Keri Brondo, Associate Dean, coordinates the College's research programs, overseeing the CAS Research
Council and CAS Research Administration team, and serving as the College representative
on the University of Memphis Research Council. She chairs the Professional Development Assignment (PDA), Distinguished Research Award (CASDRA),
Early Career Research Award (ECRA), Faculty Research Grant (FRG), and Research Instrumentation
and Technology Grant committees. She also serves as the Dean's liaison to the natural sciences departments and handles enrollment management for those departments.
Keri Brondo, Associate Dean Email: kbrondo@memphis.edu

Latica Jones, Director of Research Administration, is responsible for the oversight and direction of
pre- and post- award management, compliance, budgeting, and evaluation of research
programs and processes.
Latica Jones, Director of Research Administration Email: lmjons10@memphis.edu
Fanny Rodriguez, Grant Coordinator, manages post-award support for the departments of Earth Science,
Physics and Material Science, Mathematical Sciences, History, World Languages and
Literatures, and English. Her work includes supporting researchers by monitoring project
accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies with expenditures, preparing monthly
reviews and reconciliations, providing guidance to PIs to ensure appropriate spending
of sponsored program accounts, tracking project accounts and sub-awards, assisting
PI with carry-over requests and no-cost extensions and works closely with PI to ensure
the timeliness and accuracy of project closeout in compliance with award terms and
conditions, university policies and procedures, and federal uniform guidance.
Crystal Caulfield, Pre-Award Grant Coordinator, supports researchers in the Department of Psychology
and the Institute for Intelligent Systems in managing critical parts of the grant
application process. Her work includes identifying and monitoring calls for funding
opportunities, developing research proposals for electronic submission, assisting
research teams with budget development and justification narratives, and acting as
a liaison between researchers and the office of sponsored programs to ensure timely
and efficient pre-award management, compliance, and grant submission.
Andria Lisle, Pre-Award Grant Coordinator, supports researchers in the Department of Psychology
and the Institute for Intelligent Systems in managing critical parts of the grant
application process. Her work includes identifying and monitoring calls for funding
opportunities, developing research proposals for electronic submission, assisting
research teams with budget development and justification narratives, and acting as
a liaison between researchers and the office of sponsored programs to ensure timely
and efficient pre-award management, compliance, and grant submission.

