2010-2011 University Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2010-2011 University Catalog archived

Administrative Officers


 

(for 2009-10)

 

Supervisory staff with earliest date of most recent employment (in parentheses) and date of most recent title:

Corporate Officers

 
Kenneth P. Ruscio, Ph.D.—(2006)-2006

President of the University

 
Steven G. McAllister, M.B.A.—(1993)-2008

Treasurer and Vice President for Finance and Administration

 
James DuBois Farrar Jr., B.A.—(1986)-2002

Secretary of the University and Assistant to the President

 

Academic Administration

 
June R. Aprille, Ph.D.—(2007)-2007

Provost

 
Robert A. Strong, Ph.D.—(1989)-2008

Associate Provost

 
Deborah Brewton Dailey, M.S.Ed.—(2007)-2007

Assistant Provost for Institutional Effectiveness

 
Larry C. Peppers, Ph.D.—(1986)-1986

Crawford Family Dean of the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics

 
Howard N. (Hank) Dobin, Ph.D.—(2005)-2005

Dean of the College

 
Janet Ikeda, Ph.D.—(1999)-2006

Associate Dean of the College

 
Elizabeth P. Knapp, Ph.D.—(1997)-2006

Associate Dean of the College

 
Robert D. Straughan, Ph.D.—(2000)-2003

Associate Dean of the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics

 
Merrily E. Taylor, M.S.L.S., M.A.—(2004)-2004

University Librarian

 
D. Scott Dittman, A.B.—(1985)-1985

University Registrar

 
Barbara L. Rowe, M.S.—(2002)-2002

Associate University Registrar

 
Deborah K. Alden Hattersley, B.B.A.—(1990)-2007

Assistant University Registrar

 
H. Laurent Boetsch Jr., D.M.L.—(1976)-2008

Interim Director of International Education

 
Amy S. Richwine, M.S.—(2000)-2003

Associate Director, International Education and International Student and Scholar Adviser

 
Robert W. H. Mish III, M.A.—(1990)-2005

Director, Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts

 
Rodney T. Smith, M.A.—(1995)-1995

Editor of Shenandoah

 
Paul Richard Kuettner, D.M.L.—(1989)-1989

Director, Tucker Multimedia Center

 
Peter Dun Grover, M.A., M.B.A.—(2003)-2003

Director, University Collections

 
Patricia A. Hobbs, M.A.—(1998)-2008

Associate Director, University Collections

 

Physical Education and Athletics

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Janine M. Hathorn, M.A.—(1987)-2007  

Head of the Department and Athletics Director

 
   
Brian Lee Snyder, B.S.—(2000)-2007  

Assistant Athletics Director

 
   

Career Services (Undergraduate)

 
   
Beverly T. Lorig, M.Ed.—(1990)-1994  

Director of Career Services

 
   
Elizabeth J. Shupe, M.Ed.—(2007)-2007  

Associate Director of Career Services

 
   
Anna Jennelle Hunter, M.Ed.—(2006)-2006  

Career Adviser

 
   

University Computing

 
Richard A. Peterson, B.S., M.A.—(2007)-2007

Chief Technology Officer

 
Dean E. Tallman, B.A.—(1999)-2007

 Information Security Officer

 
Jeff L. Overholtzer, B.A., M.A.—(1997)-2007

 Director, Strategic Planning and Communication

 
David W. Saacke, B.S.—(2007)-2007

 Director, Enterprise Applications

 
Ruth W. Floyd, B.S., B.M.Ed.—(1981)-2007

Director, Client Services

 
Thomas W. Tinsley, B.S.—(1980)-2007

Director, Network and Telecommunications

 
Jeffrey L. McCreery, B.A.—(2008)-2008

Director, Core Services

 
Julie M. Knudson, B.S., M.A. —(2001)-2007

Director, Academic Technologies

 

 

School of Law

 
Rodney A. Smolla, J.D.—(2007)-2007

Dean, School of Law

 
Robert T. Danforth, J.D.—(2007)-2007

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, School of Law

 
Sidney S. Evans, J.D.—(2000)-2002

Associate Dean, Student Services, School of Law

 
John G. Keyser, M.S.—(1997)-2002

Associate Dean, Administration and Technology, School of Law

 
Mary Zanolli Natkin, J.D.—(1990)-2008

Assistant Dean, Clinical Education and Public Service, School of Law

 
 
