Faculty Guide for Whom to Call for What


YOUR DEPARTMENTAL STAFF MEMBERS

YOUR DEAN'S OFFICE

QUICK KEY WORD LIST FOR DEAN'S OFFICE SUPPORT

All phone numbers on this page are in area code "814" and the five-digit numbers starts with "86..."

All addresses consist of room numbers and building names, and are completed by "Penn State University, University Park, PA  16802."

 

OTHER RELEVANT LINKS:
 

Eberly College of Science
Penn State University
PSU Office of Human Resources
General Univ. Reference Utility
Research
Center for Academic Computing
Teaching Resources
Libraries

 
YOUR DEPARTMENTAL STAFF MEMBERS

This should be your first stop!

Your most important resource for finding your way through the maze of policies and procedures at an institution the size of Penn State is your team of departmental staff members.

Each department has at least one experienced Administrative Assistant who is prepared to serve as a problem-solver -- if they don't have the answer right off, they'll know whom to call.

All departments produce a directory that lists the names of all support staff members, many of them providing an indication of their functional areas of responsibility.

It is a good idea to cultivate good working relationships with the support staff.  They are out there with you on the front lines in fulfilling college missions.

Your office support team consists of knowledgeable and skilled people, proud to be working at Penn State, and committed to doing the best job they possibly can.
 

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KEY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Astronomy & Astrophysics
Christine Selders, 3-7351, selders@astro.psu.edu
Cathy Lutz, 3-7350, lutz@astro.psu.edu

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nancy Johnson, 3-1851, nxj1@psu.edu
Melissa Lachat 3-0599, mak1@psu.edu

Biology
Bronnie McLaughlin, 3-8019, bhm1@psu.edu
Anna Lombard, 3-0279, akl3@psu.edu
Stephanie Gookin, 5-4562, sjg20@psu.edu

Chemistry
Theresa Peters, 5-6553, tpeters@chem.psu.edu
Amy Riser, 5-4543, ariser@chem.psu.edu

Mathematics
Mary Anne Raymond, 5-7527, raymond@math.psu.edu
Amy Stover, 5-7527, stover@math.psu.edu

Physics
Anne Stover, 3-0117, amc1@psu.edu

Statistics
Barbara Freed, 5-1348, b2a@stat.psu.edu


 
YOUR DEAN'S OFFICE

Another important resource is the Eberly College of Science Dean's Office.

Dean's Office staff members are here to support the entire college in pursuit of its missions.

Keep in mind that if you're having difficulty with a procedure or policy, your departmental staff members may not have the authority to make the changes you would like to see.  In these instances, please don't "kill the messenger" -- these things are as frustrating for them as they may be for you! -- but ask them to pursue the issue, or do so yourself, with someone in the Dean's Office.

Policies and Procedures always exist for a reason, often having to do with legal issues.  If something isn't working, however, we are committed to exploring the possiblity of a change, an exception, or a viable alternative.  So ask!

The Dean's Office
517 Thomas Building
5-9591

Daniel J. Larson, Dean & Professor of Physics, djlarson@psu.edu
Karin Foley, Associate Dean & Associate Professor, kef3@psu.edu
Chris Moyer, Administrative Assistant, ecm2@psu.edu
Nicole Wilson, Assistant to Dean Foley, ndw113@psu.edu
Hank McCoullum, Director, Minority Programs, 3-0285, hwm1@psu.edu
Ida O'Donald, 3-0285, imo1@psu.edu

 

Communications with the Deans, Faculty Awards and Honors, Membership in the Grad Faculty, University Faculty Senate Elections, College Staff Advisory Committee, College Climate Committee

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Associate Dean's Office
428 Thomas Building
3-0284

Norman Freed, Associate Dean and Professor of Physics, nxf1@psu.edu
Rebecca Peterson, Director, Outreach Programs & Instructor of Biology, 5-4158, rmp6@psu.edu
Christopher Palma, Outreach Fellow & Lecturer in Astronomy & Astrophysics, 3-0733 (525 Davey Lab), cxp137@psu.edu
Eric Reinhard , College Recruiting Coordinator, 5-2609, emr124@psu.edu
Sandy Murray, Administrative Assistant, slm4@psu.edu

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Affairs, Minority Affairs, International Matters, Corporate Contacts

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College Academic Advising Office
213 Whitmore Laboratory
3-3889

James Levin, Director, Advising Center & Senior DUS Program Coordinator, jl7@psu.edu
Robert Fedorchak, Advising Program Coordinator, rwf1@psu.edu
Mildred Rodriguez, Coordinator, Postbaccalaureate Premed Program & Instructor in Biology, mxr22@psu.edu
Mary Fleming, Advising Program Coordinator, mcf106@psu.edu

Premed and Health Professions Advising
213 Whitmore Laboratory
5-7620

Robert Mitchell, Director, Pre-Med Program & Professor of Biology, rbm1@psu.edu
Amy Leddy, Health Professions Advisor, abl1@psu.edu
Melissa Holobinko, Staff Assistant, mah300@psu.edu

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Cooperative Education
108 Whitmore Laboratory
5-5000

Susan Knell, Director, Coop Program, sek104@psu.edu

Cooperative Education, Opportunites and Outreach

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Development & Alumni Affairs
430 Thomas Building

