黑洞社区 College of Applied Studies (CAS) is welcoming new CAS faculty and staff members and celebrating colleagues that are beginning new roles in the college.
- Dr. Mara Alagic, Interim Transition to Teaching (T2T) Co-Director
- Brooke Allen, TAP Academic Advising Coordinator
- Dr. Daniel Bergman, Interim Transition to Teaching (T2T) Co-Director
- Lauren Bryant, Assistant Educator 鈥� Exercise Science & Recruitment and Retention Coordinator
- Olivia Butler, Assistant Educator 鈥� Physical Education, School of Education
- Michelle Critchfield, Executive Assistant, CAS Dean鈥檚 Office (First Day: August 19)
- Rui Dai, Assistant Educator 鈥� Special Education, TALS
- Nicole Dyson-Smith, TAP Academic Advisor
- Dr. Jody Fiorini, Co-Chair, Department of Intervention Services & Leadership in Education (ISLE)
- Joe Mazzara, Director of Esports
- Dr. Philip Mullins, Co-Chair, Department of Intervention Services & Leadership in Education (ISLE)
- Avery Pierce, Esports Program Manager
- Dr. Christopher Proppe, Assistant Professor 鈥� Exercise Science
- Dr. Stacy Shipman, Temporary Assistant Professor 鈥� Elementary Education
- Tiffany Sowa, TAP Academic Advisor
- Emily Stevens, Director, CAS Advising
- Dr. Mark Vermillion, Chair, Department of Sport & Leadership Studies and Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects
- Maria Wehby, Office Coordinator, School of Education
- Dr. Kim Wilson, Chair, Department of Teacher Apprenticeship Pathways, Literacy, & Special Education (TALS)
- Nichole Woods, ISLE Graduate Advisor & Retention Specialist
CAS is pleased to share the following College of Applied Studies Faculty and Staff Fellows for 2024-2025:
- Corbin Connect Faculty Fellow for Educational Outreach 鈥� Dr. Christie Henderson
- Corbin Connect Faculty Fellow for Leadership Development 鈥� Dr. Kris Sherwood
- CAS Faculty Fellow for Inclusive Excellence 鈥� Dr. Sara Mata
- CAS Staff Fellow for Hispanic Serving Initiatives 鈥� Dyana Baca
- CAS Faculty Fellow for Student Engagement 鈥� Liv Butler
- CAS Staff Fellow for Student Engagement 鈥� Raven Garrison
- Recruitment Faculty Fellow 鈥� Dr. Lyndsey Brown
- Retention Faculty Fellow 鈥� Dr. Daniel Bergman
The CAS Dean鈥檚 Office Staff members are here to support you, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the lower level of Hubbard Hall #113. The CAS dean鈥檚 office email address is: cas.dean@wichita.edu and the phone number is (316) 978-3301. Please note that our Associate / Assistant Deans have new titles that align with our CAS Strategic Plan (see below). You are always welcome to contact our CAS leaders with questions or to schedule a time to meet:
- Dr. Jennifer Friend, Dean
- Dr. Heidi Cornell, Associate Dean for Research & Assessment
- Dr. Clay Stoldt, Associate Dean for Faculty & Staff Affairs
- Dr. Bobby Berry, Assistant Dean for Students & Experience
Click here for an online directory of CAS faculty and staff with contact information.