Loriann Olan, J.D.—(2007)-2007

Director, Career Planning and Professional Development, School of Law

 
Caroline Osborne, LL.M., M.L.S.—(2007)-2009

Acting Law Librarian and Lecturer in Law

 
Andrea Hilton Howe, M.A., J.D.—(2000)-2004

Director of Admissions, School of Law

 
Elizabeth Outland Branner, M.A.-(1999) 2008

 Director of Law School Advancement

 
Peter Jetton, M.A.-(2000) 2008

 Director of Law Communications

 
Diederik A. A. Van Assendelft, B.A, B.S.—(1994)-2001

Director of Law Technology Services

 

Student Affairs

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Dawn A. Watkins, Ph.D.—(2001)-2008  

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

 
   
David M. Leonard, M.S.—(2003)-2008  

Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Dean of First-Year Students

 
   
Tamara Y. Futrell, M.S.—(2003)-2006  

Associate Dean of Students

 
   
Brandon R. Dotson, M.S.—(2006)-2006  

Associate Dean of Students

 
   

Campus Activities

 
Jason L. Rodocker, M.Ed., J.D. (2005)-2007

Director of the Elrod Commons and Campus Activities

 
R. Clay Coleman. M.Ed.—(2008)-2008

Director of Student Activities and Greek Life

 
Terina M. Cugliari, M.Ed.—(2008)-2008

Associate Director of Student Activities and Greek Life

 
James Dick, M.A.—(2004)-2004

Director of Campus Recreation

 
Steven Ray Ellington Jr., M.S.—(2007)-2007

Assistant Director of Campus Recreation

 

Health and Counseling Services

 
Jane T. Horton, M.D.—(1987)-1996

Director of Health and Counseling Services and University Physician

 
David L. Copeland, M.D.—(1990)-1990

University Physician

 
M. Christina Barongan, Ph.D.—(2002)-2002

University Counselor

 
Elizabeth B. Curry, M.S, M.Ed.—(2007)-2007

University Counselor

 
Jennifer M. Sayre, Ph.D.—(2001)-2004

University Counselor

 
E. Kirk Luder, M.D.—(2004)-2004

University Counselor/Consulting Psychiatrist

 
Janis G. Kaufman, M.S., M.P.H.—(1991)-2002

Director of Health Promotion

 

Public Safety

 
Michael L. Young, B.G.S.—(1991)-1991

Director of Public Safety

 
Stephen T. Tomlinson—(1983)-2001

Associate Director of Public Safety

 

Auxiliary Services

 
Alexandre L. da Silva, M.S.—(2002)-2005

Director of Auxiliary Services

 
Christopher G. Adkins—(2000)-2005

Supervisor, Mail Services

 
Dwight D. Bitz—(1996)-2007

Assistant Director/Sorority Dining Coordinator

 
Christopher M. Carpenter—(2006)-2008

Special Projects Coordinator

 
Joseph B. Calicchio—(2004)-2005

Director of Catering

 
Dennis J. Fowler—(2003)-2005

Assistant Director for Operations

 
W. Berkeley Harner—(1996)-1996

Manager, Copying Services

 

Admissions and Financial Aid

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William M. Hartog, M.C.S.—(1978)-1989

Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid

 
Jonathan A. Webster, M. Ed.—(2002)-2002

Associate Dean of Admissions

 
Erin N. F. Hutchinson, M. Ed.—(2003)-2008

Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Scholarships Coordinator, and Coordinator of Minority Recruitment

 
Erica Leigh Riesbeck, B.A.—(2003)-2008

Associate Director of Admissions and International Admissions Coordinator

 
Anthony P. (Tony) Conway, B.A.—(2008)-2008

Associate Director of Admissions Web Editor and Database Manager

 
Robert D. Koch, B.A.—(2008)-2008

Assistant Director of Admissions

 
Jenny Elizabeth Ratzel, B.A.—(2007)-2007

 Admissions Counselor

 
Aaron F. Fulk, B.A.—(2008)-2008

Admissions Counselor

 
Christopher B. Rucker, B.A.—(2009)-2009

Admissions Counselor

 

