Organizational Structure

Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor

Barbara A. Bichelmeyer

Dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications

Ann M. Brill

Faculty

Associate Dean for Student Success: Scott Reinardy

  • Multimedia Journalism Chair: Lisa McLendon

    • Director of Media Crossroads: Cal Butcher
    • Director of KSPA: Eric Thomas
      • Administrative Assistant, KSPA: Kerry Navinskey
    • Director of Strategy, University Daily Kansan: Nick Jungman
  • Strategic Communication Chair: Joseph Erba
    • Director of The Agency: Janet Rose
  • Assistant Dean: Frances Lyons
    • Career and Outreach Coordinator: Steve Rottinghaus
    • Academic Advisor: Dan McCarthy
    • Academic Advisor: Eddie Muñoz
    • Academic Advisor: Jay Haverty
    • DEIB Curator/Sr. Recruitment Coordinator: Himée Kamatuka
    • Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator: Leah Kohlman

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development: Hyunjin Seo

  • Assistant Dean for Graduate & Professional Studies: Matt Tidwell

    • Graduate Academic Advisor: Jammie Johnson
  • Administrative Specialist: Kim Bruns

Administrative Staff

  • Executive Assistant to the Dean: Suzy DePardo
  • Communications Coordinator: Julie Adam
    • Administrative Assistant, Events: Kerry Navinskey
  • Finance Director: Jessica Brown
  • Director of Broadcast Operations & Chief Broadcast Engineer: Cade Cruickshank
    • Program Director and Digital Media Training Specialist: Heather Lawrenz
    • Digital Media Specialist: vacant
    • Resource Center Administrator: Jennifer Paasch