Dr. Randy Bomer
Dean
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Responsibilities of the Dean
- Chief academic officer of the College
- Responsible for the College Mission and Strategic Plan
- Provide leadership for effectiveness in the College
- Responsible for the functions of the College
- Research and scholarship
- Teaching and learning
- Service and engagement
- Promote excellence in all undergraduate and graduate programs
- Work with and supervise associate /assistant deans and department chairs
- Serve as the College advocate and representative to the central administration, professional groups, and the community
- Support the University mission, goals, and strategic plan
- What Do Deans Do?
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Dr. Bertina Combes
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research
Faculty Profile
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Responsibilities of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research
- College Curriculum Committee
- Dean’s Representative to University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
- Dean’s Representative to the Graduate Council
- Faculty Information System
- Tenure and Promotion (Mentoring, Workshops, POWER Hour)
- Graduate Student Affairs
- Undergraduate Student Affairs
- Liaison to the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) – supported Intramural Grants & Awards
- College Research Officers
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Dr. Pamela Harrell
Associate Dean for Administration
Faculty Profile
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Responsibilities of the Associate Dean for Administration
- Assessment reports (e.g., Title 2, USNWR, SACS)
- Analysis and monitoring of department and college strategic plan, goals, and objectives
- Oversight of facilities and special services (e.g., technology, special programs, communications)
- Personnel matters (e.g., recognition, climate, growth plans, policy compliance)
- Expanding information resources (e.g., student success, placement, alumni)
- Backup for finance and budget
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Dr. Alexandra Leavell
Associate Dean for Educator Preparation Programs
Faculty Profile
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Responsibilities of the Associate Dean for Educator Preparation Programs
- Coordinating with SAO and TexES Advising Office for certifying educators
- Oversight of the Clinical Practice Office
- Liaising with TEA and other state agencies on policies related to educator preparation
- Leading efforts at continuous improvement of practitioner programs
- CAEP annual reporting and improvement processes
- Support for research about programs, students, and school partnerships
- Dean’s Representative to Texas groups collaborating on teacher education
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Dr. Gwenn Pasco
Assistant Dean for Educator Certification and Undergraduate Academic Services
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Responsibilities of the Assistant Dean for Educator Certification and Undergraduate Academic Services
- Director of the Student Advising Office (SAO)
- Oversees TExES Advising Office (TAO)
- Orientations: Freshman, Transfer, Parent
- Preview Days and Prospective Student Recruitment
- Communicates with state agencies, TEA, SBEC, and provides data collection for state and federal reports and mandates
- Recommends graduates and undergraduates for initial and supplemental certifications
- Coordinates with departments about student and academic affairs
- Advising Task Force Committee member
- Administration of College Commencement
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Glen Nakata
Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration
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Responsibilities of the Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration
- Chief Financial Officer for the College
- Manages all functions associated with the college’s annual budget
- Administration of hiring, compensation and payroll
- Provide post-award financial management support
- Finance liaison between the College and the central administration
- Interprets policies and procedures and ensures compliance
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Daniela Balderas
Budget Officer
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Responsibilities of the Budget Officer
- Monitors a variety of budgets
- Collects and analyzes data and prepares reports for administrators
- Reports budgetary, fiscal and personnel status to unit heads
- Utilizes university information systems to monitor budgets
- Prepares and review forms for purchasing, travel, reimbursements and personnel/payroll
- Manages or participates in budget submission, merit raises, and instructional fees
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DeeAnna Oliveira
College Research Officer
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Responsibilities of the College Research Officer
- Initial contact for grant initiation
- Assistance in finding appropriate grants
- Pre- and post-grant budgets
- Grant budget processing support and tracking
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Ms. Jo Monahan
Embedded Librarian
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Responsibilities of the Embedded Librarian
- Support information needs of faculty and students
- Provide group or individual instruction on use of information resources
- Support literature reviews and data storage related to grant writing
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