Financial Aid

 
John H. DeCourcy, M.A.T.—(1983)-1983

Director of Financial Aid

 
James D. Kaster, B.S.—(2000)-2003

Associate Director of Financial Aid

 
Cynthia R. Hintze, B.A.—(1991)-2000

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

 

Financial and Administrative Operations

 
Steven G. McAllister, M.B.A.—(1993)-2008

Treasurer and Vice President for Finance and Administration

 
Stephanie J. Arbanas, B.A.—(2000)-2008

Assistant Treasurer

 
Lori Oliver—(2004)-2008

Program Manager

 
Deborah Z. Caylor, B.S.—(1988)-2004

Associate Treasurer and Controller

 
Natalie R. Garvis, M.B.A.—(2007)-2007

Associate Controller

 
Cathy A.R. Coleman, B.S.—(2003)-2005

Assistant Controller

 
Joan Swisher, B.S.—(2001)-2005

Senior Accountant and Tax Specialist

 
Thomas L. (Les) Gearhart, B.S.—(2007)-2007

Payroll Manager

 
Maureen W. Becker, M.Ed.—(2004)-2004

Co-Director, University Store

 
William P. Becker Jr., B.S.—(2004)-2004

Co-Director, University Store

 
Kenneth Charles Schaefer, B.A.—(2000)-2007

General Merchandise Manager

 
David Coffey—(2007)-2007

Operations Manager, University Store

 
Michael J. Carmagnola Jr, M.B.A.—(2008)-2008

Executive Director of Facilities and Capital Planning

 
Thomas G. Contos, M.Arch.—(1999)-1999

University Architect and Director of Facilities Planning

 
L. Paul Burns, M.Div.—(2001)-2001

Safety Officer

 
W. Scott Beebe—(1975)-2008

Director of Facilities Management

 
Randolph Hare—(1971)-2008

Director, Maintenance and Operations

 
Raymond E. (Billy) Bryant—(1975)-2008

Associate Director of Facilities Management

 
Thomas M. Kalasky, B.S.—(2005)-2006

Construction Project Manager

 
Carole A. Bailey, B.S.—(1996)-2008

Project Manager

 
John C. Wise—(2006)-2008

Environmental Management Coordinator

 
Kelly L. Page, B.A.—(2005)-2008

Director, Business Operations

 
Amy Diamond Barnes, B.A.—(2008)-2008

Executive Director of Human Resources

 
Kimberly S. Austin, B.S.—(1996)-2008

Assistant Director for Operations

 
Jodi Walberg, M.B.A—(2002)-2008

Manager, Compensation Programs

 
Wanda R. Scott—(1979)-2008

Employment/Technology Coordinator

 
Mary Katherine Snead, M.Ed.—(2009)-2008

Assistant Director for Work Life Initiatives

 
Deborah Stoner—(1989)-2008

Assistant Director for Benefit Plan Design and Post-Retirement Counseling

 
Cheryl F. Wright, M.P.S.—(2006)-2008

Assistant Director for Workforce Development

 

University Advancement

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Dennis W. Cross, M.Div., Th.M.—(2004)-2004

Vice President for University Advancement

 

Alumni Affairs

 
Waller T. (Beau) Dudley, J.D.—(2006)-2006

Executive Director of Alumni Affairs

 
Kelli Lynn Austin, B.A.—(2006)-2007

Assistant Director for Engagement

 
Thomas David Lovell, B.S.C.—(2000)-2006

Associate Director of Alumni Programs

 
Nathaniel H. (Nate) Rullman, B.A.—(2007)-2007

Assistant Director for Online Communications

 
Sue Woodruff, B.S.—(1990)-2008

Chapter Programs Coordinator

 

