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Main Departments

Current Status

Quick Facts

7 - Number of graduate programs in the college ranked in the top 100 nationwide by U.S. News and World Report in March 2013
100% - Percent of Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates (Classes of 2010 and 2011) who passed the national certification exam on the first try (national average is 88-93%)
2 - Number of programs in the college that are the sole offering in the field in Florida (health care informatics and research administration)
2012 - Year that Layla Archer, assistant director of Undergraduate Student Services, and Kristen Schellhase, director of the Program in Athletic Training, received Certificates of Merit from the National Academic Advising Association.
3 - Number of human rights centers being established in southern Russia by Associate Professor K. Michael Reynolds
> 1,000 - Number of children and adults with speech, language and hearing problems annually served by the Communication Disorders Clinic

Dean's Office

Overview

• Administration
• Budget
• Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
• Center for Community Partnerships (CCP)
• External Relations
• Florida Center for Nursing (FCN)
• Graduate Services
• Instructional Support and Technology (ISAT)
• John Scott Dailey Institute of Government at UCF (IOG)
• Research
• Undergraduate Student Services

Deans

Michael Frumkin, Ph.D., Dean, 407-823-0171
Dawn Oetjen, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Administration and Faculty Affairs, 407-823-0171
Melvin Rogers, M.S., Associate Dean, Personnel and Student Affairs, 407-823-0171
Thomas Wan, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Research, 407-823-0171
Ross Wolf, Ed.D., Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Technology, 407-823-0171
Lynette Feder, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Doctoral Program in Public Affairs, 407-823-0170

Administration

Soni Cirocco, Scanning and Records, 407-823-0342
Barbara Conner, Senior Administrative Assistant, 407-823-6424
Vanessa Nixon, Coordinator, Administrative Services, 407-823-6060

Budget

Kerry Gajewski, Director, 407-823-0985
Katy Koble, Coordinator, Administrative Services, 407-823-3545
Sheri Stripling, Accountant, 407-823-5233

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

Laurie Carroll, Executive Secretary, 407-823-6001
Kate Cumiskey, Coordinator, 407-823-6015
Teresa Daly, Ph.D., Director, 407-823-6002
Jason Klazon, Coordinator, 407-823-6018
Chad Nye, Ph.D., Executive Director, 407-823-6003
Kimberly Snoeblen, Coordinator, 407-823-6021
Kim Spence-Cochran, Coordinator, 407-823-6022
Vicki Warner, Administrative Assistant, 407-737-6046
Eileen Wray, Coordinator, 407-823-6027

Center for Community Partnerships

Nancy Ellis, Ph.D., Director, 407-823-0713
Heather Lambert, Administrative Coordinator, 407-823-2065

External Relations

Abi Bell, Information Specialist/Photographer, 407-823-2070
Sarah Drehoff, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, 407-823-3525
Millie Erichsen, Director of Development, 407-823-2723
Karen Guin, Director of Communications, 407-823-1270
David Janosik, Web Developer, 407-823-5884
Patricia Means, Administrative Assistant, 407-823-3854

Florida Center for Nursing

Mary Lou Brunell, Executive Director, 407-823-0708
Cathy Lewis, Executive Secretary, 407-823-0708
Jennifer Nooney, Associate Director of Research, 407-823-0708
Angie Ross, Assistant Director of Workforce Programs, 407-823-0708
Michelle Yore, Assistant Director of Research, 407-823-0708

Graduate Services

Ranetta Guinn, Associate Director, 407-823-3179
Ross Wolf, Ed.D., Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Technology, 407-823-0171

Instructional Support and Technology (ISAT)

Joshua Bovarnick, Computer Technician, 407-823-0112
Luis Calcano, Multimedia Technician, 407-823-0112
Jessica Love, Senior Secretary, 407-823-0112
Jason Nagin, Computer Technician, 407-823-0112
Mike Ramos, Senior Computer Technician, 407-823-0112
Ross Wolf, Ed.D., Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Technology, 407-823-0171

John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government at UCF

Marilyn Crotty, Director, 407-235-3960
Michelle Gardner, Coordinator, Administrative Services, 407-235-3961
Jennifer Gausman, Office Manager, 407-882-3960
Laura Goss, Senior Secretary, 407-235-3960
Susan Pruchnicki, Program Assistant, 407-235-3960
Mari Rains, Director, 407-235-3960
Elizabeth Westerman, Coordinator of Public Functions, 407-235-3960

Research

Kerry Gajewski, Director, 407-823-0985
Barbara Howell, Coordinator/Instructor, 407-823-3914
Nicole Phanstiel, Coordinator of Research Programs/Services, 407-823-5318
Patricia Means, Administrative Assistant, 407-823-3854
Thomas Wan, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Research, 407-823-0171

Undergraduate Student Services

Mariangelly Rente, Director, 407-823-0010
Layla Archer, Assistant Director, 407-823-0010
Sonia Gonzalez Smith, Academic Advisor, 407-823-0010
Christopher Quintero, Academic Advisor, 407-823-0010
Gail Raymond, Academic Advisor, 407-823-0010
Monica Thompson, Academic Advisor, 407-823-0010
Daniel Oberbeck, Coordinator, Space Utilization and Analysis, 407-823-0010
Kristal Walker, Office Manager, 407-823-0010
Ross Wolf, Ed.D., Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Technology, 407-823-0171

My internship with the District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I gained an excellent understanding of the medical examiner’s office and the criminal justice field in general."

— Adam Stubley, criminal justice major

I’m so excited to be in this program. I’m really looking forward to planning great areas to live and work."

— Gabriella Serrado, urban and regional planning graduate student

I think it is great to be part of something that [exposes] others to sign language and the deaf community."

— Ashley Loomis, communication sciences and disorders major and national-anthem signer at Orlando Magic games

UCF provides its physical therapy students with an excellent education and prepares them to work in the most challenging of settings."

— Jamie Dyson, rehabilitation supervisor, Orlando Regional Medical Center

The program is really helping me grow as a professional. I have a much better understanding of how to navigate the systems and advocate for services on a much larger scale."

— Joy Chuba, social work graduate student, UCF Valencia Osceola

In fall 2010, I began to create real programs, establish the board, develop volunteer-recruitment strategies and overal strategically plan the next five years -- all through my course work."

— Paulette Campbell, CEO of Redemption Song, Inc., Master of Nonprofit Management ('11)

The internship is going great! I am interning for Senate President Mike Haridopolos in the Capitol. I wish more UCF students could have this truly amazing opportunity."

— Julianna Debler, legal studies major and 2012 Florida Legislative Scholars Intern

UCF's program provided me the opportunity to expedite my student experience while attaining practical experience working within local health systems."

— Daniel Barr, V.P. at National Children's Hospital, M.S. in Health Sciences, Health Services Administration Track ('04)

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