Administration
Jacqueline Huntoon
Dean of the Graduate School
Associate Provost for Graduate Education
Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Oversees all aspects of graduate education
- Evaluates programs and student outcomes
Nancy Byers-Sprague
Assistant to the Dean of the Graduate School for Degree Compliance
Specialties
- Processes and certifies forms related to re-admission, transfer, degree progress & completion
- Manages graduate student participation in commencement
- Processes late drops
Debra D. Charlesworth
Assistant Dean, Graduate School
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
Specialties
- Review of theses and dissertations
- Presents and organizes professional development seminars
- Manages Graduate School website
- Processes withdrawals
- Manages new student orientation
- Coordinates NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Shellie Crisman
Business Systems & Data Analyst
(906) 487-3659
smcrisma@mtu.edu
smcrisma@mtu.edu
Specialties
- Manages Banner system projects and upgrades
- Develops reports, processes and procedures
- Provides support and training for the Graduate Staff
Bonnie Gagnon
Finance Coordinator & Office Manager
Specialties
- Manages finances
- Manages GTSP funds
- Administers tuition-only fellowships
- Oversees GACS
Kristi Isaacson
Assistant Director of Graduate Marketing & Advancement
Specialties
- Recruits and assists prospective graduate students
- Manages admissions application process
- Manages Graduate School website
- Manages new student orientation
- Facilitates marketing strategies
Jacque Smith
Director of Graduate Marketing & Advancement
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Recruits graduate students
- Develops advancement initiatives and marketing strategies
- Facilitates alumni relations
Heather Suokas
Office Assistant
Specialties
- Manages dean’s calendar
- Provides office support
- Assists the director of Peace Corps
Carol Wingerson
Senior Staff Assistant
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Manages admissions application process
- Administers graduate student visa paperwork
- Serves on safety committee