Communications and Public Affairs

 
Jeffery G. Hanna, B.A.—(2008)-2008

Executive Director of Communications and Public Affairs

 
Julie A. Campbell, M.A.—(2003)-2003

Editor, Alumni Magazine

 
Jessica W. Carter, B.A.—(2002)-2002

University Web Editor

 
Jeremy Scott Franklin, B.A.—(2004)-2004

General Manager, WLUR

 
Patrick Hinely, B.A.—(1980)-1980

University Photographer

 
Brian L. Laubscher, B.S.—(1998)-1998

Sports Information Director

 
Arthur M. (Laurie) Lipscomb III, M.A.—(2002)-2002

University Webmaster

 
Eric J. Owsley, B.A.—(2001)-2005

University Web Developer

 
Kevin Remington—(2003)-2007

University Photographer

 
Sarah C. Tschiggfrie, B.A.—(2006)-2006

News Director

 
Louise E. Uffelman, M.A.—(1993)-1998

Managing Editor of Alumni Magazines

 
Mary S. Woodson, A.S.—(1978)-1998

Assistant Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Publications Director

 

Development

 
Clarence (Tres) Mullis, M.B.A.—(2006)-2006

Executive Director of University Development

 
Leroy C. (Buddy) Atkins II, B.A.—(1977)-2005

Director of Donor Relations

 
Kathleen C. (Katie) Barthle, M.A.-(2009)-2009

 Assistant Director of Annual Giving

 
Sydney M. Brooks, M.A.—(2008)-2009

Regional Director of Development

 
Theresa M. (Tia) Byrd—(2006)-2009

Prospect Development Analyst

 
George P. Carras, Ph.D.—(1997)-1997

Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

 
Jessica C. Cohen, B.A.—(2006)-2006

Director of Reunion Giving

 
John M. (McLean) Collins, M. Ed.—(2008)-2008

Regional Director of Development

 
Susan Wood Cunningham, M.S.—(2001)-2002

Director of Major Gifts

 
Debra J. (Deb) Darling, B.A.—(2008)-2008

Director of Prospect Development

 
Emily Draud, B.A.—(2008)-2008

Director of Annual Giving

 
Ronni M. Gardner, B.S.—(2005)-2005

Development Officer for Special Project

 
Sarah C. Gess, B.A.-(2007)-2007

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

 
George W. Graves, M.S.—(2004)-2004

Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations and Faculty Grants

 
Nicole M. Hartless, B.S.-(2006)-2007

Development Coordinator

 
A. Henry (Hank) Humphreys Jr., M.A.—(1999)-1999

Director of Planned Giving

 
Anne Lemon, B.A.—(2007)-2007

Advancement Writer

 
Mary Katherine Lowe, B.A.—(2007)-2007

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

 
Stephen D. Snead, M.Ed.—(2006)-2006

Senior Director of Development

 
Genevieve (Jane) Stewart, B.A.—(2004)-2008

Director of Parent Giving

 
Michael F. Walsh, B.A.—(1989)-2006

Special Assistant to Vice President of University Advancement

 
Louise M. Wasserott, M.S.—(2008)-2008

Assistant Director of Planned Giving

 

Law School Advancement

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Elizabeth Outland Branner, M.B.A.—(1999)- 2008

Director of Law School Advancement

 
Rodney Clark, B.A.—(2009)-2009

Associate Director of Law School Advancement

 
Sarah Nichols Hughes, M.Ed.—(2003)-2007

Assistant Director of Law School Advancement

 

Special Events

 
Barbara W. Mollica, B.A.—(1992)-2006

Director of Special Events and Guest Services

 

Special Programs

 
Robert P. Fure, Ph.D.—(1977)-1981

Director of Special Programs

 
Susan L. Thompson, M.A.—(1995)-2002

Associate Director of Special Programs

 

General Administration

 
Leanne M. Shank, J.D.—(1995)-1995

General Counsel

 
Jennifer E. Kirkland, J.D.—(1997)-2006

Associate General Counsel for Compliance Support

 
Justin H. Smith, J.D.—(2006)-2007

Staff Attorney

 

Administrative Emeriti

 
Harold S. Head, A.M.—(1966)-1985
Registrar, Emeritus
 
Maurice D. Leach, A.B., B.L.S.—(1968)-1988
Librarian, Emeritus
 
James W. Whitehead, B.S.—(1958)-1992
Secretary of the University, Treasurer, and Director of the Reeves Center, Emeritus
 
Frank A. Parsons, B.A.—(1954)-1999
Coordinator of Facilities Planning, Emeritus
 
Farris P. Hotchkiss, B.A.—(1966)-2002
Secretary of the University and Senior Assistant to the President, Emeritus