OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

 

GRADUATE STUDIES STAFF

OFFICE HOURS

 

The following individuals make up the staff of the Office of Graduate Studies. Please feel free to contact us with questions at (402) 554-2341 or e-mail at graduate@unomaha.edu. The names of the staff are followed by some of their primary responsibilities.

Deborah Smith-Howell - Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Dean for Graduate Studies

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
As Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Smith-Howell is responsible for the Center for Faculty Development and UNO curriculum and program planning and evaluation. She chairs the Educational Policy Advisory Committee, Academic Planning Council, the University Honors Week Committee, the Planning Committee for the UNO Centennial Celebration, and the AQIP Academic Transitions Task Force. She is co-facilitator of the UNO Strategic Planning Steering Committee and serves as the Academic Affairs Affirmative Action Officer.

Dean for Graduate Studies
Administratively responsible for the welfare of all graduate studies programs on the UNO campus and for implementing the policies of the UNO Graduate Faculty and UNO Graduate Council; chairs the UNO Graduate Council and Graduate Faculty; represents UNO on the Council of Graduate Deans; attends meetings of the Executive Graduate Council, serves as a liaison between the campus and the Dean of the Graduate College; and supervises the staff and budget of the Office of Graduate Studies.

 

Penny Harmoney - Director
Directs the student services functions of the Office of Graduate Studies; manages all activities relative to graduate admissions, residency applications, and graduation including process development and implementation; coordination of staff and resources, and problem resolution; coordination of doctoral programs; and recruitment of graduate students.

 

Nicole Kersten - Assistant to the Dean
Coordinates the work of the Graduate Council, its committees, the Graduate Faculty, and scholarships/ fellowships; Regents Tuition Waivers; web development; budget; and graduate assistantships.

 

Alicia Andry - Coordinator
Coordinates matriculation and progress toward completion of graduate programs including plan of study updates for the entire population of graduate students. Also advises non-degree students regarding their status and how to continue taking course work at UNO.

Carla Frakes - Coordinator, Recruitment and Program Development
Responsible for recruitment of graduate students and assisting departments/schools in developing new graduate programs & certificates.

 

Connie Vail - Enrollment Specialist III
Processes admission applications and other required documents, including transcripts. Reviews applications for residency. Advises prospective and current graduate students about admission process and other graduate school questions.

 

Graduate Assistant
Assists with web development, scholarships/fellowships and students.

 

Office Hours

Graduate Studies and Research
6001 Dodge Street
Epply Administration Building 203
Omaha, NE 68182-0209

PHONE: (402) 554-2341
FAX: (402) 554-3143

EMAIL: graduate@unomaha.edu

Regular Office Hours (Academic Year)
Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summer Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.