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 & Bremner Editing Center Coordinator: Lisa McLendon
    • Director of Media Crossroads: Cal Butcher
    • Director of KSPA: Eric Thomas
      • Administrative Assistant, KSPA: Haylee Hedge
    • Director of Strategy, University Daily Kansan: Nick Jungman
  • Digital Marketing Communications Chair & Director of CEHCUP: Mugur Geana 
    • Director of The Agency: Janet Rose
  • Assistant Dean for Student Services: Frances Lyons
    • Career and Outreach Coordinator: Steve Rottinghaus
    • DEIB Curator/Sr. Recruitment Coordinator: Himée Kamatuka
    • Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator: Leah Kohlman

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development: Hyunjin Seo

  • Director of Professional Graduate Studies: Matt Tidwell
    • Graduate Program Coordinator: Jammie Johnson
  • Administrative Specialist: Kim Bruns

Administrative Staff

  • Executive Assistant to the Dean: Suzy DePardo
    • Events and Hospitality Coordinator: 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
    • Resource Center Administrator: Jennifer Paasch