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Academic Management || Arts || Communications || Development || Academic Culture & Faculty Development || Educational Policy & Undergraduate Curriculum || Finance & Administration || Research & Graduate Affairs
Dean drop-in hours:
During the semester, each dean offers drop-in hours most weeks (schedule listed in the contact area for each dean). These sessions provide faculty and staff with an open opportunity to meet with a dean and discuss any topics of interest. No appointment is needed—we look forward to seeing you!
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Dean, College of Arts & SciencesSuzanne Raitt (Bio) |
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Executive AssistantErica MacLeod Direct support of the Dean; contact for the Council of Arts & Sciences, Faculty Affairs Committee, Council of Chairs & Program Directors, advisory groups, special initiatives, professorships and awards administration; distinguished visitors; special events |
Academic Management
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Vice Dean for Natural & Health Sciences, Mathematics and Interdisciplinary StudiesCathy Forestell (Bio) Biology (BIOL); Biochemistry minor; Computational & Applied Mathematics & Statistics (CAMS); Center for Geospatial Analysis (CGA); Chemistry (CHEM); Coastal & Marine Sciences (MSCI); Computational Operations Research (COR); Environmental Science & Policy (ENSP); Geology (GEOL); Health Sciences; Keck Lab; Mathematics (MATH); Military Science (MLSC); Public Health minor Fall 2025 Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
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Vice Dean for Arts, Humanities, & Interdisciplinary StudiesRichard Lowry (Bio)
125 Ewell Hall 757-221-1285
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Africana Studies (AFST); Art & Art History (ARTH); Classical Studies (CLST); Global Studies (GBST); Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies (GSWS); Linguistics (LING); self-designed majors and INTR-prefix courses, approval; Judaic Studies (JDST); Modern Languages & Literatures (MLL); Medieval & Renaissance Studies (MRST); Music (MUSC); Neuroscience (NSCI); Philosophy (PHIL); Religious Studies (RLST); Speech; Theatre & Performance Fall 2025 Office Hours: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Vice Dean for Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary StudiesSilvia R. Tandeciarz (Bio) American Studies (AMST); Anthropology (ANTH); Economics (ECON); English (ENGL); Film and Media Studies (FMST); Government (GOVT); History (HIST); International Relations (INRL); Native Studies minor; Pilgrimage Studies; Psychological Sciences (PSYC); Public Policy (PUBP); Sociology (SOCL); St Andrews William & Mary Joint Degree Programme (JDP) Fall 2025 Office Hours: Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. beginning September 24 No hours on November 26 (offices closed) |
Research & Graduate Affairs
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Vice Dean for Research & Graduate StudiesAudrey Horning (Bio) Office of Graduate Studies and Graduate Center Liaison to: Graduate Studies Advisory Board; Jefferson Laboratory; Office of Grants Research Administration; Registrar’s Office (graduate issues); Southeastern University Research Association (SURA); University Research Association (URA); Virginia Council of Graduate Schools; Virginia Space Grant Consortium |
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Assistant Director, Arts & Sciences Graduate StudiesJill Scharling Provides leadership and oversight for all graduate student registration processes and related activities while monitoring academic progress and collaborating with graduate programs across the College of Arts & Sciences in support of graduate students' academic success. Manages a broad range of administrative and student-centered operational support for activities related to the academic programs of the Arts & Sciences' graduate studies. |
Administrative Operations CoordinatorMelissa Flewellyn Support and contact for Office of Graduate Studies and for director, A&S Graduate Center. |
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Fiscal AdministratorChasity Roberts Provides critical support in the areas of fiscal management and reporting for centrally funded graduate program budgets and initiatives. Ensures the timely coordination of day-to-day transactions and administers graduate aid budget in support of multiple graduate programs within Arts & Sciences. |
Arts
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Executive & Artistic Director of the ArtsEric Despard Development of integrated vision for the arts at W&M; coordination and oversight of performing arts facilities in Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall and the Music Building; Collaborates with the Andrews Gallery, the Muscarelle Museum of Art, the departments of Art & Art History, Music, Theatre & Performance, and the programs of Creative Writing and Film & Media Studies; Arts liaison to: University Events, University Marketing, University Advancement |
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Administrative & Fiscal CoordinatorStephanie Schultze Provides administrative and fiscal support for the Executive & Artistic Director and the Office of the Arts. Event coordination and scheduling throughout the Arts Quarter. |
Production ManagerCorrine Dame Provides administrative help to Office of the Arts. Works with users of PBK and MAC, with everything from scheduling to technical support, helping to take events from an idea to a reality. |
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Associate Technical DirectorJohn Nichols Oversees technical supports for all Office of ther Arts events, including lighting, sound engeneering, projection and event management. Provides a seemless and enjoyable experience for guest artists and W&M patrons. |
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Box Office ManagerJamie King Manages all Box Office operations including Front of House management and the new Audience View Ticketing system. |
Communications
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Senior Director for Strategic CommunicationsAbbie Schaefer A&S-wide strategic messaging, public relations, internal communications, web information architecture, content development and oversight, unit-level strategic communications support. |
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Communications & Marketing ManagerShelby Mertens Coordination of content across digital platforms; manages Colleges of Arts & Sciences social media channels; manages news and editorial content and integrated communications projects and campaigns; supports internal communication including event promotion and newsletters. |
