Staff Listings ::
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Dr. Maria Lane
mdlane@unm.edu
(505) 277-0950
Dean
Chief academic officer of Graduate Studies; manages all matters pertaining to graduate academic programs, students and faculty; member of the UNM Deans' Council.
Dr. Nikki Jernigan
NJernigan@salud.unm.edu
(505) 277-0950
Interim Associate Dean
Dr. William L. Gannon
Publications wgannon@unm.edu (505) 277-2711
(505) 249-7906
Shared Knowledge Conference Leadership
Coordinates the Shared Knowledge Conference
Administrative
Texanna Martin
texsis@unm.edu
Temporary Staff
Manages the fiscal affairs for contracts, grants, endowments, and instructional and general funds for Graduate Studies, and Water Resources programs; supervises the support staff; manages the human resource functions and payroll.
Heidi Krupicka
hkrupick@unm.edu (505) 277-1578
Sr. Student Records Analyst
Manages front desk responsibilities including responding to general inquiries; audits student eligibility for graduation; verifies the accuracy of student records; manages the scanning of documents within Graduate Studies. Provides guidance to enhance the success of graduate and professional students.
Jordyn Groover
grad@unm.edu
(505) 277-2711
Administrative Assistant
Manages front desk responsibilities including responding to general inquiries. Manages scheduling and appointments for the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Academic Issues related to Assistantship Contracts
Marisa Castañeda
mcastan@unm.edu (505) 277-7344
Academic Advisement Coordinator
Academic issues related to assistantship contracts (enrollment, probation petitions, etc.), the Graduate Student Success Scholarship (GSSS), and transcript exceptions; manages recruitment visits from colleges and universities from around the world. Maintains website for Graduate Studies. Manages the Project for New Mexico Graduates of Color, including programmatic efforts, training, and financial oversight. Handles national fellowships and Graduate Studies financial awards; provides direct service to students to ensure their retention and success.
Program Advancement and Completion
Robben Brown
rbaca@unm.edu (505) 277-7398
Academic Affairs Specialist
Directs all aspects of advisement; evaluates graduate curricula changes, new/revised degree/certificate programs, and represents Graduate Studies for Academic Program Reviews; directly oversees the Senate Graduate & Professional Committee; assists the NM Council of Graduate Deans; manages all student petitions (including petitions to the Dean) and grievances. Advises faculty and students on policy governing graduate education; develops new initiatives to enhance the success of graduate and professional students. Processes Application Fee Waivers.
Tammie Ellis
tellis@unm.edu (505) 277-6061
Sr. Academic Advisor
Evaluates student eligibility for examination and graduation; processes Announcement of Examination and Report of Examination forms; reviews requests for committee service and committee composition; tracks academic standing; manages probation and suspension. Advises students and assist in enhancing the success of graduate and professional students.
Rikk Murphy
rikk@unm.edu (505) 277-1206
Sr. Academic Advisor
Evaluates Programs of Studies and Applications for Candidacy; reviews formatting of theses and dissertations; manages Electronic Thesis/Dissertations in coordination with UNM Libraries. As needed, provides bilingual services to augment her advisement and assistance in enhancing the success of graduate and professional students.
Faculty Mentoring
Marina Perez
marinaperez@unm.edu
Project Assistant
Chloe Orange
Project Assistant
PNMGC Team
Theresah Boateng
tnapetey@unm.edu
(505) 277-7397
Graduate Project Assistant
Ruben Loza
rloza@unm.edu
(505) 277-7397
Graduate Project Assistant
Avery Dixon
adixon23@unm.edu
(505) 277-7397
Undergraduate Project Assistant
Teaching Assistant Course (OILS 582/583)
TBA (Spring 2025)
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Teaching Academy
Stephanie Sanchez
stephs@unm.edu
(505) 277-7208
Interim Executive Director: Center for Teaching and Learning