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Dr. Jerry R. Thomas
Dean and Professor
Biographical Sketch
Faculty Profile
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Responsibilities of the Dean
- Chief academic officer of the College
- Responsible for the College Mission and Strategic Plan
- Provide leadership for effectiveness in the College
- Responsible for the functions of the College
- Research and scholarship
- Teaching and learning
- Service and engagement
- Promote excellence in all undergraduate and graduate programs
- Work with and supervise associate /assistant deans and department chairs
- Serve as the College advocate and representative to the central administration, professional groups, and the community
- Support the University mission, goals, and strategic plan
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Dr. Mike Sayler
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research
Faculty Profile
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Responsibilities of the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research
- Undergraduate academic affairs and UAC/UCC
- Graduate academic affairs and GAC/Graduate Council
- THECB academic issues
- Strategic and Academic Planning
- College Centers
- College Graduate Student Travel
- Assistant Dean for Educator Certification and Undergraduate Academic Services
- Research/Grants/Contracts
- Office of Technology
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Dr. Lisbeth Dixon-Krauss
Associate Dean for Teacher Education
Faculty Profile
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Responsibilities of the Associate Dean for Teacher Education
- Teacher Education Council
- Undergraduate, Post-Baccalaureate, and Advanced Teacher Education Programs
- Unit Assessment Committee
- Assessment/data management for Teacher Education: TK20 Assessment System
- Supervise the unit administrator for assessment/data management
- Coordinator for Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs
- Supervise the Advisor for Post-Baccalaureate Programs
- Field Experience Office
- Communication with Federal, State and local agencies: PEDS, Title II, SBEC, THECB, School Districts
- Coordinate with Student Advising Office
- Coordinate with Teacher Education and Administration Department
- SACS Program Assessments
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Dr. Gwenn Pasco
Assistant Dean for Educator Certification and Undergraduate Academic Services
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Responsibilities of the Assistant Dean for Educator Certification and Undergraduate Academic Services
- Director of the Student Advising Office (SAO)
- Oversees TExES Advising Office (TAO)
- Orientations: Freshman, Transfer, Parent
- Preview Days and Prospective Student Recruitment
- Communicates with state agencies, TEA, SBEC, and provides data collection for state and federal reports and mandates
- Recommends graduates and undergraduates for initial and supplemental certifications
- Coordinates with departments about student and academic affairs
- Advising Task Force Committee member
- Administration of College Commencement
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Dr. Ariel Huang
Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Biographical Sketch
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Responsibilities of Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration
- Budget (Departments, Centers, Deans Office)
- Facilities Management/Space Renovation
- Personnel Actions (appointments, terminations, etc.)
- Enrollment Management
- Faculty and Staff Merit Evaluation Process
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Mrs. Sandy Behrens
Senior Academic Budget Officer
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Responsibilities of the Senior Academic Budget Officer
- Oversees and reconciles budgets
- Approves and signs all HRM forms and budgetary transfers
- Records and manages faculty and staff records
- Compiles enrollments and semester credit hours reports
- Building Representative for Matthews Hall
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Ms. Amy Rowell
College Research Officer
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Responsibilities of the College Research Officer
- Initial contact for grant initiation
- Assistance in finding appropriate grants
- Pre- and post-grant budgets
- Grant budget processing support and tracking
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Ms. Jo Monahan
Embedded Librarian
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Responsibilities of the Embedded Librarian
- Support information needs of faculty and students
- Provide group or individual instruction on use of information resources
- Support literature reviews and data storage related to grant writing
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