Contact Us
Ewell Hall |
Mailing AddressDean's Office, Arts & Sciences |
Shipping AddressDean's Office, Arts & Sciences |
For questions about:
Academic Management || Arts || Communications || Development || Diversity, Equity & Inclusion || Educational Policy & Undergraduate Curriculum || Finance & Administration || Research & Graduate Affairs
Dean drop-in hours:
Each dean offers drop-in hours most weeks (see the schedule below). These sessions provide faculty and staff with an open opportunity to meet with a dean and discuss any topics of interest. No appointment is needed—we look forward to seeing you!
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Dean, Faculty of Arts & SciencesSuzanne Raitt (Bio) |
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Executive AssistantErica MacLeod Direct support of the Dean; contact for the Council of Arts & Sciences, Faculty Affairs Committee, Council of Chairs & Program Directors, advisory groups, special initiatives, professorships and awards administration; distinguished visitors; special events |
Academic Management
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Vice Dean for Natural, Physical & Computational Sciences & Interdisciplinary StudiesRobert J. (Rob) Hinkle (Bio) Applied Science (APSC); Biology (BIOL); Computational & Applied Mathematics & Statistics (CAMS); Computational Operations Research (COR); Center for Geospatial Analysis (CGA); Computer Science (CSCI); English (ENGL); Geology (GEOL); Keck Lab; Kinesiology (KINE); Marine Science (MASC); Mathematics (MATH); Neuroscience (NSCI); Physics (PHYS); Public Health minor Spring 2025 drop-in hours: Monday, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. |
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Vice Dean for Arts, Humanities, & Interdisciplinary Studies
Richard Lowry (
Bio)
126 Ewell Hall
757-221-1285
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Africana Studies (AFST); Art & Art History (ARTH); Biochemistry minor; Chemistry (CHEM); Classical Studies (CLST); Global Studies (GBST); Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies (GSWS); Linguistics (LING); self-designed majors and INTR-prefix courses, approval; Judaic Studies (JDST); Modern Languages & Literatures (MDLL); Medieval & Renaissance Studies (MRST); Music (MUSC); Philosophy (PHIL); Religious Studies (RLST); Speech; Theatre & Performance Liaison to: Institute for Integrative Conservation (IIC); Wellness Apps Spring 2025 drop-in hours: Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Vice Dean for Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary StudiesSilvia R. Tandeciarz (Bio) American Studies (AMST); Anthropology (ANTH); Economics (ECON); Data Science (DATA); Environmental Science & Policy (ENSP); Film and Media Studies (FMST); Government (GOVT); History (HIST); International Relations (INRL); Military Science (MLSC); Native Studies minor; Pilgrimage Studies; Psychological Sciences (PSYC); Public Policy (PUBP); Sociology (SOCL); St Andrews William & 玛丽 Joint Degree Programme (JDP) Liaison to: Global Research Institute; National Institute for American History & Democracy (NIAHD); Vertebrate Animal Care Unit; Whole of Government Center of Excellence Spring 2025 drop-in hours: Tuesday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
Research & Graduate Affairs
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Vice Dean for Research & Graduate StudiesAudrey Horning (Bio) Office of Graduate Studies and Graduate Center Liaison to: Graduate Studies Advisory Board; Jefferson Laboratory; Office of Grants Research Administration; Registrar’s Office (graduate issues); Southeastern University Research Association (SURA); University Research Association (URA); Virginia Council of Graduate Schools; Virginia Space Grant Consortium Committees: Graduate Studies; Higher Education Equipment Trust Fund Spring 2025 drop-in hours: Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Assistant Dean for Graduate StudiesTrey Mayo Office of Graduate Studies; Student academic progress & degree conferral; coordination of graduate student services; graduate student communication; graduate fellowships, grants and awards Liaison to: Graduate Studies Advisory Board, Graduate Student Association, Campus Partners, Virginia Council of Graduate Schools Spring 2025 drop-in hours: Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 123 Ewell Hall |
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Administrative CoordinatorVictoria "Vicki" Thompson Dopp Support and contact for Office of Graduate Studies and for director, A&S Graduate Center |
Arts
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Executive & Artistic Director of the ArtsEric Despard Development of integrated vision for the arts at W&M; coordination and oversight of performing arts facilities in Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall and the Music Building; Collaborates with the Andrews Gallery, the Muscarelle Museum of Art, the departments of Art & Art History, Music, Theatre & Performance, and the programs of Creative Writing and Film & Media Studies; Arts liaison to: University Events, University Marketing, University Advancement |
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Administrative & Fiscal CoordinatorStephanie Schultze Provides administrative and fiscal support for the Executive & Artistic Director and the Office of the Arts. Event coordination and scheduling throughout the Arts Quarter. |
Production ManagerCharles "Chuck" Bayang Provides administrative help to Office of the Arts. Works with users of PBK and MAC, with everything from scheduling to technical support, helping to take events |
Communications
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Senior Director for Strategic CommunicationsAbbie Schaefer A&S-wide strategic messaging, public relations, internal communications, web information architecture, content development and oversight, unit-level strategic communications support. Liaison to: University Web & Design, University Communications, University Marketing |
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Communications & Web SpecialistNick Saunders Cascade Manager for all A&S units: web permissions, training, technical assistance; planning and assistance with unit web projects; web information architecture; top-level A&S website maintenance Spring 2025 Cascade Support Sessions: Second Tuesday of each month 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (203 Jones Hall) |
Development – University Advancement
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Executive Director of DevelopmentGerald Bullock Overall A&S fundraising priorities; department/program fundraising goals; staff support for the Council of Arts & Sciences, Public Policy Program Board; as a member of the University Advancement team, A&S liaison across the university |
