Contact Us
Ewell Hall
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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 Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Monday 12:30-1:30 p.m. |
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Vice Dean for Arts, Humanities, & Interdisciplinary StudiesRichard 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 Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Thursday 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. except October 24 and December 16 |
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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 & Mary 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 Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Monday 1:00-2:00 p.m. |
Research & Graduate Affairs
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Vice Dean for Research & Graduate StudiesChris Carone (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 Microelectronics Consortium; Virginia Space Grant Consortium Committees: Graduate Studies; Higher Education Equipment Trust Fund Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (joint with Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies, Trey Mayo) |
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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 Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (123 Ewell Hall; joint with Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Chris Carone) |
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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. |
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Marketing CoordinatorCori Hailey Cori joined W&M in November 2022 as the Promotions & Box Office Manager for Theatre and Dance and is currently the Marketing Coordinator for the Office of the Arts. She earned her BA in Art and English from Virginia Wesleyan University and her MBA from Longwood University. |
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Box Office ManagerGeorge Revill George Revill holds a BM in Vocal Performance from Christopher Newport University and a MM in Vocal Studies from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He previously worked as a Box Office Associate at the Virginia Arts Festival from 2021 to 2024. |
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 Fall 2024 Cascade Support Sessions: First and third Tuesday of each month 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 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 & Mary Diversity & Inclusion Council, A&S Committee on DEI, Charles Center, Center for the Liberal Arts, Military & Veteran Affairs Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Wednesday 1:00-2:00 p.m. starting October 16 (Virtual drop-in hours on October 30 and November 20.) |
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 Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Tuesday 12:00-1:00 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 Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. starting October 30 |
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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 Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Tuesday 10:00-11:00 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 |
