- 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
- Associate Dean of STEM Equity
- Associate Professor of Anthropology
- 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
- Associate Dean, Graduate School
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
- 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
- Senior 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
- Graduate Admissions Coordinator
- fedompie@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2467
- Administration Building 410
Kevin Folk
- Administrative Aide 8
- kfolk@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3569
- Administration Building 405C
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
Karen Hext
- Coordinator, Graduate Degree Services
- kphext@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1493
- 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
- Graduate Language Assessment and Support (GLAS) Program Director
- sisaacso@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1492
- Admin 411
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
Tiffany Jaeger
- Manager of Graduate Student Outreach & Retention
- tiffanyj@mtu.edu
- Administration Building
Mia Kemppainen
- Assistant to the Dean and Office Manager
- miaw@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2326
- Administration Building 413
Links of Interest
Specialties
- MSGC Coordinator
- Commencement Coordinator
- Payroll Manager
- Office Manager
- Provides support to the Dean of the Graduate School
- Graduate Faculty Council
Katrina King
- Senior Office Assistant
- katrinak@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2327
- Administration Building 414
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
- Emeritus Dean and Professor, Graduate School
Specialties
- Oversees all aspects of graduate education
- Evaluates graduate programs and student outcomes