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Graduate Studies Staff


College of Graduate Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
Sam H. Ingram Building
2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
(615) 898-2840 voice | (615) 904-8020 fax
graduate@mtsu.edu

The College of Graduate Studies takes pride in the efficient and friendly atmosphere provided by our staff.



Administrative

Michael D. Allen, Ph.D., P.E.
Vice Provost for Research and Dean
mallen@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-5897
Peter H. Cunningham, Re.D.
Associate Dean
peterc@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-5331
Rick Henegar
Director of Graduate Admissions
jhenegar@mtsu.edu
(615) 494-7630
Lisa Mitchell, C.P.S.
Information Specialist
lamitche@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-2823
Melissa Hawkins, C.P.S.
Administrative Assistant
mhawkins@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-5897
Amanda Castellote
Secretary
castello@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-2840


Graduate Analysts

Each graduate program is assigned an analyst who is responsible for assisting students from admission to a degree program through graduation. Graduate students are encouraged to call their Graduate Program Director or Advisor with respect to any academic aspect of their graduate program. Graduate analysts serve as resource personnel to answer questions regarding admission requirements, timetable for filing degree program forms, intent to graduate forms, general questions regarding theses or dissertations, etc. Listed below are the graduate analysts and the programs they oversee.

Karissa Garrison, C.P.S.
Graduate Analyst
kgarriso@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-2843

Programs

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Business Education
  • Economics
  • English
  • Health Care Management
  • Information Systems
Felisia Griner, C.P.S.
Graduate Analyst
fsims@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-2218

Programs

  • Administration and Supervision
  • Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning
  • Curriculum and Instruction in Educational Leadership
  • Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education
  • Dyslexic Studies
  • Foreign Language
  • Literacy Studies
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Reading
  • Special Education
Anita Hermes, C.P.S.
Senior Graduate Analyst
ahermes@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-5352

Programs

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice Administration
  • Curriculum and Instruction in School Psychology
  • Engineering Technology
  • Nursing
  • Professional Counseling
  • Professional Science
  • Psychology
Melissa Lowrance
Graduate Analyst
mnewell@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-2068

Programs

  • International Student Coordinator
Lynn Parker, C.P.S.
Graduate Analyst
lparker@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-5589

Programs

  • Aerospace Education
  • Aviation Administration
  • Graduate Assistantships
  • Scholarships
  • Exercise Science
  • Health, Physical Education and Recreation
  • Human Performance
  • Human Sciences
  • Music
Glenda Vandygrift
Graduate Analyst
gvandygr@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-5494

Programs

  • Gerontology Certificate
  • History
  • Mass Communication
  • Professional Studies
  • Public History
  • Recording Arts and Technology
  • Sociology
  • Social Work
  • Non-Degree Seeking:
    • Add-On Endorsement-English as a Second Language
    • Add-On Endorsement-Special Education
    • Add-On Endorsement-Library Science
    • Alternative I & II Licensure
    • Non-Degree General
    • Occupational Licensure Program
    • School Counseling Licensure Track
    • Special Education Licensure Track