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Hayward Horton

Hayward Horton, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies

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hdh@uamail.albany.edu
518-956-8030

Consults directly with and, as appropriate, respresents Dean of Graduate Studies on all matters connected to graduate education; works with Graduate Studies diversity team for the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority graduate students; assists graduate admissions faculty committees in developing recruitment efforts; works to strengthen master's programs and serves as primary contact for master's program directors.


Betty Shadrick

Betty Shadrick
Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Director of Graduate Diversity

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bshadrick@uamail.albany.edu
518-442-3899

Manages AGEP program, SUNY Diversity Teaching/Research Fellowship Program, Graduate Diversity Plan, and works with graduate program directors to recruit and retain prospective and current graduate students, especially students from underrepresented groups


Florie Bolton

Florie Bolton
Staff Associate and Assistant to the Dean of Graduate Studies

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Bolton@albany.edu
518-442-5121

Manages student support awards program; maintains Graduate Bulletin and course master file; provides support to GAC Curriculum Committee; provides support to graduate students and faculty

Jonathan Bartow

Jonathan Bartow, Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Director, Graduate Academic Services & Policy

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jbartow@uamail.albany.edu
518-437-5062

Guides and supports faculty efforts to develop and maintain academic program registrations; acts on behalf of Dean to administer and enforce academic policies; coordinates and supports operation of the Graduate Academic Council; oversees maintenance of Graduate Bulletin; serves as campus-wide resource for graduate students, faculty, and staff


Michael DeRensis

Michael DeRensis
Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Director of Graduate Admissions

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mderensis@uamail.albany.edu
518-437-3843

Manages Graduate Admissions operations, including admissions policy, application processing, and services


Joanne Baronner

Joanne Baronner
Graduate Studies Secretary

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jbaronner@uamail.albany.edu
518-437-5061

Provides secretarial support to the Graduate Deans in their various functions, as needed; in particular coordinates dissertation and thesis submissions with and on behalf of graduate students; provides significant coordination on behalf of the office pertaining to University Commencement ceremonies; maintains files and updates graduate student records, graduate level courses, and graduate program registrations as called upon; generates correspondence related to the student services function of the office; provides support for the Diversity Teaching/Research Fellowship Program; and coordinates support procedures for graduate level Hudson-Mohawk Cross-Registration.



Marjorie Pryse
Marjorie Pryse,
Dean,
Graduate Studies
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Provides leadership and coordination for campus-wide policies and procedures related to the graduate academic program; advises the Provost on matters pertaining to graduate study; formulates executive-level strategies for student recruitment and retention; administers Office of Graduate Studies; ensures coordination between Graduate Admissions and Academic Affairs; works with fellow Deans and graduate program directors to develop and interpret academic policies; advocates for support for graduate students and programs; meets individually with graduate students upon request; resolves issues related to graduate study.

Contact Us:

Office of Graduate Studies
University Administration Building Room 121
Ph: 518-442-3980
Fax: 518-442-3922
graduate@uamail.albany.edu

Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies
University Hall Room 308C
Ph: 518-956-8030



 

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