Dean's Office

Associate Deans

Dr. Helen Berg
Associate Dean of Student Success and Partnerships
Dr. Dustin Hebert
Associate Dean of Accountability
Dr. Forrest Lane
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and ResearchAssistant Deans

Dr. Benita Brooks
Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and InclusionDepartment Chairs

Dr. Seth Olson
Chair of Counselor Education
Dr. Kathleen Rice
Interim Chair of Educational Leadership
Dr. Holly Weimar
Chair of Library Science and Technology
Dr. Abbie Strunc
Chair of School of Teaching and LearningStaff

Dr. Matthew Olmstead
Senior Director of Strategic Operations & Projects
Jessica Sides
Assistant to the Dean
Shelie Goodwin
Director of Recruitment & Retention
Sara Miller
Program Specialist of Recruitment and Retention
Sarah Nations
Specialist IV, Digital Creative Specialist
Erika Sutton
Administrative Coordinator I
Nicole Boston
Administrative Coordinator II
Kerry Berry
COE Grant CoordinatorDean's Office Units
Operations
The overall goal of the College of Education Operations (COE) is to strategically align college-wide activities regarding budgetary decisions, communications and marketing, event services, travel, purchasing, and facilities management with department-level, college-level, and university-level strategic initiatives and goals.
Communications
The College of Education Communications Hub promotes the mission, vision and values of the college while strengthening our brand and elevating our position in the market. Our office serves as a liaison between the college and multiple university offices.
Event Services
The purpose of the College of Education Event Services is to provide support and direction for all college events.