Responsible for management of the operational functions of the Graduate School and for visionary leadership for graduate education on campus, including advancement of scholarship and research. Appointed in August 2003, Dr. Stamp is also a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Office: AD-127
# 777-2070
E-mail: nstamp@binghamton.edu

Dara Silberstein
Associate Dean

Responsible for the oversight of The Graduate School Office. Directs new student orientation, TA orientation, professional development, Clark Fellowship Program, NSF AGEP program, external fellowships, student and faculty award committees, grad director workshops. Development and approval process for new graduate certificate & degree programs

Office: AD-127
# 777-6955
E-mail: dsilberstein@binghamton.edu

Lindsay Tremain
Assistant Dean
Academic Affairs

Responsible for outreach and recruitment of graduate students; new student orientation; enrolled student services, including registration, academic progress, and degree completion; development of new degree programs; several support programs, including the Clark Fellowships, Graduate Work Study, and the Graduate Tuition Opportunity Program (GTOP); special awards, including Graduate Student Excellence in Research and Teaching, Faculty Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring, Dissertation Year Fellowships, and Distinguished Dissertations; and alumni development. She also plays an active role in the Graduate Council, including curriculum, budget, academic standards, and grievance committees.

Office: AD-134D
# 777-6955
E-mail: ltremain@binghamton.edu

Responsible for the ongoing support, development, enhancement and maintenance of Graduate School systems including production databases, real time web applications, client-server and custom software solutions. A key technical resource, is involved in business requirements gathering, analysis and documentation, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of business solutions. Works closely with other IT professionals in constantly evaluating current systems and enabling decisions on future development.

Office: AD-134G
# 777-3156
E-mail: venkat@binghamton.edu

Catherine Smith
Assistant Dean
Finance & Budget

Oversees the funding appointments and academic progress of teaching and graduate assistants (TAGAs), research project assistants (RPAs), Dissertation Year Fellows (DYFs), Graduate Scholars, and other University-funded and external fellows; manages operating, funding and tuition scholarship budgets, and state, Research Foundation and Binghamton Foundation accounts.

Office: AD-134C
# 777-2239
E-mail: cmsmith@binghamton.edu

Victoria Williams
Coordinator
Recruitment & Admissions

Responsible for recruitment & marketing of graduate programs. Manages recruitment and admission processes and policies. Oversees communications to prospects, applicants, newly admitted students, staff and faculty. Represents Graduate School at recruitment events. Trains & supervises recruitment & admissions staff, develops publications, updates information for prospective students, analyzes outcomes of recruitment & marketing efforts.

Office: AD-134D
# 777-2072
E-mail: vickyw@binghamton.edu

Alta Hooker
Secretary to the Vice Provost & Dean

Secretary to the Vice Provost & Dean of the Graduate School; secretary to Graduate Council; assists with New Faculty Orientation; assists with preparation for Cabinet meetings; assists with preparation for teaching events; updates changes on master course file for graduate courses.

Office: AD-127
# 777-2070
E-mail: altah@binghamton.edu

Aneesa Thomas
Secretary to the Associate Dean & Assistant Dean

Secretary to the Associate Dean and Assistant Dean. Oversees graduate student awards processes; contact person for Clark Fellows; oversees preparation for Graduate Student Orientation.

Office: AD-134
# 777-6955
E-mail: adavern@binghamton.edu

Michelle Harder
Funding Assistant

Responsible for the approving all TA/GA SmartForms and processing RPA and Fellowship appointments; answers general funding questions; assists with graduate work study program; assists with Graduate Tuition Opportunity program (GTOP); inputs program code changes; completes social security number/name changes; responsible for TA/GA Oracle HR transactions and purchasing requisitions.

Office: AD-134
# 777-2239
E-mail: miharder@binghamton.edu

Shawne Hartnett
Degree Completion Assistant

Oversees degree completion; coordinates registration-by-mail process; collects/processes theses and dissertations; assists with commencement.

Office: AD-134F
# 777-2152
E-mail: shartnet@binghamton.edu

Sheila Cheevers
Graduate Admissions Assistant

Responsible for entry and maintenance of graduate degree and non-degree application records, from date of application to enrollment. Processing deferrals and troubleshooting applications. Responsible for receiving and processing applications including checking new applications, recording student materials, evaluating transcripts, and confirming international student funding certification. Interacts with departments and students on a daily basis regarding various questions and problems in the application process. Mentors and trains undergraduate and graduate student employees.

Office: AD-134
# 777-2234
E-mail: cheevers@binghamton.edu

Christine LaBarre
Graduate Admissions Assistant

Responsible for processing all graduate applications and decisions and manages the admission deposit process. Records admission credentials, evaluates applicant transcripts, and verifies international student funding certification. Interacts with applicants and graduate program staff to solve issues related to applications and ensure successful enrollment. Answers phones and assists with walk-in customers.

Office: AD-134
# 777-2285
E-mail: clabarre@binghamton.edu

Michael Hathaway
Graduate Admissions Assistant/
Receptionist

Coordinates the daily activities of the reception area. Assists customers in person, and via phone and email. Routes customers to the appropriate staff member. Maintains recruitment materials and forms; Orders office supplies. Processes Oracle requisitions for supplies. Orders office maintenance and repairs. Processes all incoming and outgoing mail. Maintains prospect information in recruitment database. Manages prospect and admissions communication flows. Manages main office email account. Manages calendar and appointments for the Assistant Dean of Information Systems. Supervises two customer service/admissions graduate assistants. Provides backup support to all staff members.

Office: AD-134
# 777-6583
E-mail: hathaway@binghamton.edu

Xiang Gao
Galymzhan Kirbassov
Pooja Patel
Arunkumar Selvanayagam
Subha Sivagurunathan

Provides data analysis and reporting; prepares the Graduate School's Annual Report; completes annual data surveys; assists graduate programs with website updates, develop and test strategic information systems.

Office: AD-134
# 777-2151
E-mail: gradsch@binghamton.edu

Mary Pennello
Erin Riddle
Angela Runciman

Provide support to the recruitment, admissions and funding areas. Draft prospect and admissions communications, assist customers, revise policies and procedures, write process documentation, coordinate recruitment and admissions activities and special projects, process applications, and assist applicants throughout the admissions process.

Office: AD-134
# 777-2151
E-mail: gradsch@binghamton.edu