Francis S. Johnson Chair for Graduate Education
Dean of Graduate Education
Vice Provost for Global Engagement
Professor of Molecular Biology
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972-883-2234
FA 3.104F
Dean González works to elevate the quality of graduate education and to advocate for graduate students, in collaboration with the Graduate Council, the Office of Graduate Education team, and the faculty. He consults with students and faculty about academic issues and is frequently available to provide the very last signature to many forms and requests that come through our office.
Director for Graduate Student Success
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972-883-4339
FA 3.104G
Director, 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.
Administrative Services Officer
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972-883-4203
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.
Business Manager
Graduate Academic Program Review
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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.
Special Events Coordinator
Website, Events, and Marketing
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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.
Degree Plan Evaluator III
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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.
Assistant Graduate Reader
Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
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972-883-5346
FA 2.204
Assistant Graduate Reader, Alyssa Grimley, 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.
Faculty Grant and Distinguished Fellowships Advisor
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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.
Senior Graduate Reader
Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
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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.
Degree Plan Evaluator III
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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.
Program Manager I
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972-883-4249
FA 3.102E
Program Manager, 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.
