Fall 2024 CAS Chair & Director Dashboard
Dean's Updates
Salary structure,
new position for marketing,
new-item,
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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 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
 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
Elizabeth Wilson, Pre-Award Coordinator |
Graduate Information |
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Ladrica Menson-Furr, Assistant Dean Undergraduate Information |
Administration Links & Information
CAS STUDENT EMPLOYEES
Katherine Pointer – Pre-Law Student Worker
Aniya Tucker – CAS Student Worker |
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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
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Carolyn Dickens, Senior Director of Development
Knox Shelton, Director of Development, I |
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Rika Hood, Director of Undergraduate Student Services Important Advising Links and Articles
Cody Clinton, Director of Pre-Professional Advising
Meghan Cullen, Pre-Professional Advisor
Contact Information:
Contact Information: |
Joji Castillon, Career Specialist - STEM
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Ron Serino, Director, Interdisciplinary Programs Visit the links below for more information |
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  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 |
Keri Brondo, 
Fanny Rodriguez, 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 
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 
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. 
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.
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. 
Cody Clinton, 
Byron J. Hollowell, Academic Services Coordinator I, is assigned to the Undergraduate Advising Center
and certifies undergraduate students for graduation.
Tracy Treadwell, Academic Services Coordinator I, is assigned to the Undergraduate Advising Center
and certifies undergraduate students for graduation.
Joji Castillon, Career Specialist, 
Resources of Interest and Review
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Below are some valuable 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 related to these topics. |