1. Home ›
2. About ›
3. Office of the Dean

Office of the Dean

View the organizational chart for the Office of the Dean.

• 

  Gregory Crawford, Ph.D.

  William K. Warren Foundation Dean, Professor of Physics

  215 Jordan Hall of Science
  (574) 631-6456
  gregory_crawford@nd.edu

  Gregory P. Crawford joined the University of Notre Dame in 2008 as the William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science and professor of physics.  As the dean, he inspires and directs more than 500 faculty, staff, and post-doctoral researchers in the college, which has 1,500 undergraduate students and over 450 graduate students. 
  
  Prior to joining Notre Dame, Greg was at Brown University, where he was the dean of engineering (2006-2008) and professor of physics and engineering (1996-2008).   His research focuses on soft matter materials, photonic materials, medical devices, displays, nano-science, magnetic resonance, and photonic devices with a focus on human health.  With over 300 research and education publications, review articles, and book chapters, and more than 20 U.S. patents and patent applications, Greg is passionate about translating basic science discoveries into value for human health and for society.  
  
  Greg attended Kent State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, and Ph.D. degrees.

• 

  Nicolle A. Haley

  Executive Administrator

  215 Jordan Hall of Science
  (574) 631-1325
  nhaley@nd.edu

  Nicolle's responsibilities include drafting presentation materials and correspondence on behalf of the dean, organizing special events, managing office staff, and facilitating the faculty appointment processes.

  Nicolle joined the dean's office in 2008 after serving as the Grants Assistant in the Interdisciplinary Center for Network Science and Applications at the University of Notre Dame.  In this role, she was responsible for managing the center’s budget, editing and forecasting budgets for grant proposals, and processing appointments for center personnel.

  Nicolle received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2002.

• 

  Stephanie C. Purcell

  Senior Administrative Assistant

  215 Jordan Hall of Science
  (574) 631-6456
  spurcel1@nd.edu

  Stephanie provides administrative support to the dean and his staff, including managing the dean’s calendar.  She also assists the Executive Administrator with event planning and coordinates travel for the dean and his visitors.

  Stephanie joined the dean's office in 2012 after working for several years as an Executive Assistant for State Farm Insurance.  Her duties in that role included event planning, budget management, sales and production reporting, and various administrative tasks.

Associate & Assistant Deans

• 

  Sister Kathleen Cannon, OP, D. Min

  Associate Dean

  248 Nieuwland Science Hall
  (574) 631-5812
  Kathleen.Cannon.1@nd.edu

  Sister Kathleen Cannon is the Associate Dean for International Studies Programs, Advising for the Science-Education, Science-Business and Science-Computing majors, Diversity Issues, College Election, and Award Committees.

• 

  Bei Hu, Ph.D.

  Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies

  174A Hurley Hall
  (574) 631-6375
  b1hu@nd.edu

  Bei Hu is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and a professor of applied and computational mathematics and statistics (ACMS).  He directs the undergraduate affairs of the College of Science, serves as chair of the college undergraduate committee, and is liaison to the Registrar's Office and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

  His research in the ACMS department focuses on applied partial differential equations, mathematical and computational biology, numerical differential equations, and scientific computing.  Bei studies mathematical models of tumor growth and works closely with the Harper Cancer Research Institute.

  Bei holds a Master of Science degree from East China Normal University and a Master of Science and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota.

• 

  Richard Taylor, Ph.D.

  Associate Dean of Research

  364 Stepan Chemistry Hall
  (574) 631-5674
  Richard.E.Taylor.61@nd.edu

  Richard Taylor is the Associate Dean for Research and a professor of chemistry and biochemistry.  He directs the research and strategic planning efforts of the College of Science and serves as the college’s primary liaison to the Office of Research and the Graduate School.  He also oversees the Engineering-Science Computing Facility.

  Rich joined the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in 1995 as an assistant professor. His research studies the therapeutic potential of polyketide natural products through synthetic and medicinal chemistry as well as microbial fermentation and genetic manipulation.  In 2001, he was promoted to full professor, and in 2008, he was appointed the Associate Dean of Research.

  Prior to joining Notre Dame, Rich was a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University. Rich earned a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Oswego and a Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

• 

  Father James Foster, C.S.C, M.D.

  Assistant Dean

  Center for Health Advising, 219 Jordan Hall of Science
  (574) 631-4890
  James.K.Foster.34@nd.edu

  Fr. Foster directs the Center for Health Sciences Advising and serves as chair of the Department of Preprofessional Studies. He closely monitors developments within the health profession admissions process including new schools, course requirements, and curriculum developments.  Fr. Foster joined the Department of Preprofessional Studies in 1997 and became Chair of the department in 2005.

  Fr. Foster earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Notre Dame in 1977 and earned his M.D. degree in 1981 from the University of Illinois Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine. He completed his training in Internal Medicine (1984) and Infectious Diseases (1986) at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Ill. and was board certified in both areas. After several years in private practice, Fr. Foster entered the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1989 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1995. He also completed a Clinical Ethics Fellowship at the University of Chicago School of Medicine in 1997.

