Will H. Cantrell
- Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
- Professor, Physics
- cantrell@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3007
- Admin 413A
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Atmospheric Science
- Cloud and aerosol physics and chemistry
- Nucleation
Melissa F. Baird
- Faculty Fellow
- Associate Professor of Anthropology
- Graduate Director, Social Sciences
- mfbaird@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2819
- Administration Building 412
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- The Anthropology of Graduate Higher Education
- Cross-Generational Research and Evidenced-Based Mentoring
- Graduate Advising and Professional Development
- Broadening Participation in Post-Graduate STEM
Nancy Byers Sprague
- Director of Graduate Degree Services
- nspr@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2755
- Administration Building 409A
Links of Interest
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 for Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, Graduate School
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
- ddc@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1989
- Administration Building 408
Specialties
- Review of theses and dissertations
- Presents and organizes professional development seminars
- Processes withdrawals
- Manages new student orientation
- Manages the postdoctoral affairs office
Shellie Crisman
- Business Systems and Data Analyst
- smcrisma@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3659
- Administration Building 407
Specialties
- Manages Banner system projects and upgrades
- Develops reports, processes and procedures
- Provides support and training for the Graduate Staff
Faye Dompier
- Administrative Assistant
- fedompie@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2467
- Administration Building 410
Heather Harry
- Finance and Planning Analyst
- heatherh@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3457
- Administration Building 402
Specialties
- Budget monitoring and planning for the student side of academic affairs
- Assist Senior Finance and Planning Analyst with special projects
- Manage and administer graduate student support
Sarah Isaacson
- Graduate Language Assessment and Support (GLAS) Program Director
- sisaacso@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1492
- Admin 411
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Develops the second language (L2) oral communication strategies of international graduate students
- Supports graduate students in fellowship applications (NSF-GRFP, NDSEG, and others)
- Assists with writing, content development, and communication for Graduate School audiences
Mia Kemppainen
- Assistant to the Dean and Office Manager
- miaw@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2326
- Administration Building 413
Specialties
- Office Manager
- Provides support to the Dean of the Graduate School
- Website updates
- Graduate Faculty Council
Anna McClatchy
- Manager of Student Outreach & Retention
- ajmcclat@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3075
- Administration Building 131
Specialties
- Works with graduate students to help resolve academic issues, personal problems, and/or other emergencies
- Works with graduate students to develop and provide a slate of professional development and enrichment activities
- Educates graduate students on available institutional resources
Lisa Nelson
- Office Assistant, Graduate School
- lisan@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2327
- Administration Building 414
Specialties
- General office support
- Scheduling Admin 404
Jacque Smith
- Director of Graduate Enrollment Services
- jacque@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1434
- Administration Building 401A
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Recruits graduate students
- Develops advancement initiatives and marketing strategies
- Facilitates alumni relations
Ashli Wells
- Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment Services
- aesniego@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3513
- Administration Building 401
Specialties
- Manages all aspects of admissions applications
- Oversees communications with applicants
- Recruits graduate students
- Administers incoming Graduate Student Visa paperwork
Emeriti Faculty
Pushpalatha Murthy
- Emeritus Dean and Professor, Graduate School
Specialties
- Oversees all aspects of graduate education
- Evaluates graduate programs and student outcomes