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The Graduate School assists post-baccalaureate students with the opportunity to further their educational goals through programs of study, teaching, and research in an environment that promotes freedom of expression, intellectual inquiry, and professional integrity. Additionally, the Graduate School assists the development of degree programs that are relevant and responsive to the needs of its students and the student’s communities - state, nation and world - and the demands of technology, while maintaining a high standard of excellence in graduate education.

The University of Arkansas Graduate School

Office of the Dean Toll-free (866) 234-3957
119 Ozark Hall Tel. (479) 575-4401
University of Arkansas FAX (479) 575-5908
Fayetteville , AR 72701 TDD (479) 575-5909
E-mail: gradinfo@uark.edu  
Web Address: grad.uark.edu

 

GRADUATE SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

The Dean of the Graduate School is Dr. Collis R. Geren (cgeren@uark.edu; 575-7762; OZAR 119). Dr. Geren is also Vice Provost for Research.

The Associate Vice Provost for Research is Dr. Dennis W. Brewer (dbrewer@uark.edu; 575-7762; OZAR 118).

The Associate Dean of the Graduate School is Dr. Patricia R. Koski (pkoski@uark.edu; 575-4402; OZAR 119).

The Director of the Office of Graduate and International Recruitment and Admissions is Lynn A. Mosesso (mosesso@uark.edu; 575-5869; STON 50; the office of Admissions is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue; the office of Recruitment is also in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue, STON 50).

The Director of Program and Student Assessment is Dr. William K. Warnock (wwarnoc@uark.edu; 575-2365; OZAR 119; office is in Ozark Hall 106).

The Assistant Vice Provost for Research is Gail G. Piha (gpiha@uark.edu; 575-4911; OZAR 119; office is in Ozark Hall 106).

The Director of Graduate Fellowships is Vicky L. Hartwell (hartwell@uark.edu; 575-4327; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue).

The Director of Graduate Student Activities & Graduate School Relations is Diane L. Cook (dlcook@uark.edu; 575-2350; OZAR 119; office is in Ozark Hall 105).

The Director of the Office of Student Information System Support is Tracy Joslin.

The Graduate School is composed of seven offices:

  • The Graduate School Dean’s Office in Ozark Hall 119. The main phone number is 575-4401 and Camille Johnson can direct you to the appropriate person for your question or concern or can answer general questions about the Graduate School. The mailing address is OZAR 119.
  • The Office of Graduate Recruitment is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue. The main phone number is 575-5869 and Mike Rau can direct you to the appropriate person for your question or concern or can answer general questions about recruitment. The mailing address is STON 50.
  • The Office of Graduate and International Admissions and Sponsored Student Programs in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue.The main number is 575-6246 and Marcy Buckley can direct your concerns and questions to the appropriate person, or can answer general questions about admissions. The mailing address is STON 50.
  • The Division of Interdisciplinary Studies in Ozark Hall 119. Camille Johnson (575-4401) can direct you to the appropriate person for your questions or concerns about the graduate programs in Cell & Molecular Biology (M.S., Ph.D.), Gerontology (graduate certificate), Microelectronics-Photonics (M.S., Ph.D.), Public Policy (Ph.D.), and Space & Planetary Sciences (M.S., Ph.D.).
  • The Office of Program Assessment in Ozark Hall 106. Dr. William Warnock answers the phone (575-2365). The mailing address is OZAR 119.
  • The Office of the Associate Vice Provost for Research in Ozark Hall 118. The mailing address is OZAR 119.
  • The Office of Student Information System Support, fifth floor Hotz Hall, Tracy Joslin is the Director of the Office.

Scheduling Appointments

Dr. Geren :
Contact Cassie Franklin (cfrankli@uark.edu ; 575-7762; OZAR 119)
Dr. Koski :
Contact Terri Fisher (tfisher@uark.edu; 575-4402; OZAR 119)
Dr. Brewer :
Contact Cassie Franklin (cfrankli@uark.edu ; 575-7762; OZAR 119)

Others should be contacted directly.

