Our Staff

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Francis Otuonye, Associate Vice President for Research/Graduate Studies
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(931) 372-3233
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Sandra Garrison, Executive Secretary
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(931) 372-3897
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The Executive Secretary coordinates all daily administrative operations of the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.  Also processes all graduate assistantships and fellowships; support person for the Graduate School Executive Committee and various other University committees.

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Kathy Reynolds, Secretary III
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(931) 372-3233
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The secretary handles all general information.

 

Graduate Admissions                                                                                                 

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Shelia Kendrick, Coordinator of Graduate Admissions
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(931) 372-3808
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The Coordinator of Graduate Admissions oversees the daily operations of the Office of Graduate Admissions.  In addition she processes admissions for the following graduate programs:

  • College of Business 
  • College of Engineering
  • ALL INTERNATIONAL applications (regardless of major).
  • Graduate Educator Development Program
  • Nondegree in the Colleges of Business and Engineering

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Becky Stafford, Transcript Analyst
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(931) 372-3866
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The Transcript Analyst processes admissions for U.S. graduate students for the following graduate programs: 

  • Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (MEd)--RODP Program
  • Biology (MS)
  • Chemistry (MS)
  • Curriculum and Instruction (MA, EdS)
  • Educational Psychology and Counselor Education (MA, EdS)
  • English (MA)
  • Environmental Sciences (Ph.D.)
  • Exceptional Learning (PhD)
  • Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness (MA)
  • Instructional Leadership (MA, EdS)
  • Master of Professional Studies (MPS)--RODP Program
  • Mathematics (MS)
  • Non-degree
  • Nursing (MSN)--RODP Program

 

Graduate Studies

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Denise Anderson, Graduation Analyst
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(931) 372-3809
Derryberry (DH) 306

The Graduation Analyst works with graduate students after admission through graduation for the following graduate programs:

  • Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (MEd)--RODP Program
  • Biology (MS)
  • Chemistry (MS)
  • Curriculum and Instruction (MA, EdS)
  • Educational Psychology and Counselor Education (MA, EdS)
  • English (MA)
  • Environmental Sciences (PhD)
  • Exceptional Learning (PhD)
  • Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness (MA)
  • Instructional Leadership (MA, EdS)
  • Master of Professional Studies (MPS)--RODP Program
  • Mathematics (MS)
  • Nursing (MSN)--RODP Program

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K'Cindra Cavin, Graduate Studies and Research Programs Specialist
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(931) 372-6744
Derryberry (DH) 306

The Graduate Studies and Research Programs Specialist works with the Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects and with graduate students after admission through graduation for the following graduate programs:

  • Business Administration (MBA)
  • Computer Science (MS)
  • Civil Engineering (MS)
  • Chemical Engineering (MS)
  • Electrical Engineering (MS)
  • Mechanical Engineering (MS)
  • Engineering (PhD)
  • All non-degree


 

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