Memberships
Graduate Council
Chair: Dr. Christopher Finelli, Dean, Graduate School
Cameron School of Business
| Name | Department | Term Ends (3-Year Terms) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jeff Cummings | Congdon School of Supply Chain, Data Analytics, and Information Systems | Spring, 2026 |
| 2. Craig Galbraith | Management and Leadership | Spring, 2028 |
| 3. Stephen Horan | Economics and Finance | Spring, 2026 |
| 4. Bill Kerler | Accountancy and Business Law | Spring, 2027 |
College of Health and Human Services
| Name | Department | Term Ends (3-Year Terms) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. William Opoku-Agyeman | School of Health and Applied Human Sciences | Spring, 2026 |
| 2. Crissy Dodson | Nursing | Spring, 2028 |
| 3. Kris Hohn | Social Work | Spring, 2028 |
| 4. Paula Reid | Nursing | Spring, 2027 |
College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts
| Name | Department | Term Ends (3-Year Terms) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Maia Butler | English | Spring, 2028 |
| 2. Sergi Rivero-Navarro | World Languages and Culture | Spring, 2026 |
| 3. Emily Smith | Creative Writing | Spring, 2027 |
| 4. Angie Zombek | History | Spring, 2026 |
College of Science and Engineering
| Name | Department | Term Ends (3-Year Terms) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tom Cariveau | Psychology | Spring, 2028 |
| 2. Andrea Hawkes | Earth and Ocean Sciences | Spring, 2026 |
| 3. Wendy Strangman | Chemistry and Biochemistry | Spring, 2027 |
| 4. Kara Yopak | Biology and Marine Biology | Spring, 2026 |
Watson College of Education
| Name | Department | Term Ends (3-Year Terms) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sara Movahedazarhouligh | Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education | Spring, 2028 |
| 2. Tamara Walser | Educational Leadership | Spring, 2026 |
| 3. Eleni Pappamihiel | Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education | Spring, 2026 |
| 4. Donyell Roseboro | Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education | Spring, 2028 |
Ex-Officio and Non-Voting Members
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Aswani Volety | Chancellor |
| Rob Burrus | Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs |
| David Mautz | Interim Dean of the Cameron School of Business |
| Stephanie Caulder | Dean of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts |
| Lucy Holman | Associate Provost for Teaching, Learning & Library Services and Dean of the Library |
| TBD | Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Student Success |
| Chris Lantz | Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Health and Human Services |
| Sheri Leavens | Asst. Dean, Student Success & Academic Advising, CHHS |
| Tracy Linderholm | Dean of the Watson College of Education |
| Symphony Oxendine | Associate Dean for Graduate Education, Professional Programs, Research and Faculty Affiars |
| Laurie Patterson | Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Curriculum, CSE |
| Nivine Richie | Associate Dean, Cameron School of Business, Graduate Programs Office |
| Michelle Scatton-Tessier | Senior Associate Dean, College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts |
| Ronald Vetter | Dean of the College of Science and Engineering |
| Jack Watson | Dean of the College of Health and Human Services |
| Nicole Rafidi | GSA President |
| Colleen Reilly | Faculty Senate President |
| Carolyn Kleman | Faculty Steering Committee Elected Member at Large |
Contact The Graduate School
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Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, 7:30-11:30 a.m.