Contact

Dean’s Office

PVanable2Peter Vanable  Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean
Peter sets the charter for graduate studies and the Graduate School at Syracuse University. He collaborates across campus and with external constituencies to advance the graduate profile and forges new opportunities for students and scholars. Peter continues his work with students as a professor advising doctoral candidates in psychology. More about Peter
pvanable@syr.edu
315.443.2543
 
Gabrielle Chapman PortraitGabrielle Chapman  |  Associate Dean
Gabby provides oversight of many of our day-to-day operations.  Together with her team comprised of Graduate Funding, Information Management, and Graduate Degree Certification, Gabby leads initiatives in support of graduate students, ensuring their success at the University.
ghchapma@syr.edu
315.443.3425

 

Holly Johnson | Operations and Budget Manager

Holly provides high-level administrative support as well as budgetary and operational oversight to ensure successful implementation of essential Graduate School functions and strategic initiatives.
hjohns02@syr.edu
315-443-3701

 

Stacey Royer PortraitStacey Royer  Administrative Assistant
Stacey supports the Dean’s Office and maintains smooth office operations for the Graduate School.  As the face of the Graduate School and the liaison to the Graduate Student Organization, Stacey directs students, faculty, and others to the appropriate resources they seek.
skroyer@syr.edu
315.443.2543

 

Graduate Information Management

John Sickmon  |Associate Director, Information Management
John oversees information management needs associated with online graduate programs and a variety of University-level initiatives relative to supporting graduate education and associated systems operations. He works to refine existing IT solutions and implement new, strategic solutions to improve operational efficiencies.
jsickmon@syr.edu
315.443.4167

Graduate Funding

Marrika Flowers-Dorsey Graduate Award Coordinator
In line with Graduate Funding’s charge, Marrika handles the posting of graduate awards.  She works closely with the various departments across campus to make certain awards are posted accurately and in a timely manner.
mdflower@syr.edu
315-443-2298

Questions about your award? Email Marrika at gradawd@syr.edu.

Professional and Career Development

Glenn Wright PortraitGlenn Wright  Executive Director of Professional and Career Development
Glenn provides oversight for the TA Program, services for international graduate students, and the Future Professoriate Program. He works closely with University faculty and staff to support graduate student professional development and directs the Graduate School Press.
glwright@syr.edu
315.443.3458

 

Daniel Olson-Bang  Director, Professional and Career Development
Dan and his team focus on the development and delivery of a wide range of career services programs specific to the needs of graduate students. He meets regularly with doctoral and postdoctoral scholars to help them chart individualized career paths, prepare application materials and provide guidance on professional opportunities.
dolsonba@syr.edu
315-443-7188
Meet with Dan

Tracy Balduzzi portraitTracy Balduzzi | Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives
Tracy provides stewardship of key initiatives related to graduate and professional student engagement throughout their journey with Syracuse University. She creates, implements, and manages such initiatives in alignment with the University’s Academic Plan.
tmbalduz@syr.edu
315.443.4266

Meet with Tracy

Shawn Loner PortraitShawn Loner  Assistant Director, Professional and Career Development
Shawn is the lead administrator for the Teaching Assistant Program (including the planning and delivery of the TA Orientation program and annual programming for TAs) as well as the Graduate School’s English Language Proficiency Services. He is also a member of the career services team and supports Masters students in preparing their job application materials.
scloner@syr.edu
315.443.3431
Meet with Shawn

ML DeFuria PortraitPeg De Furia  | Assessment and Program Support Specialist
Peg provides assessment support and research to support programming initiatives for the Graduate School. Her work includes providing administrative and instructional support for the English conversation partner service for international graduate students, the Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award, and the Graduate School’s Dissertation Boot Camp.
mldefuri@syr.edu
315.443.4646

Dina Ioannidis PortraitDina Ioannidis | Office Coordinator

Dina provides administrative support for the Programs Office’s operations. She is responsible for the maintenance of the Graduate School website and produces the Graduate Student Newsletter.
kioannid@syr.edu
315.443.6130

 

Graduate Degree Certification

Kristina Ashley PortraitKristina Ashley  Graduate Program Coordinator
Kristina advises graduate students and scholars on the steps necessary for degree completion, including submittal of the program of study, request for examination, and thesis/dissertation defense.  She provides the checks and balances between students and their programs of study to ensure compliance with all requirements in preparation for graduation.
krashley@syr.edu
315.443.4145

Questions about degree completion? Email Kristina at degreecert@syr.edu