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The Office of the Dean is in 215 Jordan Hall of Science, which is located at the south end of the building. View the dean's office organizational chart .
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The Dean, Associate, and Assistant Deans
Santiago Schnell, D.Phil.
William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science
Santiago Schnell, D.Phil.
William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science
215 Jordan Hall of Sciencesschnel2@nd.edu
Santiago Schnell is the William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame. His appointment by University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. began in September 2021.
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Patricia A. Champion, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research, Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
Patricia A. Champion, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research, Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
215 Jordan Hall of Sciencepchampio@nd.edu
Patricia Champion is the associate dean for research, graduate and postdoctoral studies and a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. She directs the research, graduate and postdoctoral affairs of the College of Science, and is liaison to the Notre Dame Research and the Graduate School.
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Rev. James Foster, C.S.C, M.D.
Associate Dean
Center for Health Advising, 219 Jordan Hall of Sciencejfoster4@nd.edu
Father Foster directs the Center for Health Sciences Advising and serves as chair of the preprofessional studies program.
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J. Daniel Gezelter, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Education and Undergraduate Programs
J. Daniel Gezelter, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Education and Undergraduate Programs
215 Jordan Hall of Sciencegezelter@nd.edu
J. Daniel Gezelter is the associate dean for undergraduate studies and a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
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Kathleen J. S. Kolberg, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Advising and Academic Affairs
Kathleen J. S. Kolberg, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Advising and Academic Affairs
219D Jordan Hall of Science.kkolberg@nd.edu
Kathleen Kolberg is the associate dean for advising and academic affairs.
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Kevin Lannon, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Kevin Lannon, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
410 Nieuwland Science Hallklannon@nd.edu
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L. Arielle Phillips, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Collegiate Affairs
L. Arielle Phillips, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Collegiate Affairs
333G Nieuwland Science Halllphilli2@nd.edu
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David J. Veselik, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Advising
David J. Veselik, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Advising
319A Jordan Hall Of Sciencedveselik@nd.edu
David Veselik is the assistant dean for undergraduate advising. He advises students in all science disciplines as they make their transition to college life, and during their first year.
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Dean's Office Staff
Lotta Barnes
Visual Communications Senior Assistant Director
Lotta Barnes
Visual Communications Senior Assistant Director
215D Jordan Hall of Sciencelbarnes1@nd.edu
Lotta Barnes, visual communications senior assistant director, joined the College of Science in May 2012
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Dawn Denton
Academic Conferences Coordinator
Dawn Denton
Academic Conferences Coordinator
215 Jordan Hall Of Scienceddenton@nd.edu
Deanna Csomo Ferrell, M.A.
Marketing Communications Senior Assistant Director
Deanna Csomo Ferrell, M.A.
Marketing Communications Senior Assistant Director
215 Jordan Hall of Sciencedmccool@nd.edu
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Tammi Freehling, M.S.
Director of Communications & External Engagement
Tammi Freehling, M.S.
Director of Communications & External Engagement
215 Jordan Hall of Sciencetfreehli@nd.edu
Tammi Freehling, director of communications and external engagement, is responsible for managing the college’s communications and events teams, strategic communications, and fostering opportunities for scientific engagement with the public, among other responsibilities.
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Kessa Kearse
Faculty Affairs Program Manager
Kessa Kearse
Faculty Affairs Program Manager
215M Jordan Hall Of Sciencekkearse@nd.edu
Kessa Kearse joined the College of Science as the Faculty Affairs Program Manager in March of 2024. Her responsibilities include coordinating the training and communication for the college as it relates to faculty appointments, reappointments, promotion and tenure policies.
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Samantha Keller
Web & Social Media Specialist
Samantha Keller
Web & Social Media Specialist
215D Jordan Hall Of Sciencesnieves2@nd.edu
Samantha Keller, web & social media specialist, joined the College of Science in October 2022.
Heather Kennedy
Undergraduate Affairs Program Coordinator
Heather Kennedy
Undergraduate Affairs Program Coordinator
319L Jordan Hall Of Sciencehkenned3@nd.edu
Kim Kirkpatrick
Director of Departmental Operations
Kim Kirkpatrick
Director of Departmental Operations
215 Jordan Hall of Sciencekkirkpa4@nd.edu
Kim Kirkpatrick, director of departmental operations, is responsible for faculty affairs, budgeting and finance, facilities, and human resources, among other responsibilities.
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Allison Maddox Slabaugh
Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives
Allison Maddox Slabaugh
Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives
215C Jordan Hall Of Scienceamaddox@nd.edu
Slabaugh works alongside Dean Schnell to further elevate the quality of the college's educational and research programs
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Lisa Mercurio
Executive Assistant to the Dean
Lisa Mercurio
Executive Assistant to the Dean
215M Jordan Hall Of Sciencelmercuri@nd.edu
Lisa Mercurio is the executive assistant to the Dean of the College of Science.
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Joseph Quinn, CPA
Program Director, Finance and Administration
Joseph Quinn, CPA
Program Director, Finance and Administration
215 Jordan Hall of Sciencejquinn6@nd.edu
Joseph Quinn, program director of finance and administration.
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Allen Utterback, MBA
Associate Director, Facilities
Allen Utterback, MBA
Associate Director, Facilities
110 Jordan Hall of Scienceautterba@nd.edu
Allen F. Utterback II, associate director of facilities, joined the College of Science in December of 2008.
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Faculty Directors
Keith Davis
Director of the Digital Visualization Theater
Keith Davis
Director of the Digital Visualization Theater
313 Jordan Hall Of Sciencekdavis10@nd.edu
Xuemin Lu
Director of Undergraduate Research
Xuemin Lu
Director of Undergraduate Research
107D Galvin Life Science Center/Freimann Life Science Centerxlu1@nd.edu
Adam Martin
Director of Postdoctoral Studies
Adam Martin
Director of Postdoctoral Studies
316 Nieuwland Science Hallamarti41@nd.edu
Kelley Young
Boler Family Director of the Mary E. Galvin Science and Engineering Scholars Program
Kelley Young
Boler Family Director of the Mary E. Galvin Science and Engineering Scholars Program
415 Jordan Hall Of Sciencekyoung10@nd.edu
Development
Steven Asiala
Academic Advancement Director
Steven Asiala
Academic Advancement Director
215L Jordan Hall Of Sciencesasiala@nd.edu
Steve Asiala serves as the Academic Advancement Director for the College of Science. His role supports the strategic ambitions of the college, working with Dean Schnell and senior leaders to develop strategic plans and funding priorities for academic and research programs and connecting these ambitions to the passions of University donors to drive philanthropy.
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Ara Parseghian Medical Research Fund
Sean Kassen, Ph.D.
Director
309 Jordan Hall Of Scienceskassen@nd.edu
Sean Kassen, director, is responsible for administering all of the functions of the Fund which includes advancing Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC) disease research, fundraising, managing the grants program, and raising awareness of NPC disease.
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Jamie Boling
Engagement and Communications Program Manager
Jamie Boling
Engagement and Communications Program Manager
215 Jordan Hall of Sciencejboling1@nd.edu
Jamie Boling, engagement and communications coordinator, brings more than 20 years of experience in public relations, donor development, fundraising, training and communications.
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