Dr. Jerry R. Thomas, Ed.D.

Dean and Professor

Biographical Sketch

Faculty Profile

Debbie Kutsky, Sr Assistant to the Dean, 940-565-2233

RoyAnn Cox, Administrative Assistant II, 940-565-3605

Helen Weihe, Secretarial Assistant III, 9404-565-2235

Dr. Mike Sayler

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research

Faculty Profile

Responsibilities

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 Rhonda Sinderson, Administrative Assistant II, 940-565-4325

Dr. Judy Adkison

Associate Dean for Administration and Budget Responsibilities

Faculty Profile

Responsibilities

WebSite

Sandy Behrens, College Budget Officer, 940-565-2949

Dr. Lisbeth Dixon-Krauss 

Associate Dean for Teacher Education

Responsibilities

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Betsy Snethen, Administrative Assistant II, 940-565-2121

Brandon Bush, Project/Program Specialist, 940-369-8447

Dr. Qaisar Abbas

Assistant Dean for Research and Grant Development

Responsibilities

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Responsibilities of 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
• Assistant Dean for Research and Grant Development 
• Research/Grants/Contracts

Responsibilities of Associate Dean for Administration and Budget Responsibilities

• Budget (Departments, Centers, Deans Office)
• Facilities Management/Space Renovation
• Technology Support
• Supervision of COE/Departmental Websites
• Personnel Actions (appointments, terminations, etc.)
• Enrollment Management
• Faculty and Staff Merit Evaluation Process (procedures & paperwork - not decision making regarding individuals)
• International Programs
• Diversity Promotion
• SACS Program Assessments
• College Committees (including new P&T)

Responsibilities of 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

Responsibilities of Assistant Dean for Educator Certification and Undergraduate Academic Services

• Student Advising Office (SAO)
• TExES Advising Office (TAO)
• Orientations: Freshman, transfer, etc
• Previews: Coordinate with departments
• Advising Fee Committee

Responsibilities of Assistant Dean for Research and Grant Development

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