Points of Contact
A. Recruitment, Applications, and Admissions
| Admissions criteria, International | Mary S. Williams |
| Admissions Criteria-US, Alabama resident status | Louise Labosier |
| Application forms | Debbie Eads, Sheryl Tubbs |
| Application status | Debbie Eads, Sheryl Tubbs |
| Graduate School Web Page | Dr. Natalie Adams, Dr. John Schmitt |
| GRE, MAT, other tests | Louise Labosier |
| Admissions Petitions and complaints | Dr. Natalie Adams |
| Recruitment Activities | Dr. Carl Williams |
| Recruitment Publications | Debbie Eads, Sheryl Tubbs |
| Special admission categories (e.g., IPG, non-degree) | Mary S. Williams |
| TOEFL or IELTS requirements | Mary S. Williams |
| Visa eligibility, International | Mary S. Williams |
| Systems Development, Data Reporting & Tech Support | Ashirul Mubin |
B. Current Graduate Students
| Academic Common Market | Dr. John Schmitt |
| Admission to Candidacy | Beth Yarbrough |
| Appeals and Petitions for Admitted Students | Dr. John Schmitt |
| Auditing or Retaking Courses | Beth Yarbrough |
| Changing Majors | Beth Yarbrough |
| Committees (dissertation, thesis, etc.) | Beth Yarbrough |
| Degree Time Limits | Beth Yarbrough |
| Dissertations and Theses, editorial assistance | John Chambers |
| Dissertations and Theses, Requirements | Dr. John Schmitt |
| Dropping/Adding Courses | Beth Yarbrough |
| Examination, Qualifying Comprehensive, Oral, etc. | Beth Yarbrough |
| Grades | Beth Yarbrough |
| Graduate Student Awards (teaching, research, thesis, dissertation) | Dr. John Schmitt |
| Graduate Registration | Beth Yarbrough |
| Graduate Requirements | Beth Yarbrough |
| Non-degree students | Beth Yarbrough |
| Probation, dismissal, or unsatisfactory scholarship | Beth Yarbrough |
| Publications and Forms | Debbie Eads, Sheryl Tubbs |
| Residence Requirements | Beth Yarbrough |
| Transfer of credit | Beth Yarbrough |
| Systems Development, Data Reporting & Tech Support | Ashirul Mubin |
C. Student Financial Support
| Fellowship Stipends | John Chambers |
| Financial Assistance Publications | Debbie Eads, Sheryl Tubbs |
| Graduate assistantships, criteria, and training | Dr. John Schmitt |
| Graduate Assistantship stipends | John Chambers |
| Graduate Council Fellowships, Criteria | Dr. Natalie Adams, Beth Yarbrough |
| Graduate Student Research and Travel Awards | Kathleen Nodine |
| GTA Coordinators | Dr. John Schmitt |
| International Teaching Assistant Program | Dr. John Schmitt |
| Minority Fellowships | Dr. Natalie Adams, Dr. Carl Williams |
| Other Fellowships | Dr. Natalie Adams |
| Out-of-state Tuition Waivers | John Chambers |
| Tuition Payments | John Chambers |
| Systems Development, Data Reporting & Tech Support | Ashirul Mubin |
D. Curriculum and Faculty
| The Graduate Council | Kathleen Nodine, Dr. David Francko |
| Graduate faculty appointment | Dr. David Francko |
| Graduate program directors | Dr. David Francko |
| New graduate courses | Dr. John Schmitt |
| New programs and degrees | Dr. John Schmitt |
E. Other University Offices
| African-American Graduate Student Association | 348-4615 |
| Center for Teaching and Learning (Elva Bradley) | 348-3921 |
| Graduate Student Association (Rosalind Moore) | 348-6796 |
| Graduate Student Services (Rosalind Moore) | 348-6796 |
| Capstone International Services (Katie Gilbert) | 348-5402 |
| Minority Graduate Student Assistance Office (Dr. Natalie Adams) | 348-8283 |
| Office of Disability Services (Kathy Hill, Pat NeSmith) | 348-5317, 348-5175 |
| Student Financial Aid Financial Counselor | 348-6756 |
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:: See Graduate School Organizational Chart | Administrative Staff

