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Phone: 757-221-2465

Mailing Address

Dean's Office, Arts & Sciences
William & Mary
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795

Shipping Address

Dean's Office, Arts & Sciences
William & Mary
Ewell Hall
221 Jamestown Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185

For questions about:

Academic Management || Arts || Communications || Development || Diversity, Equity & Inclusion || Educational Policy & Undergraduate Curriculum || Finance & Administration || Research & Graduate Affairs

Dean drop-in hours: 

Each dean offers drop-in hours most weeks (see the schedule below). 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!

Dean, Faculty of Arts & Sciences

Suzanne Raitt (Bio)
134 Ewell Hall
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Erica MacLeod
Executive Assistant

Erica MacLeod
132 Ewell Hall
757-221-1692
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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
Rob Hinkle
Vice Dean for Natural, Physical & Computational Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies

Robert J. (Rob) Hinkle (Bio)
125 Ewell Hall
757-221-1501
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Applied Science (APSC); Biology (BIOL); Computational & Applied Mathematics & Statistics (CAMS); Computational Operations Research (COR); Center for Geospatial Analysis (CGA); Computer Science (CSCI); English (ENGL); Geology (GEOL); Keck Lab; Kinesiology (KINE); Marine Science (MASC); Mathematics (MATH); Neuroscience (NSCI); Physics (PHYS); Public Health minor

Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Monday 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Vice Dean for Arts, Humanities, & Interdisciplinary Studies
Richard Lowry (Bio)
126 Ewell Hall
757-221-1285
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Africana Studies (AFST); Art & Art History (ARTH); Biochemistry minor; Chemistry (CHEM); 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 (MDLL); Medieval & Renaissance Studies (MRST); Music (MUSC); Philosophy (PHIL); Religious Studies (RLST); Speech; Theatre & Performance

Liaison to: Institute for Integrative Conservation (IIC); Wellness Apps

Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Thursday 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. except October 24 and December 16

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Vice Dean for Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies

Silvia R. Tandeciarz (Bio)
124 Ewell Hall
757-221-1522
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American Studies (AMST); Anthropology (ANTH); Economics (ECON); Data Science (DATA); Environmental Science & Policy (ENSP); Film and Media Studies (FMST); Government (GOVT); History (HIST); International Relations (INRL); Military Science (MLSC); Native Studies minor; Pilgrimage Studies; Psychological Sciences (PSYC); Public Policy (PUBP); Sociology (SOCL); St Andrews William & Mary Joint Degree Programme (JDP)

Liaison to: Global Research Institute; National Institute for American History & Democracy (NIAHD); Vertebrate Animal Care Unit; Whole of Government Center of Excellence

Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Monday 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Research & Graduate Affairs
Chris Carone
Vice Dean for Research & Graduate Studies

Chris Carone (Bio)
123 Ewell Hall
757-221-2451
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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 Microelectronics Consortium; Virginia Space Grant Consortium

Committees: Graduate Studies; Higher Education Equipment Trust Fund

Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (joint with Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies, Trey Mayo)

Trey Mayo
Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies

Trey Mayo
326 Blow Hall
757-221-6223
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Office of Graduate Studies; Student academic progress & degree conferral; coordination of graduate student services; graduate student communication; graduate fellowships, grants and awards

Liaison to: Graduate Studies Advisory Board, Graduate Student Association, Campus Partners, Virginia Council of Graduate Schools

Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (123 Ewell Hall; joint with Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Chris Carone)

Vicki Dopp
Administrative Coordinator

Victoria "Vicki" Thompson Dopp
Blow Hall
757-221-1966
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Support and contact for Office of Graduate Studies and for director, A&S Graduate Center

Arts
Eric Despard Arts & Sciences Executive Director of the Arts Quarter
Executive & Artistic Director of the Arts

Eric Despard
757-221-6384
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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 Coordinator

Stephanie Schultze
757-221-5695
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Provides administrative and fiscal support for the Executive & Artistic Director and the Office of the Arts. Event coordination and scheduling throughout the Arts Quarter. 

Communications
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Senior Director for Strategic Communications

Abbie Schaefer
127 Ewell Hall
757-221-2924 
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A&S-wide strategic messaging, public relations, internal communications, web information architecture, content development and oversight, unit-level strategic communications support.