Rob Mothersbaugh , Director of Development, 3-8454, rym4@psu.edu
Suzanne Grieb, Assistant Director, 3-4683, sds6@psu.edu

Jason Ramesar, Assistant Director, Alumni Relations, 3-3705, jmr293@psu.edu

Fund raising initiatives, Alumni affairs, Alumni Fellows, Distinguished Alumni, Corporate Contacts

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College Public Information
520 Thomas Building

Barbara Kennedy, Director of College Public Information, 3-4682, science@psu.edu
Leta Krumrine, Writer-Editor, 5-1390, lak15@psu.edu
Kristin Devlin, Editorial and Web Specialist, 3-8453, krd111@psu.edu

Publicity, Press Releases, Web, Exhibits, News Conferences, Announcements, Public Lecture Series

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Human Resources
512 Thomas Building

Beth Trimble, Human Resources Representative, 3-6216, eit1@psu.edu
Ella Bashore, Human Resources Assistant, 3-8111, emb8@psu.edu
Myra Bowling, Human Resources Assistant, 3-0212, mlb1@psu.edu

Employment, Benefits, Appointments and Forms Assistance, Promotion & Tenure, Leaves, Sexual Harassment, Employee Relations, Professional Development

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Facilities
510 Thomas Building
3-4502

Robert Holden, Facilities Administrative Officer, rxh45@psu.edu
Chris Stahl, Systems Administrator, 5-8305, css115@psu.edu

Brian Broking, System Administrator, 3-7319, brb10@psu.edu

Facilities, Renovations, Safety and Security, Keys, Computer Issues, Parking, Building Emergencies

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Financial Office
515 Thomas Building

Larry Bell, Financial Officer, 3-4687, iob2@psu.edu
Kathy Kensinger, Assistant to the FO, 3-4686, keg3@psu.edu
Christine Onder, Accounting Assistant, 5-6993, cmy1@psu.edu

Operating Budgets, Purchasing Cards, Payroll

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Research Office
513 Thomas Building

Robert Meyer, Assistant to the Dean, rcm3@psu.edu

Pre-Award (3-0301)

Funding Opportunities, Agency Deadlines & Guidelines, Proposal Budgetary Design, Submission Assistance

Allyn Ditmer , Assistant Coordinator, Contracts and Grants, iod1@psu.edu
Denise Hlivia, Assistant Coordinator, Contracts and Grants, dvb5@psu.edu (Grant set-up, no cost extensions, subcontracts)

Post-Award (3-0302)

Grant and Contract Expenditure Management, Post-Award Reporting

Lisa Good, Assistant Coordinator, Contracts and Grants, lxy2@psu.edu
Gina Grazier, Accounting Assistant, glz2@psu.edu

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Quick Key Word List for Dean's Office Support

Accounting (Research) - 3-0302
Accounting (General) - 3-1540
Admissions - 3-0284
Advertising (Employment) - 3-6216 or 3-0212
Advising - 5-7620 or 3-0284
Affirmative Action (students) - 3-0284
Affirmative Action (employees) - 3-6216
Alumni Affairs - 3-4683
Apartments - 3-4502
Benefits - 3-6216
Building Emergencies - 3-4502
Campus Faculty - 3-0212
College Climate - 5-9591
Cooperative Education - 5-5000
Corporate Contacts - 3-0284 or 3-8454
Corporate Contacts (Coop) - 5-5000
DUS - 5-7620
Employee Relations - 3-6216
Employment - 3-6216
Exhibits - 3-4682
Facilities - 3-4502
Faculty Awards - 5-9591
Financial Policies/Procedures - 3-1540
Fund Raising (Development) - 3-8454
Graduate Affairs - 3-0284
Graduate Faculty Membership - 5-9591
Grants/Contracts (pre-award) - 3-0301
Grants/Contracts (post-award) - 3-0302
Hiring - 3-6216
IBIS - 3-8111
International Affairs (general) - 3-0284
International Affairs (visas) - 3-6216

Keys - 3-4502
Maintenance - 3-4502
Minority Affairs - 3-0284
Moving Expenses - 3-1540
News - 3-4682
Nursing Rooms - 3-4502
Parking - 3-4502
Patents - 3-0301
Payroll - 3-0302 or 5-6993
Policies (financial) - 3-1540
Policies (research) - 3-0301 or 3-0302
Policies (human resources) - 3-6216, 3-0212 or 3-8111
Premedical Program - 5-7620
Press Releases - 3-4682
Professional Development - 3-6216
Promotion & Tenure - 3-6216 or 3-0212
Publications - 3-4682
Publicity - 3-4682
Research Grants & Contracts - 3-0301
Research Techs - 3-6216
Sabbatical Leaves - 3-0212 or 3-6216
Safety - 3-4502
Sexual Harassment - 3-6216
Staff Advisory Committee - 5-9591
Strategic Planning - 5-9591
Students - 3-0284
Technical Service Employees - 3-6216
Training - 3-6216
Travel - 3-1540
Undergraduate Affairs - 3-0284
University Faculty Senators - 5-9591

If you cannot find what you are looking for on these lists, please feel free to call anyone and ask!

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