Organizational Structure

Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor

Barbara A. Bichelmeyer

Interim Dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications

Scott Reinardy

Faculty

Interim Associate Dean for Student Success: Lisa McLendon

  • Multimedia Journalism Chair: Stephen Wolgast
    • Bremner Editing Center Coordinator: Gerri Berendzen
    • Director of Media Crossroads: Cal Butcher
    • Director of KSPA: Barbara Tholen
      • Administrative Assistant, KSPA: Vacant
    • Director of Strategy, University Daily Kansan: Nick Jungman
  • Digital Marketing Communications Chair: Matt Tidwell
    • Director of The Agency: Janet Rose
  • Assistant Dean for Student Services: Frances Lyons
    • Career and Outreach Coordinator: Steve Rottinghaus
    • Recruitment Coordinator: Himée Kamatuka
    • Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator: Alias Moser

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development & Director of CEHCUP: Mugur Geana

  • Director of Professional Graduate Studies: Michelle Keller
    • Graduate Program Coordinator: Jammie Johnson
  • Administrative Specialist: Vacant

Administrative Staff

  • Executive Assistant to the Dean: Suzy DePardo
    • Administrative Associate: Grace McDonough
    • Events and Hospitality Coordinator & Resource Center Administrator: Kerry Navinskey
  • Communications Coordinator: Evan Riggs
  • Director of Finance and Planning: Jessica Brown
  • Director of Broadcast Operations & Chief Broadcast Engineer: Cade Cruickshank
    • Program Director and Senior Digital Media Trainer: Heather Lawrenz
    • Digital Media Specialist: Natalie Lindsey