certificate Process
• Updates the Academic Affairs portion of The Graduate School website, including descriptions of departments, and programs
• Manages DGS appointment process

919-681-3252
denise.leathers@duke.edu

Natavan T. Mammadli

Staff Assistant

• Provides administrative support to Academic Affairs
• Handles coordination of workshops and events
• Records preliminary exam information
• Manages the thesis/dissertation process

919-681-5985
natavan.mammadli@duke.edu

Helene McAdams

Coordinator, Student Records

• 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

919-681-3248
helene.mcadams@duke.edu

Francisco Ramos

Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation

• Develops, coordinates, and provides support for graduate educational assessment and evaluation.
• Directs The Graduate School's student learning outcomes assessment program.
• Assists the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the management of the external review process for academic departments and programs.
• Contributes to the professional training of doctoral students interested in academic careers, including the teaching of graduate-level courses.

919-681-3251
francisco.ramos@duke.edu

Maria Parker

Staff Specialist

• Conduct format check reviews of assigned dissertations and theses submitted by graduate students to ProQuest
• Advise students on needed changes to submitted work and facilitate final examination and graduation processes by checking to make sure procedures are properly followed
• Assist coordinator of student records with assigned tasks

919-681-2018
maria.parker@duke.edu

Anneli Richter

Associate Dean, Graduate Admissions

• Manages daily operations of the Admissions Office, including workflow, staff supervision and implementation of new technology to the admissions process
• Is responsible for set-up, monitoring, and data integrity of automated systems
• Assists with upgrades
• Hires and trains additional seasonal staff
• Provides ongoing admissions analysis and reports

919-684-3913
anneli.richter@duke.edu

Scott C. Andrews

Data Manager

• Provides support for PeopleSoft, ApplyYourself, Admissions Center databases
• Performs setup for new processes, assists with upgrades and staff training
• Is responsible for direct communication to admissions candidates, including final admissions decisions
• Provides admissions data, statistical analysis, and reports

919-681-1556
scott.andrews@duke.edu

Kristen Mirek

Program Coordinator

• Manages image capturing process
• Performs thesis and dissertation format checks
• Serves as admissions liaison with graduate departments in business administration, basic medical sciences, economics, and various others
• Assists incoming international students with visa processing

919-681-1561
kristen.mirek@duke.edu

Randi Smith

Duke Kunshan Admissions Specialist

• Processes applications for admission to Duke Kunshan University
• Serves as the liaison for the Global Health and Medical Physics master’s programs at Duke Kunshan University. Assists Duke Kunshan students with obtaining visas for study at Duke.
• Responds to prospect, applicant and admitted student inquiries
• Responsible for scanning/capturing application materials into imaging database for both Duke and Duke Kunshan.

919-681-3988
randi.smith@duke.edu

Chris Kizer

Communications Specialist

• Develops, edits, and manages admissions communications
• Communicates final admissions decisions to applicants
• Responds to prospect, applicant, and admitted student inquiries
• Matriculates admitted students

919-681-1553
chris.kizer@duke.edu

Nancy Wines

Program Coordinator

• Processes admissions applications
• Performs thesis and dissertation format checks
• Serves as admissions liaison with graduate departments in computer science, engineering, liberal studies, and various others
• Assists incoming international students with visa processing

919-668-0424
nancy.wines@duke.edu

Shanna Fitzpatrick

Associate Dean for Finance and Administration
Chief Financial Officer

• Develops, implements and communicates all Graduate School financial operations
• Maintains student records and reports enrollment
• Serves as liaison between University departments and external entities regarding financial and administrative policies and procedures

919-681-3249
shanna.fitzpatrick@duke.edu

Regina Nowicki de Guerra

Data Analyst

• Develops and implements all data management processes
• Performs data reporting and statistical analysis to be used by internal Graduate School units as well as external Duke offices