Web ManagerVacant Cascade Manager for all A&S units: web permissions, training, technical assistance; planning and assistance with unit web projects; web information architecture; top-level A&S website maintenance |
Development – University Advancement
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Executive Director of DevelopmentGerald Bullock Overall A&S fundraising priorities; department/program fundraising goals; staff support for the Council of Arts & Sciences, Public Policy Program Board; as a member of the University Advancement team, A&S liaison across the university |
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Director of DevelopmentJacob A. Miller '18 Fundraising for A&S and department/program priorities; staff support for the Graduate Studies Advisory Board (GSAB); as a member of the University Advancement team, A&S liaison across the university |
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Donor Engagement AssociateSusan Adams Support for A&S Development Office, including Dean’s Office and department/program initiatives, events, fundraising projects; as a member of the University Advancement team, A&S liaison across the university |
Academic Culture & Faculty Development
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Senior Associate Dean for Academic Culture & Faculty DevelopmentWanjiru Mbure Manage and assess faculty professional development initiatives, onboarding, mentoring and retention efforts; promote and support A&S units’ student success efforts and open inquiry curricular initiatives; lead and direct strategic planning and implementation efforts and serve on relevant faculty committees to support academic excellence and student and faculty success in A&S Fall 2025 Office Hours: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. beginning September 17. Virtual hours on October 8. No hours on October 29, November 19, November 26 (offices closed) or December 17 |
Educational Policy & Undergraduate Curriculum
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Associate Dean for Educational PolicyBen Boone Curriculum development, Center for the Liberal Arts, course scheduling and registration, summer school, Writing and Communication Center, A&S data and reporting needs, SCHEV & SACS-COC obligations, Institutional Change processes, space management for A&S facilities. Fall 2025 Office Hours: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Chief Transfer OfficerShelly Neel Laurenzo Advising Center, Richard Bland College Promise Scholars, VPCC Co Enrolled Program, grade reviews, parent/student concerns Fall 2025 Office Hours: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
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Assistant Director for Assessment and ReportingKeanen McKinley |
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Administrative & Fiscal CoordinatorSharon Morris Administrative contact for Center for the Liberal Arts and Writing & Communication Center; manages COLL innovation grant distribution; forms for Grade Change, Graduate Course for Undergraduate/Graduate Credit |
Finance & Administration
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Senior Associate Dean of Finance & AdministrationTarikul Islam A&S fiscal strategy, resource allocation, and budget management; department and program administration; human resources; data/information resources; Dean’s Office administrative staff Fall 2025 Office Hours: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
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Director, Finance & Personnel OperationsKori Varner Oversight of A&S budget and financial operations, staff recruitment and personnel operations, strategic support for academic Chairs and Directors, continuous improvement of division-wide administrative support services and internal processes, coordination of interim fiscal/administrative support for departments and programs |
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Director for Faculty Personnel ServicesJinger Hickman Adjunct and Summer School contracts and payment process, postdoctoral research associate contracts, courtesy Faculty Affiliated Scholar appointments (non-employee) |
Senior Fiscal & Data AdministratorVacant Dean's Office E&G and non-professorship funds, A&S centrally-funded computer replacements, budget/BuyW&M index approver updates, course evaluation system, Digital Measures/Faculty Success access, Dean's Office support for Chrome River, DocuSign |
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Senior Fiscal & Private Funds ManagerVacant A&S fund coordination; personnel/payment transactions; faculty administrative appointments; stipends; local/private gift fund reconciliation; faculty start-up and Professorship funds management, Dean supported funding commitments tracking, moving & relocation, and HEETF |
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Fiscal TechnicianRegina Jones Day to day fiscal and administrative transactions including data entry, record keeping, monitoring of expenditures, reviewing/auditing financial transactions, and providing interim support for departments and programs |
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Office ManagerAmy Detwiler Administrative contact for the Dean’s Office; support for Vice-Deans; office management; coordination and support of events and special projects |
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Administrative CoordinatorChloe Allen Provides administrative support to the Vice-Deans and the Associate Deans; oversees procurement and records management, maintains supply inventory, assists with front office operations and faculty administration services |
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Senior Administrative & Fiscal CoordinatorRiley Winkles Cross-unit coordination of orientation, onboarding, and ongoing training for A&S fiscal and administrative staff; process documentation; guidance in administrative best practices; assessment tools; A&S subject matter resources; coordination of temporary fiscal/administrative support and continuity for A&S departments; internal process review; staff recruitment resources |
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Administrative & Fiscal CoordinatorNathan Heinicke Provides interim support for departments and programs impacted by staff vacancies and extended absences; onboarding/orientation of new administrative staff across Arts & Sciences; remedial training opportunities and ongoing training for A&S fiscal and administrative staff; guidance in administrative best practices |