GRADUATE SCHOOL DEAN’S OFFICE

Graduate Assistantships/Tuition Payments

Contact Paula Lasner (plasner@uark.edu; 575-5904; OZAR 119) for questions about graduate assistantships, tuition payments, student committee or title forms, letters of good standing, loan deferrals, budget and statistical reports related to graduate assistantships.

Graduate Student Activities and Retention

Contact Diane Cook (dlcook@uark.edu; 575-2350; OZAR 119; office is in Ozark Hall 105), Director of Graduate Student Activities and Graduate School Relations, for questions about New Graduate Student Orientation and other professional development programs for graduate students.

Commencement/Graduation

Co-coordinators for the All-University Commencement Ceremony are Patricia Koski (pkoski@uark.edu; 575-4402; OZAR 119) and Alice Lacey, Registrar (lacey@uark.edu; 575-5451; HUNT 146).

Contact Joni Teddleton (jmarvel@uark.edu; 575-6607; OZAR 119) for questions about graduate commencement, degrees received, graduation, and transfer of credit.

(Note: Professor John Norwood, who reads the names of the graduate students receiving degrees at the All-University Commencement Ceremony, wishes to remind students to check in with him on the day of commencement to confirm the correct pronunciation of their names. A check-in point will be available on the day of commencement.)

Out-of-Career Registration

Camille Johnson (cjohnso@uark.edu ; 575-4401; OZAR 119) is responsible for registering students out-of-career. She can be contacted for any questions pertaining to those processes. Out-of-career registration forms are available on our website (www.uark.edu/grad).

Graduate School Policies / Graduate Council

Patricia Koski (pkoski@uark.edu; 575-4402; OZAR 119), Associate Dean, can be contacted directly about any Graduate School Policy, the Graduate Council, or requests for exemptions from any Graduate School requirement.

Alternatively, contact:

Terri Fisher (tfisher@uark.edu; 575-4402; OZAR 119) for questions pertaining to requests for exemptions from any Graduate School requirement; changes of major; declarations of intent; graduate faculty status; the Graduate Council; requests for time extensions; and the Graduate School web-site.

University Course and Programs Committee

William Warnock (wwarnoc@uark.edu; 575-2365; OZAR 119, office is in Ozark Hall 106), can be contacted directly about any new course and program proposals (both undergraduate and graduate).

Alternatively, contact:

Patricia Koski (pkoski@uark.edu; 575-4402; OZAR 119) for questions pertaining to new course or programs proposals (both undergraduate and graduate) and for questions pertaining to the committee.

Terri Fisher (tfisher@uark.edu; 575-4402; OZAR 119) for questions pertaining to new course or programs proposals (both undergraduate and graduate).

Office of Student Information System Support

Tracy Joslin, Director of the Office of Student Information System Support, and LeAnn Suggs , Business Systems Analyst, are the Graduate School representatives to the ISIS project. For questions pertaining to this effort, please contact Patricia Koski (pkoski@uark.edu; 575-4402; OZAR 119).

Graduate School Management

Sedivy Reigh (sreigh@uark.edu; 575-5903; OZAR 119) is the Office Manager for the Graduate school. Questions pertaining to the office staff may be directed to Ms. Reigh.

GRADUATE AND INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSIONS

Lynn Mosesso (mosesso@uark.edu; 575-5869; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue) is the Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the Graduate School, including both undergraduate and graduate international admissions. Ms. Mosesso can be contacted about questions regarding graduate recruitment and retention, domestic or international admissions policies, and sponsored student programs and concerns.

Alternatively, contact:

Mike Rau (mrau@uark.edu; 575-5869; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue) for general questions about anything related to graduate recruitment or the functioning of the office.

Marcy Buckley (mcnicho@uark.edu; 575-6246; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue) for general questions about admissions, receipt of test scores and transcripts, and registration.

OFFICE OF SPONSORED STUDENT PROGRAMS

Gloria Flores (gflores@uark.edu; 575-6809; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue) is the Associate Director of Recruitment and Sponsored Student Programs. Ms. Flores may be contacted for questions about the recruitment of students from Hispanic serving institutions (HSI) and/or about sponsors and sponsored students.

Alternately, contact Catherine Cunningham (ccunnin@uark.edu; 575-6857; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue).