919-668-3045
regina.guerra@duke.edu

Lynette Roesch

Staff Assistant

• Greets visitors and connects them with appropriate staff
• Oversees front desk operations
• Manages building and grounds facilities

919-681-3257
lynette.roesch@duke.edu

Lisa Wioskowski

Financial Aid Coordinator

• Manages all aspects of graduate financial aid in conjunction with federal regulations and programs
• Determines eligibility and processes student loans
• Serves as contact for national fellowships
• Maintains updated information on federal tax law regarding student aid

919-681-3247
lisa.wioskowski@duke.edu

Iryna Merenbloom

Assistant Dean, Budgets and Finance

• Directs financial operations
• Oversees development and implementation of financial policies, processes and technologies
• Manages daily operation and staff supervision
• Prepares and monitors administrative and financial aid budgets and expenditures

919-681-1555
iryna.merenbloom@duke.edu

Tammy Dickens

Staff Accountant

• Administers The Graduate School's conference travel program
• Maintains accounting of procurement card payments and office invoices
• Provides additional assistance in managing department operations

919-681-1552
tammy.dickens@duke.edu

Caroline Morris

Fellowship Coordinator

• Manages Graduate Fellowship application and selection processes
• Maintains WebApp and payroll processing

919-684-4665
caroline.morris@duke.edu

Cynthia Wilcock

Financial Analyst

• Compiles, analyzes and prepares reports on the financial compliance and performance of graduate student funding and the operating units of The Graduate School

919-684-6710
cynthia.wilcock@duke.edu

Jacqueline Looney

Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Associate Vice Provost for Academic Diversity

• Serves as the senior administrator for the Office of Graduate Student Affairs
• Collaborates with graduate departments, student organizations, and other administrative units to provide services that enhance the academic, social, personal, and cultural needs of graduate students

919-684-2056
jlooney@duke.edu

Melissa Bostrom

Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Professional Development

• Provides strategic direction and leadership for graduate student professional development
• Organizes, develops, implements, and evaluates professional development services

919-684-1407
melissa.bostrom@duke.edu

Latishia Futrell

Program Coordinator

• Manages communication networks and databases
• Prepares programmatic reports
• Assists in the implementation of programming efforts
• Serves as a liaison with University departments

919-684-2056
latishia.futrell@duke.edu

Alan Kendrick

Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Development

• Oversees efforts to design, deliver, and improve services and programs that support graduate students from entry to completion of their degrees
• Creates mechanisms for developing and coordinating The Graduate School's diversity initiatives, including the daily administration and development of recruitment and retention activities

919-668-0416
alan.kendrick@duke.edu

Sondra Ponzi

Senior Program Coordinator

• Manages and implements student programs
• Is responsible for budgeting, preparing programmatic reports, and providing counseling and advising of students
• Acts as the disability services liaison and the harassment prevention advisor

919-681-1551
sondra.ponzi@duke.edu

Maria LaMonaca Wisdom

Director of Graduate Student Advising and Engagement for the Humanities

• Advises humanities graduate students on developing versatile skill sets and exploring diverse career options
• Collaborates with faculty, administrators and alumni in support of humanities Ph.D. students
• Directs programs supported by Duke’s  NEH-funded initiative: Doctoral Training for the Versatile Humanist

919-681-8626
maria.wisdom@duke.edu

Brad Teague

Assistant Dean and EIS Director

• Leads the design and delivery of English-language courses and services for international graduate students 
• Develops and implements policies and procedures
• Hires and supervises EIS faculty and staff
• Establishes collaborations and partnerships with other programs at Duke
• Teaches EIS courses

919-613-8129
brad.teague@duke.edu

Christian Gomez

Program Coordinator

• Provides administrative support to the EIS director
• Coordinates placement testing
• Develops and implements data-management systems
• Serves as a liaison with other programs, offices, and departments at Duke
• Teaches EIS courses

919-613-8029
christian.d.gomez@duke.edu

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