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
Gary Emmert - Interim Dean |
![]() The Interim Dean has responsibility for administering the College of Arts and 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 administration of the University's Air Force, Army, and Naval ROTC Programs. More about Dr. Emmert |
Jessica Abernathy, Director of Administration |
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Emilie Bowman, Pre-Award Coordinator |
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Keri Brondo, Interim Associate Dean |
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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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John W. Faulconbridge, II, Academic Services Coord I |
![]() The Academic Services Coord I is assigned to the Undergraduate Advising Center and has responsibility for certifying undergraduate students for graduation. |
Byron J. Hollowell, Academic Services Coord I |
![]() The Academic Services Coord I is assigned to the Undergraduate Advising Center and has responsibility for certifying undergraduate students for graduation. |
Rika Hood, Director of Student Services |
![]() As Director of Student Services, she will supervise the undergraduate advising program and provide training and resources to college advisors. She will coordinate services for students and will oversee the processing of applications for undergraduate graduation including research of degree programs, communication with faculty advisors about student’s individual requirements, and discussions with students concerning completion of degree requirements. While serving on various committees, she will consult with the Assistant Dean regarding general education curriculum and transfer credit evaluation. |
Ms. Latica Jones - Business Officer III |
![]() The 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. |
Roger J Kreuz - Associate Dean |
![]() The Associate Deans in the College of Arts and Sciences assist the Dean with all matters pertaining to the administration of the College, and serve in an advisory capacity to the Dean. The Associate Deans work directly with the Dean on matters pertaining to recruitment, hiring, budget development and resource allocation, program and curriculum development, and other issues related to the administration of the College of Arts and Sciences. Associate Dean Kreuz 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. More about Roger Kreuz |
Kendra Lambert - Business Officer III |
![]() The Business Officer III has responsibility for administering the College's financial affairs including developing and establishing budgetary processes for the College, 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. |
Ladrica Menson-Furr - Assistant Dean |
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Ron Serino - Director of Interdisciplinary Studies |
![]() The Director of Interdisciplinary Studies supports existing interdisciplinary programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as encouraging 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 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. |
A. Mikhelle Taylor, Pre-Award Coordinator |
![]() The Pre-Award Coordinator supports researchers in Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science, and Physics Departments to find and secure funding for UofM research and educational projects. 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. |
Debra Porter - Web Specialist II |
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Stormey Warren - Administrative Associate II |
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Iesha Nicole Williams - Administrative Associate I |
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