STAFFING UPDATES IN DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP AND DEAN'S OFFICE

Department leadership

Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics’ interim head is Brian Geisbrecht, a university distinguished professor in the department.

Psychological Sciences’ acting head is Mary Cain, associate dean for research and graduate studies and professor of psychology. A search is underway for an interim head.

The School of Earth and Environment, formally established in July, is the new home of the geography, geology and environmental science programs. It is co-led by Marcellus Caldas, former head of geography, and Matt Brueseke, former head of geology.

 

Dean’s Office staff

New advisors/advising assignments

• Gabe Bachura serves criminology and sociology.
• Allison Kuehne serves communication studies, English, geography and geology.
• Olivia Miller serves the Division of Biology and the life sciences program.
• Collin Sharpe serves addiction counseling, anthropology and social work.

Administrative support updates

• Debbie Webb is a new accountant serving the physics department in our Shared Services unit.
• Erin Moomaw is a new accountant in our Shared Services unit. She does accounting and HR auditing as well as data management for academic affairs.
• Caitlin Leiker is the new student services assistant.
• David Alsup has moved on to new opportunities. We are sad to see him go but wish him all the best.