May 09, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

University Personnel


2023-2024 University Personnel

TRUSTEES

Erin Black, MA
    Yakima (September 30, 2021)

Ray Conner, BA
    Bellevue (September 30, 2023)

Jeff Charbonneau, MS
    Zillah
 (June 30, 2022)

Gladys Gillis, BA
   
Mukilteo (September 30, 2024)

Jeff Hensler, BS
    Seattle (September 30, 2025)

Zabrina Jenkins, JD
    Seattle (September 30, 2024)

Robert Nellams, BS
    Seattle (September 30, 2021)

Dave Hartless, Student Trustee
    Ellensburg (June 30, 2023)


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

A. James Wohlpart, PhD   
   President

Michelle DenBeste, PhD
   
Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs

Joel Klucking, BS
   
Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer

Margaret Ortega, EdD
   
Vice President, Student Engagement and Success

Andrew Morse, PhD
   
Chief of Staff

Lucinda Carnell, PhD
    Interim Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity

Andrew Morse, PhD
    Interim Vice President, Public Affairs

Paul Elstone, MA
    Vice President for University Advancement

Virginia Tomlinson, MS
    Associate Vice President, Information Services and Security

Jonathon Henderson, PhD
    Assistant to the President and Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Planning

Dania Cochran, EdD
    Executive Office and Project Manager


PRESIDENT’S DIVISION

A. James Wohlpart, PhD
   
President

Alan Smith, JD
    Assistant Attorney General

Andrew Morse, PhD
    Chief of Staff

Dennis Francois, PhD
   
Director, Athletics

Lucinda Carnell, PhD
    Interim Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity

Andrew Morse, PhD
    Interim Vice President, Public Affairs

Paul Elstone, MA
    Vice President, University Advancement

Virginia Tomlinson, MS
    Associate Vice President, Information Services and Security

Jonathon Henderson, PhD
    Assistant to the President and Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Planning

Dania Cochran, EdD
    Executive Office and Project Manager


ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Michelle DenBeste, PhD
    Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs

Gail Mackin, PhD
   
Associate Vice Provost

Arturo Torres, MPA
    Registrar, Office of the Registrar

Christy Gilchrist, PhD
   Director, Research and Sponsored Programs

Yoshiko Takahashi, PhD
   Dean, Undergraduate Studies

Amber Darting, MA
   Associate Dean, Academic Success and Advising

Christy Gilchrist, PhD
   Interim Director, Office of University Student Research

Vacant
   Director, Learning Commons

Jason Knirck, PhD
   
Interim Dean, College of Arts and Humanities

Mark Meister, PhD
   
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Humanities

Vacant
   
Dean, College of Business

KeKe (‘Coco’) Wu, PhD
   
Associate Dean, College of Business

Sathy Rajendran, PhD
   Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies

Kurt Kirstein, EdD
    
Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies

Jennifer Dechaine, PhD
   Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies and Director, School of Education

Tim Englund, PhD
   
Dean, College of the Sciences

Michael Harrod, PhD
   
Associate Dean, College of the Sciences

Elvin Delgado, PhD
   
Associate Dean, College of the Sciences

Gail Mackin, PhD
    Interim Dean, School of Graduate Studies, and Research

Rodrigo Renteria-Valencia, PhD
   Interim Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies, and Research

Sydney Thompson, MLIS
   
Interim Dean, Library Services

Sydney Thompson, MLIS
   
Associate Dean, Library Services

Ediz Kaykayoglu, PhD
   Dean, Extended and Global Education

Joy Fuqua, MSEd
   Executive Director, Interactive Instruction and Innovative Delivery and Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Kyle Carrigan, MEd
   Director, High School Partnerships (Concurrent Enrollment) and Continuing Education

Nicole Kukar, MA
   Director, AUAP and International Student and Scholarship Services

Anne Cubilié, PhD
   
Executive Director, William O. Douglas Honors College

Christina Denison, EdD
   Associate Director, William O. Douglas Honors College
 

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Joel Klucking, BS
   
Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer

Stuart Thomspon, BS, CPM
 
 Interim Associate Vice President, Campus Planning and Facilities Management

Staci Sleigh-Layman, MS, SPHR
   
Associate Vice President, Human Resources

Joseph Pearson, MA
   
Executive Director, Auxiliary Operations

Patrick Stanton, BS, CPA
   
Executive Director, Finance

Tricia Rabel, EdD
   Executive Director, Housing and Residence Life

Toni Burvee
    Director, Business Services

Delano Plamer
    Director, Capital Planning and Projects

Joe Bach
   Director, Housing Facilities

Jason Berthon-Koch, BS
   
Director, Police and Public Safety, Chief of Police

Ian Miller, PhD
   Director, Residence Life

Lisa Plesha, BS
   
Director, State Reporting and Budget

Cherie Wilson
   Director, Student Union

Jesus Baldovinos, BS
   Manager, Internal Audit

Jeffery Boussoni, PhD
    Sustainability Officer

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND SUCCESS

Margaret Ortega, EdD
   
Vice President, Student Engagement and Success

Myndee Ronning, MS
   Executive Director, Admissions

Joey Bryant, MS
   
Executive Director, Student Rights, Responsibilities and Health Promotion

Rachel Williamson, MA
   
Director, Academic Achievement/PI TRIO Programs

Joy Stochosky, MS, LMHC
   Director, Case Management

Amber Hoefer, MEd
   
Director, Center of Leadership and Community Engagement

Lola Gallagher, BA
   Director, Communication and Strategic Initiatives/Publicity Center

Cindy Bruns, PhS
   
Director, Counseling Services, Student Medical and Counseling Clinic

Manuel Rodriguez, MEd
   Director, Early College Outreach

Miriam Bocchetti, PhD
   
Director, Grants/Student Success, CAMP Program/PI CAMP/HEP Programs

Leslie Hammes, PhD
   Director, Student Financial Services

Megan McConnell, MA
   Director, Transfer Center

Marissa Howat, MEd, MCHES
 
 Director, Wellness

Ruben Cardenas, MBA
   Director, Veterans Center

Katrina Whitney, MA, PhC
 
 Interim Director, Career Services

Malbert Stewman, MS
   Interim Director, Diversity and Equity Center

Robbi Goninan, MS
   Interim Director, Orientation and Transition Programs

Michael Montgomery, MS
   Interim Director, University Recreation

June Bredin, MD, FAAFP
   
Medical Director, Student Health Services