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120 McFall Center
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403
Phone: (419) 372-2791
Fax: (419) 372-8569
The major function of the Graduate College is to motivate and educate persons to be independent intellectual leaders in their
professions and in research. The goal of graduate education is to develop the resourcefulness and responsibility of post-baccalaureate
students by furthering their ability to effectively handle the materials and affairs of their fields of study and to use critically
the reports of others.
Under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Dean, the Graduate College carries out University and faculty
policies regarding graduate education and research. It has oversight responsibilities for graduate program quality, and the
recruitment and admission of high caliber graduate students. The Graduate College also appoints the graduate faculty, and
allocates graduate student assistantship funds to Colleges and Departments, prepares graduate assistantship contracts, and
disburses special research funds.
Dr. Deanne Snavely
Interim Vice Provost for Research and
Dean of the Graduate College
Phone: (419) 372-0433
The Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate College (VPR/Graduate Dean), reports directly to the Provost and Vice
President for Academic Affairs. As stated in The Academic Charter, the duties of this position include responsibility for:
"providing academic leadership to ensure that the highest possible quality is achieved and maintained in the teaching, research,
and degree-granting functions of the Graduate College"; and "coordinating the operations of the Graduate College with those
of other units of the University and of agencies outside of the University."
Dr. Martha Gaustad
Associate Dean
Phone: (419) 372-7708
The Associate Dean is responsible for promoting research and research collaboration, handling academic honesty, and collaborating
with the Assistant Dean concerning graduate program development.
Dr. Terry Lawrence
Assistant Dean for Graduate Admissions and Studies
Phone: (419) 372-7713
The Assistant Dean is responsible for recruitment, admissions, graduate student academic progress, and collaborating with
the Associate Dean concerning program development.
Dr. Lisa Chavers
Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies and
Director of Project Search
Phone: (419) 372-0343
The Assistant Dean is directly involved in recruitment and retention that promotes the diversity of the graduate population,
manages the graduation clearance process and assists in the development of promotional brochures for the Graduate College.
Ms. Gail McRoberts
Director of Budgets
Phone: (419) 372-7817
The Director of Budgets oversees the preparation of assistantship contracts and manages all Graduate College budgets.
Mr. Eric Zahnle (currently on leave working in the BG@100 Project Office)
Information Manager for Graduate Education and Research
Phone: (419) 372-7671
The Information Manager is responsible for designing systems and managing timely, accurate information for support, tracking,
and success of prospective and enrolled graduate students. Additionally, designs and oversees implementation of data systems
to aid the growth of the BGSU research endeavor which involves disseminating information about faculty expertise, research
productivity, research facilities, federal and non-federal grants and contracts, and the potential for technology transfer.
Other support staff includes:
Ms. Beverly Cope
Account Clerk
Responsible for Graduate Student Fee Waivers
Phone (419) 372-7732
Ms. Barbara Peck
Administrative Secretary to the VPR/Graduate Dean
Director of the Graduate Student Enhancement Program (GradSTEP)
Phone: (419) 372-7714
Ms. Laura Straley
Administrative Assistant to the VPR/Graduate Dean
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) Coordinator
Phone: (419) 372-0433
The Student Records Team (SRT) is composed of six student services counselors who monitor and process graduate student records from the prospective inquiry
and application for admission through graduation. Each SRT member is responsible for all of the student records within specified
graduate degree programs.
The SRT members process applications, write contracts for assistantships, monitor progress toward a degree, check for Tentative
Degree Programs, process incompletes and grade changes, handle topic approval forms for theses and dissertations, verify language
requirements (when appropriate), check for human subjects research approval, verify exams, and verify records prior to graduation.
The SRT members function as a liaison between the student and department. They personally assist graduate students and departments
in following the procedures that lead to successful degree completion. Listed below are each member and their corresponding
areas:
Tanya Brown
Phone: (419) 372-9953
Advanced Undergraduates; Art; Biology* (Bioinformatics, Proteomics/Genomics Certificate Programs); English* (Creative Writing
and the Scientific and Technical Communication Certificate Program); Geology (Geospatial Technology Certificate Program);
German, Russian, and East Asian Languages; German dual w/Political Science; Public Administration; Romance and Classical Studies;
Sociology*.
Dorothy Grassley
Phone: (419) 372-7975
American Culture Studies*; Communication Studies*; Ethnic Studies Certificate Program; History* (Public History Certificate
Program); Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies; Popular Culture; Technology* (Quality Systems Certificate Program); Women's
Studies Certificate Program.
Irene Harris
Phone: (419) 372-7924
Accounting; Applied Statistics/OR; Computer Science; Economics; Family and Consumer Sciences (Food and Nutrition Certificate
Program); Graduate Studies in Business; Mathematics and Statistics; Organization Development (Organizational Change Certificate
Program); School Psychology.
Betty Meggitt
Phone: (419) 372-7711
Business Education; Classroom Technology; College Student Personnel; Cross-Cultural and International Education; Educational
Administration & Supervision; Higher Education Administration*; Leadership Studies Program*; Philosophy*; Reading; and Transcript
Evaluation.
Chris Spence
Phone: (419) 372-9916
Concurrent Enrollment (BG/UT); Communication Disorders*; Criminal Justice; Public Health; Musical Arts*; Physics; Theatre*
and Film; and Transcript Evaluation.
Sheila Thurairatnam
Phone: (419) 372-2794
Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Program; Chemistry; Curriculum & Teaching; Mental Health Counseling; Photochemical Sciences*;
Psychology*; Rehabilitation Counseling; School Counseling; Special Education.
(*denotes Doctoral Departments)
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