Dean of Graduate Education
Associate Provost
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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.
Associate Dean for Graduate Education
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972-883-4227
FA 3.102D
Associate Dean, Elizabeth Rugg, works closely with the Dean to create and facilitate student professional development activities and other opportunities to improve graduate education and well-being. She also evaluates degree plans for graduating students, ensures that all requirements are met, and facilitates efforts in modernizing and streamlining many of the processes in 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.
Assistant Graduate Reader
Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
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972-883-3887
FA 2.201
Assistant Graduate Reader, Josefine Green, works directly with Amanda Aiuvalasit to assist 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
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972-883-5346
FA 2.204
Assistant Graduate Reader, Alyssa Grimley, works directly with Amanda Aiuvalasit to assist 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.
Learning Specialist III
Graduate Writing Services
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972-883-2887
FA 3.104B
Learning Specialist, Thomasina Hickmann, 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.
Degree Plan Evaluator III
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972-883-4182
FA 3.102C
Degree Plan Evaluator, Brooke Hudspeth, 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, special events, and workshops sponsored by the Office of Graduate Education.
Administrative Assistant II
Front Office
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972-883-2234
FA 3.104
Administrative Assistant, Tamra Jackson, provides professional administrative support for the Office of the Graduate Education and helps to ensure efficient workflow and day-to-day operations.
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.
Institutional Research Analyst
Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant Contact
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972-883-2228
FA 3.104E
Institutional Research Analyst, Victoria Morales, is the contact for all TA/RA data including 18 Characteristics Reports, TA/RA Responsibility forms, TA/RA orientation, TA/RA data reports, and Milestones Agreement forms.
Degree Plan Evaluator III
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972-883-2687
FA 3.102B
Degree Plan Evaluator, Rebecca G. Newcomb, 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. She is also the contact person for Outside Chairs for the Final Oral Examinations..
Director, Professional Development
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972-883-3888
FA 3.104G
Director of Professional Development, Rob Pearson, works to support graduate students as they think about the next stages of their careers. He organizes workshops and programs on career development for graduate students and is available to consult one-on-one. He also works with the UT Dallas Graduate Student Assembly and the New Student Engagement Board.
Administrative Assistant II
Financial Office
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972-883-4203
FA 3.102A
Administrative Assistant, Carrilaine Schneckner, provides administrative support for Graduate Education staff, performs monthly financial account reconciliations, coordinates travel and acts as liaison between departments.
Administrative Assistant III
Graduate Academic Program Review
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972-883-3989
FA 3.104E
Administrative Assistant, LaTicia D. Subair, 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.
Program Specialist I
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972-883-4249
FA 3.102E
Program Specialist, 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.