Graduate and International Recruitment

Our graduate recruiters are Kendra Smith, Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives & Outreach (kdsmith@uark.edu; 575-5623; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue) and Shani Farr, Graduate Recruiter (sfarr@uark.edu; 575-7038; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue). Our International Recruiter is Dylan Presley (dylan@uark.edu; 575-3207; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue).

George Washington Carver Research Program

Kendra Smith (kdsmith@uark.edu; 575-5623;STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue) is the Coordinator of the George Washington Carver Research Program.

Domestic Admissions

For questions about application status, test scores, and transcripts received for all domestic applicants, contact:

Alphabet A-K
Laura Glass (lglass@uark.edu; 575-6629; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue)

Alphabet L-Z
Thuy Nguyen (thuy@uark.edu; 575-7572; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue)

Operations Management
Mindy Schmohl (mschmohl@uark.edu; 575-5906; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue)

International Admissions
(both undergraduate and graduate)

Susan Byram (sbyram@uark.edu; 575-6469; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue) is the Assistant Director of International Admissions. Ms. Byram can be contacted about questions regarding processes and procedures relative to international undergraduate and graduate admissions, ISIS and registration issues, and SEVIS.

For questions about international admissions, deferrals, I-20's, test scores, transcripts and registration for international students, contact:

Alphabet A-G (graduate students)
All international undergraduates
Stacey Clay (stacey@uark.edu; 575-5905; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue)

Alphabet H-Z (graduate students only)
Alisa Wright (acasper@uark.edu; 575-4887; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue)

International Credit Evaluation and Transfer Credit

Cassandra "Sandye" McCraw (cmccraw@uark.edu; 575-4095; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue) is the International Credential Evaluation and Transfer Credit Specialist. Ms. McCraw can be contacted for questions regarding foreign credential evaluation for UA applicants, evaluation of foreign transcripts for UA study abroad students, and international undergraduate transfer of credit issues.

DIVISION of INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Camille Johnson (cjohnso@uark.edu; 575-4401; OZAR 119) is the administrative support person for the cross-college interdisciplinary graduate degree and certificate programs.

Alternatively, contact:

Professor Doug Rhoads (drhoads@uark.edu; 575-3251; SCEN 524), Program Director, for questions pertaining to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Cell and Molecular Biology. Camille Johnson (cjohnso@uark.edu; 575-4401; OZAR 119) can also address any questions about the Cell and Molecular Biology program.

Professor Brinck Kerr (jbkerr@uark.edu; 575-3356; MAIN 439), Program Director, or Professor Valerie H. Hunt, Associate Director (vhunt@uark.edu; 575-3205; MAIN 211), for questions pertaining to the Ph.D. program in Public Policy. Reynelda Augustine (raugust@uark.edu; 575-5865; OZAR 119, office is in Ozark Hall 106) can also address any questions about the Public Policy program.

Professor Larry Roe (lar@uark.edu; 575-3750; MEEG 204D), Program Director, for questions pertaining to the Center for Space and Planetary Sciences. Professor Rick Ulrich (rulrich@uark.edu; 575-5645; BELL 3202) is the Graduate Coordinator and can answer questions about the M.S and Ph.D. programs in Space and Planetary Sciences.

Professor Barbara Shadden (bshadde@uark.edu) or Professor Ro DiBrezzo (rdibrezz@uark.edu), Directors of the Office for Studies on Aging (aging@cavern.uark.edu; 575-5262; HPER 321), for questions about the graduate certificate in Gerontology. Camille Johnson (cjohnso@uark.edu; 575-4401; OZAR 119) can also address any questions about the Gerontology program.

Professor Ken Vickers (vickers@uark.edu; 575-2875; PHYS 248), Program Director, for questions about the M.S. and Ph.D. program in Microelectronics-Photonics. Renee Hearon (rhearon@uark.edu; 575-3175; PHYS 248) can also address any questions about the Microelectronics-Photonics program.

OFFICE of PROGRAM ASSESSMENT

Dr. William K. Warnock (wwarnoc@uark.edu; 575-2365; OZAR 119, office is in Ozark Hall 106) is the Director of Program Assessment and can answer questions about the campus-wide program reviews.

