Arts & Sciences Administrative Contacts
The College of Arts & Sciences Dean's offices are located in Scates Hall.
College of Arts & Sciences | 107 Scates Hall | Memphis, TN 38152 | Phone: 901.678.5454 | Fax: 901.678.4831
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A & S Dean's Staff Contact Information
Abby Parrill-Baker, Dean |
![]() The Dean has responsibility for administering the College of Arts & Sciences, including the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy and the Departments of Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Earth Sciences, English, History, Mathematical Sciences, Philosophy, Physics and Materials Science, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and World Languages and Literatures. The position also has responsibility for administering the Center for Earthquake Research (CERI), Interdisciplinary programs, and the Marcus Orr Center for the Humanities (MOCH), and for the administration of the University's Air Force, Army, and Naval ROTC Programs. More about Dr. Parrill-Baker |
Jessica Abernathy, Director of Administration |
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Emilie Bowman, Pre-Award Coordinator |
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Francesca Brant, Administrative Associate I |
![]() The Administrative Associate I is the first point of contact for the Dean’s office, managing scheduling, front office operations, and the Dean’s calendar. Key duties include ordering supplies, coordinating events, updating award forms, generating work orders, and maintaining key inventory. The role also supports the Associate Deans in award processes and oversees the ordering of awards, ensuring smooth office operations and efficient communication. |
Keri Brondo, Associate Dean |
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Crystal Caulfield, Pre-Award Grant Coordinator |
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Joji Castillon, Career Specialist |
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Cody Clinton - Director of Pre-Professional Advising |
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Meghan Cullen, Pre Health Advisor |
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Carolyn Dickens - Director of Development |
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Cheryl Hayes, Business Officer III |
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Byron J. Hollowell, Academic Services Coord I |
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Rika Hood, Director of Student Services |
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Ms. Latica Jones, Director of Research Administration |
The Director of Research Administration oversees and directs pre- and post-award management, compliance, budgeting, and evaluation of research programs and processes. |
Roger J Kreuz - Associate Dean |
The Associate Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences assists the Dean with all matters pertaining to the administration of the College. He serves in an advisory capacity to the Dean. The Associate Deans work directly with the Dean on recruitment, hiring, budget development and resource allocation, program and curriculum development, and other issues related to the College of Arts & Sciences administration. Associate Dean Kreuz serves as the Dean's liaison to the social science departments in the College of Arts & Sciences and those 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. More about Roger Kreuz |
Andria Lisle, Pre-Award Grant Coordinator |
![]() The supports Pre-Award Grant Coordinator 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. |
Kira McNeil - Manager of Marketing and Communication |
The Manager of Marketing and Communication works with CAS departments and administration to develop marketing strategies for the CAS; coordinate social media campaigns; create photo and video campaigns to promote the College and its programs, research, students, faculty and staff; increase brand awareness; creating 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. |
Ladrica Menson-Furr - Assistant Dean |
The Assistant Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences assists the Dean with all matters pertaining to the administration of the College. She serves in an advisory capacity to the Dean. The Assistant Dean works directly with the Dean on recruitment, hiring, budget development and resource allocation, program and curriculum development, and other issues related to the College of Arts & Sciences administration. Assistant Dean Menson-Furr is the Dean's liaison to the Humanities Departments in the College of Arts & Sciences and those humanities-oriented interdisciplinary programs. She also manages enrollment for the College of Arts & Sciences, oversees the allocation of several college-level awards and student scholarships in the College of Arts & Sciences, chairs the CAS Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, and serves as the College of Arts & Sciences representative to the University Undergraduate Council. More about Ladrica Menson-Furr |
Fanny Rodriguez - Grant Coordinator |
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Ron Serino - Director of Interdisciplinary Studies |
The Director of Interdisciplinary Studies supports existing interdisciplinary programs in the College of Arts & Sciences and encourages the development of new interdisciplinary programs. Current interdisciplinary programs include African and African American Studies, Asian Studies, Emergency Management, Environmental Studies, International and Global Studies, Judaic Studies, Legal Thought and Liberal Arts, Pre-Health Studies, Religious Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies. More about Dr. Serino |
Knox Shelton, Dir College Development I |
The 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. |
Tracy Treadwell Academic Services Coordinator I |
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Lu Wang, Pre-Award Coordinator |
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Stormey Warren - Administrative Associate II |
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Iesha Nicole Williams - Financial Services Associate |
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Elizabeth Wilson, Pre-Award Coordinator |
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Heather Witt - Web Specialist II |
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