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Director of DevelopmentCarey Clow Fundraising for A&S and department/program priorities; staff support for the Graduate Studies Advisory Board (GSAB); as a member of the University Advancement team, A&S liaison across the university |
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Donor Engagement AssociateSusan Adams Support for A&S Development Office, including Dean’s Office and department/program initiatives, events, fundraising projects; as a member of the University Advancement team, A&S liaison across the university |
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity & InclusionWanjiru Mbure Coordinate DEI strategic planning and implementation for A&S; manage education and training of faculty, staff, and students in areas of DEI; promote current and emerging teaching and research methods that advance DEI; support faculty recruitment and retention to include the IGNITE Future Faculty Program; coordination of recruitment programs for graduate students; develops, implements, and reports the results of climate surveys Liaison to: William & 玛丽 Diversity & Inclusion Council, A&S Committee on DEI, Charles Center, Center for the Liberal Arts, Military & Veteran Affairs Spring 2025 drop-in hours: Wednesday, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. except April 9 and April 16 |
Educational Policy & Undergraduate Curriculum
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Assistant Dean for Educational PolicyBen Boone Center for the Liberal Arts, Enrollment Management, Summer School, Writing Resources Center, A&S Data and Reporting needs, SCHEV & SACS-COC Obligations Liaison to: Office of Institutional Analysis & Effectiveness, Office of University Registrar, Reves Center, Studio for Teaching and Learning Innovation, Washington Center Committees: Assessment Steering, Institutional Change, Educational Policy, International Studies Advisory Spring 2025 drop-in hours: Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education and Chief Transfer OfficerShelly N. Laurenzo Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Richard Bland College Promise Scholars, VPCC Co Enrolled Program, grade reviews, parent/student concerns Liaison to: Athletics Department, Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement, Student Affairs, Office of Undergraduate Admission, Office of University Registrar Committees: Academic Status, Degrees, Academic Calendar Advisory Residency Appeals Board Spring 2025 drop-in hours: Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Assistant Director for Assessment and ReportingKeanen McKinley
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Administrative & Fiscal CoordinatorSharon Morris Support for Assistant Deans; administrative contact for Center for the Liberal Arts, Writing Resources Center, Educational Policy Committee, International Studies Advisory Committee; forms for Grade Change, Graduate Course for Undergraduate/Graduate Credit |
Finance & Administration
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Senior Associate Dean of Finance & AdministrationTarikul Islam A&S fiscal strategy, resource allocation, and budget management; department and program administration; human resources; data/information resources; Dean’s Office administrative staff Spring 2025 drop-in hours: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
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Associate Director of Finance & AdministrationKori Varner A&S academic support funds oversight including Dean's funding commitments, Professorships, Faculty Grant Fund awards; support for Chairs and Directors, staff recruitment and personnel support; coordination of interim fiscal/ administrative support for departments and programs |
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Associate Director for Faculty Personnel ServicesKathleen P. Morgan Full-time TE/NTE faculty hiring and contracts (with academic units and Human Resources); support for tenure, promotion, and interim processes, tenure extensions/reductions; facilitate faculty SSRL program and other faculty leave approvals |
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Faculty Personnel Services ManagerJinger Hickman Adjunct and Summer School contracts and payment process, postdoctoral research associate contracts, courtesy Faculty Affiliated Scholar appointments (non-employee) |
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Senior Fiscal & Data AdministratorGail Pascaris Dean's Office E&G and non-professorship funds, A&S centrally-funded computer replacements, budget/BuyW&M index approver updates, course evaluation system, Digital Measures/Faculty Success access, Dean's Office support for Chrome River, DocuSign |
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Senior Fiscal & Private Funds ManagerRobin McDow A&S fund coordination; personnel/payment transactions; faculty administrative appointments; stipends; local/private gift fund reconciliation; faculty start-up and Professorship funds management, Dean supported funding commitments tracking, moving & relocation, and HEETF |
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Fiscal TechnicianRegina Jones Day to day fiscal and administrative transactions including data entry, record keeping, monitoring of expenditures, reviewing/auditing financial transactions, and providing interim support for departments and programs |
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Office ManagerAmy Detwiler Administrative contact for the Dean’s Office; support for Vice-Deans; office management; coordination and support of events and special projects |
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Administrative CoordinatorChloe Allen Provides administrative support to the Vice-Deans and the Associate Dean of DEI; oversees procurement and records management, maintains supply inventory, assists with front office operations and faculty administration services |
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Senior Administrative & Fiscal CoordinatorRiley Winkles Cross-unit coordination of orientation, onboarding, and ongoing training for A&S fiscal and administrative staff; process documentation; guidance in administrative best practices; assessment tools; A&S subject matter resources; coordination of temporary fiscal/administrative support and continuity for A&S departments; internal process review; staff recruitment resources |
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Administrative & Fiscal CoordinatorNathan Heinicke Provides interim support for departments and programs impacted by staff vacancies and extended absences; onboarding/orientation of new administrative staff across Arts & Sciences; remedial training opportunities and ongoing training for A&S fiscal and administrative staff; guidance in administrative best practices |
