Fall 2023 CAS Chair & Director Dashboard
Dean's Updates
Salary structure,
new position for marketing,
faculty recruitment,
new people.
Handbooks, Guides, Research Opps
PowerPoints from meetings,
Pre-Award Handbook/Guidebook,
Administrative Handbook
OIR How to Guide.
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From the Dean
Administrative Topics
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Contact Information: CAS STUDENT EMPLOYEES
Katherine Pointer – Pre-Law Student Worker
Charles Owens – CAS Student Worker
Aniya Tucker – CAS Student Worker |
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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); Ron leads the budgeting, marketing, advising, scheduling, curriculum development, and planning efforts for the CAS Interdisciplinary Programs; manages College scholarships and awards; builds relationships with faculty and students. Visit links below for more information |
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Keri Brondo, 
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.
Ladrica Menson-Furr has worked for the Dean's Office as an Assistant Dean for 2 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 and as such she serves
as 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.
Jessica Abernathy, 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.
Iesha Williams, Administrative Associate I 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 award forms
and the college websites. 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.
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. 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. 
Katherine Pointer assists the Pre-Professional Advising department with Pre-Law tasks. The duties and
responsibilities includes, but are not limited to opening and closing the office (depending
on shift); covering front desk; including directing visitors and answering the phones;
attending Pre Law student organization meetings and help 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.; completing research projects and tasks
for the department and Deans staff at large. 
Charles Owens supports CAS Dean’s office in opening and closing the office (depending on shift),
covering the front desk; including directing visitors and answering the phones, checking
mailbox, and distributing mail, assisting with setting up/cleaning up CAS Events,
maintaining organization in the Scates Hall front office, filling the front office
copy machine and printer, inventorying and organizing the supply closet, running errands
and other duties as assigned.
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 
Kendra Lambert, 
Carolyn Dickens, Senior 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. 
Knox Shelton, Director of College Development I 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.
Rika Hood is the 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 
Meghan Cullen, 
John W. Faulconbridge, II, Academic Services Coordinator I is assigned to the Undergraduate Advising Center
and has responsibility for certifying undergraduate students for graduation.
Byron J. Hollowell, 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.
Joji Castillon, Career Specialist is responsible for providing career advising and job and internship opportunities for
students majoring in STEM. 
Ron Serino, Director, Interdisciplinary Programs
Debra Porter is the Web Specialist II for the college. CAS has over 60 websites, two online newsletters,
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms.
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. |