Fall 2020 CAS Chair & Director Virtual Retreat
Theme: LEADING THROUGH CHALLENGING TIMES
From the Dean
The Dean's staff has compiled information that we normally share at our face-to-face retreat and included important topics in the resources found above and below. Please reach out to myself or the college staff with questions you have on any area related to these topics. Regards, Abby Abby Parrill-Baker, Dean | Email: aparrill@memphis.edu |
As we move forward into a fall semester full of challenges and unknown situations,
I'd like to let you know how much I appreciate how well you have adapted to what sometimes
seems an ever-changing condition. Your dedication, efforts and hard work have been
noticed! It will not be easy, and we anticipate circumstances beyond our control will
arise, but I have confidence in your continued leadership ensuring your departments
consistently maintain high standards of academic excellence while we safeguard our
campus for students, faculty and staff.
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Latica Jones, Business Officer III has responsibility for administering all issues related to Research Administration and University of Memphis Foundation accounts including, Proposal Summary forms, Advance Account forms, Incentive Pay, Foundation Reimbursement forms and training. Responsibilities includes managing budgets for the CAS Travel Enrichment and College Professorships. She is also the Dean's official designee in authorizing financial transactions on behalf of the College. Contact Information: |
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A member of the Dean's staff in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS); Rob leads the budgeting, marketing, advising, scheduling, curriculum development, and planning efforts for the CAS Interdisciplinary Programs; executes and promotes the University Prelaw Program; directs the Tennessee Governor’s School for International Studies (GSIS); manages College scholarships and awards; builds relationships with faculty and students. Visit links below for more information |
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Gary Emmert, Associate Dean serves as the Dean's liaison to the natural sciences departments in
the College. In this role, he serves as College representative on the University Research
Council. In addition, he focuses on external funding and research support, Chairs
the Professional Development Assignment, CAS Distinguished Research Award (CASDRA)
and CAS Faculty Research Grant committees. He also works in enrollment management
for natural sciences departments.
Roger Kreuz, Associate Dean serves as the Dean's liaison to the social science departments in
the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as to those interdisciplinary programs that
are oriented toward the social sciences. He oversees the Governor's School and the
International and Global Studies program. He also chairs the College's Graduate Curriculum
Committee, and serves as the College representative on the University Graduate Council.
Deborah Tollefsen has worked for the Dean's Office as an Associate Dean for 5 years. She serves at
the Chair of the College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Curriculum Council and
helps facilitate undergraduate curriculum changes through the curriculum process.
She also serves on the University Undergraduate Council and is the Chair of the University's
General Education Committee. Her home department is Philosophy and as such she serves
as the liaison to the Humanities Departments and interdisciplinary programs such as
Women and Gender Studies and AAAS. Deborah also assists the Dean in undergraduate
grade appeals, enrollment analysis, and issues related to undergraduate instruction
and advising.
Susan Fitzgerald, Director of Administration has responsibility for acting for and on behalf of the
Dean serving as a liaison to the department chairs, division directors, administrative
personnel, Board of Advisors members, students, etc. She also oversees College faculty
and staff recruitment, and provides the Dean with information about pertinent laws,
regulations and rules. She coordinates the College's Tenure and Promotion process
each year and conducts special research projects for the Dean.
Thomas Hopper, Administrative Secretary has responsibility for scheduling meetings between the
dean and various faculty, chairs and students. This position orders supplies for the
office, helps in planning events for the college and works on updating the college
websites.
Victoria Tardugno, Administrative Associate I assists the associate deans and faculty in graduate and
undergraduate curriculum including preparing course revisions, new courses, and catalog
changes to be presented to the CAS curriculum councils. Manages and approves Graduate
student paperwork including requests for late adds/withdrawals and overloads. Assists
faculty/departments with the submission of applications for Graduate Faculty status.
Generates all work orders for telephone service, general maintenance, alarm systems,
computer problems, etc. Maintains key inventory for the building. Assists associate
deans in all award processes and is in charge of ordering all awards.
Cassandra Dinwiddie, Business Officer III administers the College's financial affairs including developing
and establishing budgetary processes, preparing major operational and special budgets,
and managing its expenditures. She is also the Dean's official designee in authorizing
financial transactions on behalf of the College.
Carolyn Dickens, Director of Development provides guidance to the Dean regarding opportunities that
enhance and grow the financial resources of the College. Working closely with the
Dean and Advisory Board, the Director focuses on providing College alumni and friends
with the opportunity to connect with and support the College, its students, and its
faculty through establishing scholarships, assistantships, and community partnerships. 
Ashley Connolly, College Advisor serves as director of Undergraduate Student Services and has the
responsibility for overseeing undergraduate advising, recruitment, and graduation
efforts. Each department in the college has specified advisors for their undergraduate
majors, and the director provides training, resources, and assessment of the advising
of each area. The director works with the graduation analysts to provide information
to students and advisors in preparation for and certification of graduation. 
Cody Clinton is the Pre-Health Advisor for the college. His responsibilities include advising
students interested in health science careers, assisting with applications to health
related professional schools, creating/maintaining programs and services that provide
pre-health students with in-depth information about professional school admissions
requirements and opportunities to interact with professional school admissions officials
and practicing professionals.
Mary Jones, Lead Academic Services Coord I is assigned to the Undergraduate Advising Center and
has responsibility for certifying undergraduate students for graduation.
Carol Mahalitc, Academic Services Coordinator I is assigned to the Undergraduate Advising Center
and has responsibility for certifying undergraduate students for graduation.
Kimberly Brown is the CAS Career Specialist for Social Sciences with a wealth of experience in Non-Profit,
Education and Human Resources. She is responsible for preparing and equipping students
for a successful transition from college to career. Kimberly is an alum of the University
of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and a Master of Arts degree
in Adult Education & Training.
Jamel Major, Career Specialist is responsible for providing career advising and job and internship opportunities for
students majoring in Communication and the Humanities. Jamel has been with the University
of Memphis since 2015. Jamel is committed to fulfilling the University's mission of
educating and empowering students to take ownership of their professional development
as lifelong learners and to function successfully in a global society.
Jada Meeks, Career Specialist currently serves the role of Career Specialist for all Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) majors where she helps prepare students to
interview well and obtain internships and jobs. 
Robert Marczynski, Director, Interdisciplinary Programs
Debra Turner is the Web
Resources of Interest and Review
LinkedIn LearningIf you haven’t already done so, head over to your myMemphis portal to activate LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of professionally developed courses to boost your knowledge and enhance your career. Simply log into the myMemphis portal using your UUID and password. Next, click the Employee tab located at the top. Scroll down and look to the right-hand side of the screen for Training Opportunities to locate LinkedIn Learning. Click on the link and you are activated! (from the June HR Newsletter) |
Below are some useful resources and training opportunities related to the state of racial unrest in the United States. You are encouraged to share these resources with faculty and staff to continue educating themselves on best practices as it relates to these topics.
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