About the College of Arts and Sciences
About the College of Arts and Sciences
The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences is to enhance the scientific, ethical and cultural foundation of society through education, research, creative activity and community engagement, thereby improving our individual and collective quality of life. Our faculty, staff and students discover and share knowledge; understand and appreciate diversity; create and analyze art; and engage and enrich our local and global communities.
Leadership Team
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Leslie Durham
Dean; Professor of Theatre, Film and Creative Writing
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Makenzie Phillips
Assistant Dean of Operations and Strategic Initiatives
Contact Makenzie about academic and faculty grievances, chair’s council, college scholarships, employee action forms (EAFs), employee contracts, faculty recruitment and hiring, letters of appointment (LOAs), parental leave, personnel items, policy inquiries, sabbatical applications, scheduling for the Dean, strategic initiatives, and tenure and promotion.
Contact Makenzie about academic and faculty grievances, chair’s council, college scholarships, employee action forms (EAFs), employee contracts, faculty recruitment and hiring, letters of appointment (LOAs), parental leave, personnel items, policy inquiries, sabbatical applications, scheduling for the Dean, strategic initiatives, and tenure and promotion.
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Amanda Ashley
Director, School of the Arts; Professor in the School of Public Service
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Doug Bullock
Senior Associate Dean of Finance and Administration; Professor of Mathematics
Contact Doug about budget and finance questions.
Contact Doug about budget and finance questions.
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Marie-Anne de Graaff
Associate Dean of Graduate Education, Research, and Creative Activity; Professor of Biology
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Kevin Feris
Director, School of the Environment; Professor of Biology
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Kelly Myers
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and Student Success; Associate Professor of English
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Tony Roark
Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Academic Leadership; Professor of Philosophy
Research and Creative Activity Hub Team
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Brittany Archuleta
Research and Creative Activity Administrator
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Stephanie Cochran
Research and Creative Activity Administrator
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Jailynn Flaack-Sanchez
Research and Creative Activity Administrator
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Student Success Team
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David Brandt
Associate Director of Advising Services
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Megan Gambs
Associate Director of Student Success Initiatives
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Administrative Team
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Marcy Harmer
Business Manager
Contact Marcy about College of Arts and Sciences business operations.
Contact Marcy about College of Arts and Sciences business operations.
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Kayla Pasut
Executive Staff Specialist
Contact Kayla about student forms, scheduling for Associate Deans, college events, contracts and any general COAS questions.
Contact Kayla about student forms, scheduling for Associate Deans, college events, contracts and any general COAS questions.
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Nick Cesare
Communications Specialist
Contact Nick to share stories and events happening in your department.
Contact Nick to share stories and events happening in your department.
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Fundraising and Development Team
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Melanie Bannister
Senior Director of Development
Contact Melanie about development and giving opportunities.
Contact Melanie about development and giving opportunities.
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