OFFICE of the VICE PROVOST for RESEARCH

Research Administration, Development & Support

Dr. Collis R. Geren (cgeren@uark.edu; 575-7762; OZAR 119) is the Dean of the Graduate School and the Vice Provost for Research. He is the chief research officer for the University. As vice provost, he is responsible for assisting University personnel in obtaining funding for their scholarship, then initiating the management once awards are made. He is also responsible for the management of the University’s intellectual property. As Dean of the Graduate School, he is responsible for the quality of the graduate academic programs as well as the quality and quantity of graduate students. Research Support & Sponsored Programs, the Survey Research Center, Technology Licensing & Transfer, Testing Services, the University of Arkansas Press, and the Arkansas Biotechnology Center report to Vice Provost Geren as do the interdisciplinary programs in Cell & Molecular Biology, Gerontology, Microelectronics-Photonics, Public Policy, and Space & Planetary Sciences.

Dr. Dennis W. Brewer (dbrewer@uark.edu; 575-7762; OZAR 119, office is in Ozark Hall 118) is the Associate Vice Provost for Research.

Gail G. Piha (gpiha@uark.edu; 575-4911; OZAR 119, office is in Ozark Hall 106) is the Assistant Vice Provost for Research and is responsible for all finance and administration for all units reporting to the Vice Provost for Research/Dean of the Graduate School.

Cassie Franklin (cfrankli@uark.edu; 575-7762; OZAR 119) is the Assistant to the Dean/Vice Provost and provides administrative support to and reports directly to Dean/Vice Provost Geren.

Erica Yeung (eyeung@uark.edu; 575-3616; OZAR 119, office is in Ozark Hall 106) assists with finance and administration and fellowships for all units reporting to the Vice Provost for Research/Dean of the Graduate School.

Fellowship & Travel Grants

Vicky L. Hartwell is the Director of Graduate Fellowships. She can be contacted at hartwell@uark.edu, 575-4327; STON 50; office is in 346 N. Arkansas Avenue) for questions about travel grant applications and awards, and fellowships (Distinguished, Doctoral, Lever, Kuroda, Leggett, Walton, SREB, etc.).

Computer/Technical & Web Support

David Boddie (dboddie@uark.edu; 575-6184; OZAR 119, office is in Ozark Hall 106) is the web master for all units reporting to the Vice Provost for Research/Dean of the Graduate School.

Paul A. Byers (pavel@uark.edu; 575-2271; ENGR 130) provides technical support for all units reporting to the Vice Provost for Research/Dean of the Graduate School.


In addition, the following units report to the Vice Provost for Research:

RESEARCH SUPPORT & SPONSORED PROGRAMS

Web Site http://rssp.uark.edu

Rosemary H. Ruff (rruff@uark.edu; 575-3845; OZAR 120; office is in Ozark Hall 118) is the Director of Research Support & Sponsored Programs.

Kathy Scheibel (scheibel@uark.edu ; 575-3845; OZAR 120) is the Assistant Director of Research Support & Sponsored Programs.

SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER

Web Site http://survey.uark.edu/

Dr. Molly Longstreth (mlongstr@uark.edu; 575-4222; HOTZ 123) is the Director of the Survey Research Center.

TECHNOLOGY LICENSING & TRANSFER

Lisa C. Childs (lcchilds@uark.edu; 575-6833; INOV 102) is responsible for the Office of Technology Licensing & Transfer.

Alternatively, contact Susie J. Engle (sengle@uark.edu; 575-5806; INOV 106).

TESTING SERVICES

Web Site http://www.uark.edu/ua/testing/

Dr. Yassaman Mirdamadi (ymirdam@uark.edu; 575-3948; HOTZ 713) is the Director of Testing Services. Dr. Mirdamadi can answer any questions pertaining to undergraduate and graduate testing.

Alternatively, contact Jacob London (jrlondo@uark.edu; 575-3948; HOTZ 713) for questions about anything related to collegiate testing.

UNIVERSITY of ARKANSAS PRESS

Web Site http://www.uark.edu/campus-resources/uaprinfo/public_html/

Lawrence J. Malley (malley@uark.edu ; 575-3096; MCHS) is the Director of the University of Arkansas Press.

Revised: 10/20/2009 DB

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