Lu Wang, Pre-Award Coordinator, supports researchers in Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences,
Physics and Materials Science, and English Departments to manage key parts of the
grant application process. Her work includes identifying and monitoring calls for
funding opportunities, developing research proposals for electronic submission, assisting
research teams with budget development and justification narratives, and acting as
a liaison between researchers and the office of sponsored programs to ensure timely
and efficient pre-award management, compliance, and grant submission.
Lu Wang, Pre-Award Coordinator Email: lwang8@memphis.edu
Elizabeth Wilson, Pre-Award Coordinator, supports researchers in the departments of Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology
and the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy (SUAPP) which contains City and
Regional Planning, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Public Administration, and the
School of Social Work. She assists in finding and securing funding for UofM research
and educational projects. Much of the research and funding within these departments
is collaborative with community agencies and non-profits. She works with research
teams during the pre-award phase of the sponsored project lifecycle to ensure the
proposal is accurate, complete, and compliant with the sponsor requirements.
Elizabeth Wilson, Pre-Award Coordinator Email: owilson6@memphis.edu
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Roger Kreuz, Associate Dean, serves as the Dean's liaison to the social science departments in
the College of Arts and Sciences and interdisciplinary programs 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.
Roger Kreuz, Associate Dean Email: rkreuz@memphis.edu
Graduate Information
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Ladrica Menson-Furr, Assistant Dean, has worked for the Dean's Office as an Assistant Dean for two years.
She serves as 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 English; as
such, she is the liaison to the Humanities Departments and interdisciplinary programs
such as Women and Gender Studies and AAAS. Ladrica also assists the Dean in undergraduate
grade appeals, enrollment analysis, and issues related to undergraduate instruction
and advising.
Ladrica Menson-Furr, Assistant Dean Email: lnmsnfrr@memphis.edu
Undergraduate Information
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Jessica Abernathy, Director of Administration, is responsible 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.
Jessica Abernathy, Director of Administration Email: jmabrnth@memphis.edu
Administration Links & Information
TBD, Administrative Associate I, is responsible for scheduling meetings between the dean
and various faculty, chairs and students. This position orders supplies for the office,
helps plan events for the college, and works on updating award forms and the college
websites. It generates all work orders for telephone service, general maintenance,
alarm systems, computer problems, etc. It maintains key inventory for the building.
It assists associate deans in all award processes and is in charge of ordering all
awards.
Stormey Warren, Administrative Associate II, 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. She also manages and approves graduate student paperwork, including requests for
late adds/withdrawals and overloads. Stormey assists faculty/departments with submitting
applications for Graduate Faculty status.
Stormey Warren, Administrative Associate II Email: shutsell@memphis.edu
CAS STUDENT EMPLOYEES
Katherine Pointer assists the Pre-Professional Advising department with Pre-Law tasks. Her duties include
opening and closing the office, covering the front desk, directing visitors, and answering
the phones; attending Pre-Law student organization meetings and helping to cultivate
a new student group; serving as CAS Pre-Law student ambassador, which requires attending
various events such as NSO, Junior Preview Day, etc.; and completing research projects
and tasks for the department and the Dean's staff at large.
Katherine Pointer – Pre-Law Student Worker Email: kdpnter1@memphis.edu
Aniya Latrice Tucker is the Social Media and Website Liaison for the CAS. Responsibilities of the position
include making 2-4 daily posts on the college's Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram platforms, and updating the main college website, E-Files Newsletter, Accolades, and several department websites, and other duties as assigned. Aniya is a Junior
in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Aniya Tucker – CAS Student Worker Email: ltucker7@memphis.edu
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Iesha Williams, Financial Services Associate, Provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the department chair.
Manages financial operations, human resources, and student recruitment while ensuring
compliance with university policies and procedures. Serves as the primary point of
contact for internal and external partners, providing information and assistance as
needed.
Iesha Williams, Financial Services Associate Email: nwllams4@memphis.edu
Coming Soon! Business Officer III, is responsible for administering all issues related to Research Administration and University of Memphis Foundation accounts, including
Proposal Summary, Advance Account, Incentive Pay, Foundation Reimbursement, and training.
Their responsibilities include managing budgets for the CAS Travel Enrichment and
College Professorships. They are also the Dean's official designee who authorizes
financial transactions on behalf of the College.
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Carolyn Dickens, Senior Director of Development, guides the Dean regarding opportunities to enhance
and grow the college's financial resources. 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.
Carolyn Dickens, Senior Director of Development Email: cdickens@memphis.edu
Knox Shelton, Director of College Development I, provides guidance to the Dean regarding opportunities
to enhance and grow the college's financial resources. 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.
Knox Shelton, Director of Development, I Email: jkshltni@memphis.edu
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Rika Hood is the Director of Undergraduate Student Services and oversees undergraduate advising,
recruitment, and graduation efforts. Each department in the college has specified
advisors for its undergraduate majors, and the director provides training, resources,
and assessment of each area's advising. The director also works with the graduation
analysts to provide information to students and advisors in preparation for and certification
of graduation.
Rika Hood, Director of Undergraduate Student Services Email: rlhudsn1@memphis.edu
Important Advising Links and Articles
Cody Clinton, Director of Pre-Professional Advising, is responsible for 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.
Cody Clinton, Director of Pre-Professional Advising Email: cwsacks@memphis.edu
Pre Health Advising
Meghan Cullen, Pre-Professional Advisor, is responsible for advising students interested in healthcare
and law careers and assisting these students with their applications to professional
school. The Pre-Professional Advisor is responsible for creating and maintaining programs
and services that provide pre-health and pre-law students with in-depth information
about professional school admissions requirements and an opportunity to interact with
professional school admissions officials and practicing professionals.
Meghan Cullen, Pre-Professional Advisor Email: mcullen@memphis.edu
Byron J. Hollowell, Academic Services Coordinator I, is assigned to the Undergraduate Advising Center
and certifies undergraduate students for graduation.
Contact Information: Byron Hollowell, Academic Services Coord I Email: byron.hollowell@memphis.edu
Tracy Treadwell, Academic Services Coordinator I, is assigned to the Undergraduate Advising Center
and certifies undergraduate students for graduation.
Contact Information: Tracy Treadwell, Academic Services Coord I Email: tltrdwll@memphis.edu
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Ron Serino, Director of Interdisciplinary Programs, leads the budgeting, marketing, advising,
scheduling, curriculum development, and planning efforts for the CAS Interdisciplinary
Programs, manages College scholarships and awards, and builds relationships with faculty
and students.
Ron Serino, Director, Interdisciplinary Programs Email: rserino@memphis.edu
Visit the links below for more information
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Kira McNeil, Manager of Marketing and Communication, works with CAS departments and administration
to develop marketing strategies for the CAS, coordinating social media campaigns,
creating photo and video campaigns to promote the College and its programs, research,
students, faculty and staff; increasing brand awareness; designing and developing
both print and digital marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, viewbooks, social
media posts, web content; writing copy for press releases; and more.
Kira McNeil, Manager of Marketing and Communications Email: kmcneil1@memphis.edu

Heather Witt, Web Specialist II. CAS has over 60 websites, two online newsletters, Facebook, X,
LinkedIn and Instagram social media platforms.
Heather Witt, Web Specialist II Email: hkisbell@memphis.edu
Media and News information
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