Staff & Responsibilities
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Academic Affairs Staff and Responsibilities
The Office of Academic Affairs supports the scholarship, teaching, and research of the faculty of the School of International and Public Affairs. In so doing, the office oversees the curriculum, manages procedures for appointing and promoting faculty and research scholars, implements the program of required capstone workshops, supports the Dean’s academic and curricular initiatives as well as Faculty events and meetings, and provides some academic and financial administrative services to faculty.
The Office of Academic Affairs supports the scholarship, teaching, and research activities of the School's faculty. The Office administers faculty and research appointments, curriculum governance, instructional administration, academic program support, faculty governance, research administration, and related academic policies and procedures.
Working closely with faculty members, Faculty Program Directors, academic programs, University offices, and School leadership, the Office supports the administration of the School's academic affairs and educational mission.
The staff listed below support the Office's responsibilities across faculty affairs, curriculum and instruction, academic programs, faculty research support, and administrative operations.
Academic Affairs Administrative Staff and Roles
Andrew Johnson
Executive Director for Academic Affairs
[email protected]
- Curriculum governance and academic planning
- Academic policies and procedures
- Faculty instructional leadership and support
- Strategic oversight of curriculum and instructional operations
- Academic initiatives and special projects
Jenny Labuga-Rumenik
Assistant Director for Curriculum and Instruction
[email protected]
- Curriculum and instructional administration
- Course scheduling and classroom operations
- Academic systems administration
- Instructional support for faculty and teaching support staff
- Coordination of academic calendars and instructional operations
TBA
Coordinator for Curriculum and Instruction
- Operational support for faculty, programs, and visitors
- Curriculum and instructional support
- Classroom scheduling and instructional coordination
- Academic affairs operational support and special projects
Eric Fillinger
Senior Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs and Research
[email protected]
- Faculty and research appointments
- Faculty reviews, promotions, and leaves
- Faculty governance, policies, and academic procedures
- Faculty compensation and related administration
- Research administration and academic affairs operations
Edwin Rodriguez
Program Director for Research Administration and Academic Appointments
[email protected]
- Research appointments and administration
- Faculty research administration
- Visiting faculty and scholar support
- Academic appointments and personnel administration
- Research and academic operations support
Sophia Harris
Program Director for Faculty Affairs
[email protected]
- Coordination of faculty searches, reviews, and appointments
- Support for faculty governance activities
- Faculty reporting, leaves, and administrative processes
- Faculty operational support and special projects
Suzanne Hollmann
Senior Assistant Dean for the Capstone Workshop Program
[email protected]
- Leadership of the Capstone Workshop Program
- Capstone program governance, administration, and strategy
- Capstone project and partnership development
- Faculty advisor and client engagement
- Student placement and program oversight
- Lead external-facing press and communications
Saleha Awal
Program Manager for Capstone Workshop
[email protected]
- Capstone Workshop program operations and logistics
- Instructional appointments for Capstone Workshop faculty
- Student travel planning and security compliance
- Student applications and workshop registration
- Program budgeting and expense reconciliation
- Capstone Workshop communications and supporting materials
- Website and program resource management
Eloise Osborne
Program Coordinator for Capstone Workshop
[email protected]
- Operational support for the Capstone Workshop Program
- Coordination of project logistics and external partnerships
- Management of program records and communications
- Coordination of student travel logistics and reimbursements
- Support for Capstone events, presentations, and orientations
Tonya Tonge
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
- Administrative support for Academic Affairs
- Faculty reimbursements
- Student hiring
- Casual employee timesheets
Nicole Hollis
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
- Administrative support for Academic Affairs
- Faculty reimbursements
- Student hiring
- Casual employee timesheets