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Office of the Dean

Suzanne Barbour

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
suzanne.barbour@duke.edu

Pakis Bessias

IT Manager

Oversees The Graduate School's internal computer data systems

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

Angela Eberts

Director of Development

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

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

Rachel Mojica

Assistant 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

919-613-0754
rachel.mojica@duke.edu

Kim Thompson

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
kim.n.thompson@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

Scott Behm

Associate Dean, Communications and Marketing

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

919-684-1665
scott.behm@duke.edu

Academic Affairs

John Klingensmith

Senior 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

Kathy Ivanov

Program Coordinator

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

919-681-5985
kathy.ivanov@duke.edu

Matthew Jones

Program Coordinator

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
matthew.d.jones@duke.edu

Helene McAdams

Graduate School Registrar

Acts as liaison among the Graduate School, departments, and the University Registrar regarding academic requirements and policies.
Audits and manages degree records and requirements.
Reviews and executes special registration requests, including interinstitutional, cross-school, undergraduate, and overload requests.
Reviews and processes student academic program and plan status change requests.
Resolves registration problems.

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

Courtnea Rainey

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
courtnea.rainey@duke.edu

Admissions

General Admissions Line: 919-684-3913

Nicholas Alena

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
nicholas.alena@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

Chris Kizer

Slate Operations Manager

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

Kristen Mirek

Program Coordinator

Manages image capturing process
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

Tyler Read

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

919-684-5737
tyler.read@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.

919-684-3913
randi.smith@duke.edu

Nancy Wines

Program Coordinator

Processes admissions applications
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

Finance and Administration

Shanna Fitzpatrick

Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration
Chief Financial Officer

Develops, implements and communicates all Graduate School financial operations, including financial strategic planning and budget development
Provides oversight of administrative processes and process improvement implementation
Serves as liaison between University departments and external entities regarding financial and administrative policies and initiative

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

Lorelei Evans

Data Processing Specialist

Provide user-level support for administrative systems and databases used in day-to-day operations
Provide support for systems and reporting development, financial aid, and related processes

919-660-2728
lorelei.evans@duke.edu

Daniel Heflin

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
daniel.heflin@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

Joel Salgado

Senior Business Systems 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
grad-support@duke.edu

Budgets and Finance

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

Natalia Provorov

Financial Management Analyst I

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
natalia.provorov@duke.edu

Caroline Morris

Program Director

Manages Graduate Fellowship application and selection processes
Maintains GSF and payroll processing
NSF GRFP Coordinating Official

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

Cynthia Stout

Financial Management Analyst II

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

Graduate Student Affairs

Yan Li

Associate Dean for Graduate Programs

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
yan.li3@duke.edu

Melissa Bostrom

Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Professional Development

Provides strategic direction and leadership for graduate student professional development
Manages the Professional Development Grant
Directs the Professional Development Series
Directs the Emerging Leaders Institute
Manages Duke OPTIONS
Serves as managing editor of the Professional Development Blog and weekly professional development newsletter

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

Latishia Futrell

Senior 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

English for International Students

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

Marta McCabe

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
marta.mccabe@duke.edu

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