Our Staff

Francis S. Johnson Chair for Graduate Education
Dean of Graduate Education
Vice Provost for Global Engagement
Professor of Molecular Biology
jgonzal@utdallas.edu
972-883-2234
FA 3.104F

Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Success
Ruth.Schemmer@UTDallas.edu
972-883-4339
FA 3.104G

Assistant Dean Ruth Schemmer works closely with the dean to create and facilitate student development activities and other opportunities to improve graduate education. Ruth collaborates with key stakeholders across campus to meet the needs of our graduate student population.

Special Events Coordinator
Website, Events, and Marketing
lila.foroutan@utdallas.edu
972-883-4722
FA 3.104D

Special Events Coordinator Lila Foroutan handles all communications from the Office of Graduate Education to make sure they meet the university standards for branding and consistency. She oversees the website, marketing and the doctoral hooding ceremony for the Office of Graduate Education.

Faculty Grant and Distinguished Fellowships Advisor
keithly@utdallas.edu
972-883-4568
FA 3.104C

The Faculty Grant and Distinguished Fellowship Advisor, Beth Keithly, advises graduate students on external funding opportunities and provides both research development and programmatic support to faculty with grants focused on institutional improvement of graduate education.

Graduate Writing Specialist
Graduate Writing Services
Elizabeth.Miller@UTDallas.edu
972-883-3985
FA 2.201

Graduate Writing Specialist Elizabeth Gage is the contact for Graduate Writing Services. She works directly with graduate students, helping them meet their writing goals through providing individual consultations and planning workshops, retreats and writing groups.

Senior Graduate Reader
Doctoral Dissertations and Master’s Theses
Allison.Nepomnick@utdallas.edu
972-883-3986
FA 2.204

Senior Graduate Reader Allison Nepomnick works directly with doctoral and master’s students in their final semester, checking their dissertations for formatting and helping them to ensure that their dissertations are of the highest quality possible.

Assistant Graduate Reader
Doctoral Dissertations and Master’s Theses
Stephanie.Akers@UTDallas.edu
972-883-2628
FA 2.204

Assistant Graduate Reader, Stephanie Akers, works directly with doctoral and master’s students in their final semester, checking their dissertations for formatting and helping them to ensure that their dissertations are of the highest quality possible.

Graduate Writing Specialist
Graduate Writing Services
Elizabeth.Miller@UTDallas.edu
972-883-3985
FA 2.201

Graduate Writing Specialist Elizabeth Gage is the contact for Graduate Writing Services. She works directly with graduate students, helping them meet their writing goals through providing individual consultations and planning workshops, retreats and writing groups.

Assistant Dean of Graduate Education
eric.vanleeuwen@utdallas.edu
972-883-4249
FA 3.102D

Assistant Dean K. Eric Van Leeuwen oversees the process of awarding all graduate degrees and academic certificates. He evaluates degree plans for graduating students, ensuring that all requirements are met. He is also working with new and existing technology to streamline many of the processes in the Office of Graduate Education, including verification and certification of degrees and recruiting.

Degree Plan Evaluator III
Stephanie.Garcia-Rocha@utdallas.edu
972-883-3438
FA 3.102B

Degree Plan Evaluator Stephanie Garcia-Rocha reviews and evaluates degree plans to ensure the proper completion of degree requirements for graduating students and ensure degree integrity. She works closely with faculty and staff across campus to provide and enhance the resources necessary for graduate student success.

Institutional Research Associate
Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant Contact
Krystel.Kaloust@UTDallas.edu
972-883-4256
FA 3.102D1

Providing support to the Office of Graduate Education through comprehensive data management, analysis and presentation, primarily for the Graduate Assistantship Reviews. She delivers key reports and data insights to the Dean of Graduate Education, enhancing informed decision-making. Always keeping up to date with the latest technological trends, she constantly seeks ways to enhance data management and communication processes.

Degree Plan Evaluator III
brooke.schafer@utdallas.edu
972-883-4182
FA 3.102C

Degree Plan Evaluator Brooke Schafer evaluates degree plans to certify that all requirements are documented and met by graduating students. She works to maintain the integrity of the graduate review process as well as streamline verification procedures. She also assists with recruitment, events and workshops sponsored by the Office of Graduate Education.

Business Manager
Graduate Academic Program Review
Ladwyna.Evans@utdallas.edu
972-883-3989
FA 3.104E

Business Manager LaDwyna Evans coordinates logistics and administration of the Graduate Program Review process and assists the dean with university-wide administrative duties. She also provides administrative support and assists with the day-to-day operations of the Office of Graduate Education.

Administrative Services Officer
Tangie.Bonds@utdallas.edu
972-883-4340
FA 3.102A

Administrative Services Officer Tangie Bonds provides administrative support for Graduate Education staff, performs monthly financial account reconciliations, coordinates travel and acts as liaison between departments.

Administrative Assistant
Front Office
Princess.Lacy@UTDallas.edu
972-883-2667
FA 3.104

Administrative Assistant Princess Lacy provides professional administrative support for the Office of the Graduate Education and helps to ensure efficient workflow and day-to-day operations.