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Graduate School Leadership
Dr. Douglas Woods
Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies and Dean of the Graduate School
(414) 288-3769 | douglas.woods@mu.edu
Dr. Carrianne Hayslett
Associate Dean of the Graduate School
(414) 288-0252 | carrianne.hayslett@mu.edu
Associate Dean Role
- Supports academic aspects of graduate education
- Oversees the academic review of graduate student progress
- Coordinates professional development initiatives for graduate students
Dr. Theresa Tobin
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Development
(414) 288-1414 | theresa.tobin@mu.edu
Carl Wainscott
Assistant Dean of the Graduate School
(414) 288-5319 | carl.wainscott@mu.edu
Assistant Dean of the Graduate School Role
- Manages the daily operation of the Graduate School
- Formulates budgets and fulfills requests for statistical reports and data analysis
- Assists with strategic planning
- Currently oversees the Accelerated Degree programs
Jenny Staab
Assistant to the Dean
(414) 288-3769 | jennifer.staab@mu.edu
Assistant to the Dean's Role
- Provides support to the vice provost for graduate and professional studies, and dean of the Graduate School
- Provides administrative support in all areas relating to the processing of graduate applications and new student enrollment
Recruiting and Admissions
Our recruiting and admissions team assists prospective students, applicants, admitted students and matriculated students. Each recruiter specializes in different programs. Click below to learn about their areas of focus.
Katie Ruetz
Director of Graduate Admissions
(414) 288-4880 | katie.ruetz@mu.edu
Admissions Director Role
- Manages all facets of the daily operation of Graduate Admissions
- Coordinates with all graduate departments regarding application procedures
Tim Carter
Graduate Program Recruiter
(414) 288-7139 | timothy.carter@mu.edu
Tim's Program Areas
Lizzie Kerrick
Graduate Program Recruiter/CRM Specialist
(414) 288-4792 | elizabeth.kerrick@mu.edu
Lizzie's Program Areas and CRM Role
- Manages the Graduate School’s customer relationship management software (CRM)
- Recruiter for the following Graduate programs:
Mary Wacker
Graduate Program Recruiter
(414) 288-0327 | mary.wacker@mu.edu
Mary's Program Areas
Debra Leutermann
Admissions Coordinator
(414) 288-8064 | debra.leutermann@mu.edu
Coordinator Role
- Provides administrative support for all areas relating to the processing of graduate applications, I-20 processing, and new student enrollment
- Assists applicants, admitted students and matriculated students in the Graduate School of Management
Graduate School Operations
Rev. Thaddeus Burch, S.J.
Director of Special Projects
(414) 288-1531 | thaddeus.burch@mu.edu
Sherri Lex
Assistant Director for Student Records
(414) 288-7182 | sherri.lex@mu.edu
Assistant Director for Student Records Role
- Provides a broad range of record services both within the Graduate School, among academic and administrative units, and to current students
- Provides administrative overview and maintenance of graduate student records
Tom Marek
Assistant Director for Financial Aid
(414) 288-5325 | thomas.marek@mu.edu
Assistant Director for Financial Aid Role
- Manages annual competitions for merit-based financial aid
- Administers graduate assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, and graduate student travel research awards
- Provides employment verifications
Ms. Ida McConnell
Assistant Director for Student Development and Alumni Relations
(414) 288-1670 | ida.mcconnell@mu.edu
Assistant Director Student Development and Alumni Relations Role
- Develops communication processes with University Advancement
- Coordinates student development programming
- Provides administrative support in all areas relating to the processing of graduate applications and new student enrollment
Carrie Pruhs
Director of Academic Business Affairs
(414) 288-5323 | carrie.pruhs@mu.edu
Director of Academic Business Affairs Role
- Chief budget assistant to the dean
- Coordinates all aspects of HR within the Graduate School
- Coordinates revision of Graduate Bulletin
Carla Sumka
Web Content Strategist
(414) 288-4884 | carla.sumka@mu.edu
Web Content Strategist Role
- Manages website content for all Graduate School pages
- Curates content and manages Graduate School Social Media channels
- Collaborates with OMC and Graduate School Departments to enhance digital performance of graduate programs