Liaison to: University Web & Design, University Communications, University Marketing

Nick Saunders
Communications & Web Specialist

Nick Saunders
127A Ewell Hall
757-221-5203
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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

Fall 2024 Cascade Support Sessions: First and third Tuesday of each month 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (203 Jones Hall)

Development – University Advancement
Gerald Bullock
Executive Director of Development

Gerald Bullock
210 Ewell Hall
757-221-1023
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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 Development

Carey Clow
204 Ewell Hall
757-221-5097
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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

Susan Adams
Donor Engagement Associate

Susan Adams
210A Ewell Hall
757-221-1805
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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

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Wanjiru Mbure
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Wanjiru Mbure
136 Ewell Hall
757-221-2779
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Coordinate DEI strategic planning and implementation for A&S; manage education and training of faculty, staff, and students in areas of DEI; promote current and emerging teaching and research methods that advance DEI; support faculty recruitment and retention to include the IGNITE Future Faculty Program; coordination of recruitment programs for graduate students; develops, implements, and reports the results of climate surveys 

Liaison to: William & Mary Diversity & Inclusion Council, A&S Committee on DEI, Charles Center, Center for the Liberal Arts, Military & Veteran Affairs

Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Wednesday 1:00-2:00 p.m. starting October 16 (Virtual drop-in hours on October 30 and November 20.)

Educational Policy & Undergraduate Curriculum 

Ben Boone

Assistant Dean for Educational Policy

Ben Boone
133 Ewell Hall
757-221-1809
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Center for the Liberal Arts, Enrollment Management, Summer School, Writing Resources Center, A&S Data and Reporting needs, SCHEV & SACS-COC Obligations

Liaison to: Office of Institutional Analysis & Effectiveness, Office of University Registrar, Reves Center, Studio for Teaching and Learning Innovation, Washington Center

Committees: Assessment Steering, Institutional Change, Educational Policy, International Studies Advisory

Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Tuesday 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Shelly Laurenzo
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education and Chief Transfer Officer

Shelly N. Laurenzo
135 Ewell Hall
757-221-1809
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Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Richard Bland College Promise Scholars, VPCC Co Enrolled Program, grade reviews, parent/student concerns

Liaison to: Athletics Department, Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement, Student Affairs, Office of Undergraduate Admission, Office of University Registrar

Committees: Academic Status, Degrees, Academic Calendar Advisory Residency Appeals Board

Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. starting October 30

Keanen McKinley
Assistant Director for Assessment and Reporting

Keanen McKinley
125.5 Ewell Hall
757-221-2601
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Sharon Morris
Administrative & Fiscal Coordinator

Sharon Morris
Ewell Hall
757-221-1809
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Support for Assistant Deans; administrative contact for Center for the Liberal Arts, Writing Resources Center, Educational Policy Committee, International Studies Advisory Committee; forms for Grade Change, Graduate Course for Undergraduate/Graduate Credit

 Finance & Administration
Tarikul Islam of William & Mary Arts & Sciences
Senior Associate Dean of Finance & Administration

Tarikul Islam
131 Ewell Hall
757-221-4238
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A&S fiscal strategy, resource allocation, and budget management; department and program administration; human resources; data/information resources; Dean’s Office administrative staff

Fall 2024 drop-in hours: Tuesday 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Kori Varner
Associate Director of Finance & Administration

Kori Varner
305 Boswell Hall
757-221-2225
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A&S academic support funds oversight including Dean's funding commitments, Professorships, Faculty Grant Fund awards; support for Chairs and Directors, staff recruitment and personnel support; coordination of interim fiscal/ administrative support for departments and programs

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Associate Director for Faculty Personnel Services

Kathleen P. Morgan
204 Stetson House
757-221-2485
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Full-time TE/NTE faculty hiring and contracts (with academic units and Human Resources); support for tenure, promotion, and interim processes, tenure extensions/reductions; facilitate faculty SSRL program and other faculty leave approvals

Jinger Hickman
Faculty Personnel Services Manager

Jinger Hickman
202 Stetson House
757-221-2466
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 Adjunct and Summer School contracts and payment process, postdoctoral research associate contracts, courtesy Faculty Affiliated Scholar appointments (non-employee)

Gail Pascaris
Senior Fiscal & Data Administrator

Gail Pascaris
305 Boswell Hall
757-221-1616
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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

Senior Fiscal & Private Funds Manager

Robin McDow
305 Boswell Hall
757-221-7533
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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

Regina Jones
Fiscal Technician

Regina Jones
305 Boswell Hall
757-221-1475
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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

Amy Detwiler
Office Manager

Amy Detwiler
Ewell Hall
757-221-2465
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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 Coordinator

Chloe Allen
Ewell Hall
757-221-1567
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Provides administrative support to the Vice-Deans and the Associate Dean of DEI; oversees procurement and records management, maintains supply inventory, assists with front office operations and faculty administration services

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Senior Administrative & Fiscal Coordinator

Riley Winkles
305 Boswell Hall
757-221-4817
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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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