Meet the Staff
The Graduate School staff is a team of professionals who work consistently to provide courtesy, knowledge, and assistance to our graduate student population, program faculty, and university administrators. 316-978-3095 - option 2
- Dr. Coleen Pugh, Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Vice President for Research and Economic
Development316-978-3095
Chief Academic Officer - Dr. Kerry Wilks, Associate Dean316-978-3095
Academic and Student Affairs - Aaron R. Coffey, Assistant Dean 316-978-3095
Graduate Enrollment Management
Director of Graduate Admissions - Denise Gimlin, Director of Graduate Operations316-978-6243
Graduate Catalog/Publications
Curriculum Change processing
Computer Systems
Scribe for Degree Works
Office Manager - Carol McCall, Executive Assistant to the Dean316-978-6214
Appointment Calendar - Dr. Pugh
Graduate Faculty Status
Budget Manager - Sheree Smith, Graduate Student Success Specialist316-978-6955
Professional Development and Community Events
Grade Changes
Exceptions
Foundation Awards - Vacant, Graduate Admissions Communication and Recruitment Coordinator316-978-6721
Social Media
Outbound Communications - Connie Owens, Coordinator of Student Programs316-978-6241
Assistantship Appointment
Graduate Assistant Health Insurance
Bi-weekly Payroll
CPT Approvals
Student Travel Scholarships - Denecia Angleton, Degree Audit Specialist316-978-6247
Degree Audit Supervisor
Doctoral Plans of Study
Certificate Completion
Oral Defense Scheduling
Thesis/Dissertation Approval - Angela Hill, Degree Audit Assistant316-978-6979
Plan of Study approval
Degree Audit Support - Jordan Oleson, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions316-978-6603
Admissions Supervisor
Graduate Student Records
Enrollment Eligibility
SEVIS Contact/DSO - Rebekah Wagenbach, Graduate Admissions Specialist316-978-6248
Domestic Applications
Credential Evaluation - US Citizens & Permanent Residents - Gail Allen, Graduate Admissions Specialist316-978-6571
International Applications
International Credential Evaluation - John Calabro, Graduate Enrollment Coordinator316-978-6954
Applications for Graduate Online Programs
Certificate, Badge, and Market-Based Tuition programs
Credential Evaluation for Graduate Online Programs - Receptionist316-978-3095
Telephone Response
General Office Support
Mail Distribution