• 

  Kathleen J. S. Kolberg, Ph.D.

  Assistant Dean

  Center for Health Advising, 219 Jordan Hall of Science
  (574) 631-4890
  Kathleen.J.Kolberg.2@nd.edu

  Kathleen Kolberg is an assistant dean for undergraduate studies. She is responsible for student advising, focusing on overloads, transfer credits, and graduation issues. She also advises science and engineering students on preparation and admission to health profession schools.

• 

  Lori Goffeney

  Senior Administrative Assistant

  215 Jordan Hall of Science
  (574) 631-6375
  goffeney.1@nd.edu

  Lori Goffeney is the Senior Administrative Assistant to the associate and assistant deans for undergraduate studies.  Lori works collaboratively to expedite student processes and has a detailed understanding of University policies and procedures.  She provides assistance on issues such as graduation, registration, withdrawals, leaves of absence, and course building.
  
  Lori has been with the University of Notre Dame for more than 25 years.  She began her career at Notre Dame working in the Offices of Student Accounts, Financial Aid, and the Registrar. She has been with the College of Science since 1996.
  
   

Development

• 

  Sean Kassen

  Director for Academic Advancement

  215 Jordan Hall of Science
  (574) 631-4689
  skassen@nd.edu

  Sean Kassen is the Director for Academic Advancement in the College of Science.  He works directly with the University Relations Office to externally promote the priorities of the College of Science to individuals, companies, and foundations. 

  Prior to this role, Sean began working with the Corporate and Foundation Relations Team at Notre Dame in the summer of 2009.  His primary responsibilities included establishing collaborations with foundations, corporations, organizations, and even other institutions. 

  Sean received his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Alma College and his Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Notre Dame.  He has published nine manuscripts in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals, ranging in topics from identifying the mechanisms behind retinal development and regeneration to using zebrafish as a model for developing genetic tools.  Prior to attending Notre Dame for graduate school, Sean performed research for Evanston Hospital, identifying causes of a premature infant disease called necrotizing enterocolitis.

Finance & Administration

• 

  William W. O'Hayer, MBA, CPA, CIA

  Senior Director, Finance and Administration

  215 Jordan Hall of Science
  (574) 631-2948
  wohayer@nd.edu

  William O’Hayer, Senior Director of Finance and Administration, joined the College of Science as its first business manager in 2004.  He is responsible for budget and financial management, marketing communications, human resources, and facilities for the college.  Bill is actively involved in strategic planning and goal setting, ongoing tracking of progress against goals, identifying appropriate resources in support of initiatives, and promoting continuous improvement across the college. 
  
  Prior to joining the University, Bill spent ten years in manufacturing, most recently at Bayer Diagnostics.  He managed manufacturing accounting teams, performed capital budgeting and analysis, originated an internal audit function, and trained extensively in process improvement techniques, including Total Quality Management, Kepner-Tregoe process consulting, lean manufacturing techniques, and Six Sigma Black Belt tools. 
  
  Bill holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, and CPA and CIA designations.
  
   

• 

  Kassie Spencer, CPA

  Assistant Director, Finance and Administration

  215 Jordan Hall of Science
  (574) 631-2577
  Kassie.Spencer@nd.edu

  Kassie Spencer, Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, is actively involved in the financial and human resources management for the college, including budgeting, forecasting, funds analysis, process improvement, hiring, and performance management.

  Prior to her role as Assistant Director, Kassie worked for Crowe Horwath LLP as a Senior Staff Tax Accountant, then served as the Department Administration Manager for the Department of Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics (ACMS) within the College of Science.  

  A graduate of Saint Mary’s College in 2007, Kassie obtained a CPA designation in 2009 and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Indiana University - South Bend.
   

Marketing Communications

• 

  Marissa Gebhard, MNA

  Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications

  215 Jordan Hall of Science
  (574) 631-4465
  gebhard.3@nd.edu

  Marissa Gebhard, Assistant Director of Marketing Communications, oversees all print and electronic marketing communications of the College of Science including the college website, a vast range of printed material, press releases, and electronic communications. She also assists all College of Science departments and academic programs with print and online marketing communications. She joined the College of Science in 2005.

  Marissa earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management from Saint Mary’s College, and a Master of Nonprofit Administration from the University of Notre Dame.
   

• 

  Stephanie J. Healey

  Marketing Communications Specialist

  215 Jordan Hall of Science
  (574) 631-5833
  shealey1@nd.edu

  Stephanie Healey, Marketing Communications Specialist, joined the College of Science in March 2012.  Stephanie works strategically across a broad range of print and online communications channels of the College of Science. She manages the college website, writes and edits news stories, manages the production of professional photography, and directs the work of graphic designers.
  
  Prior to joining the College of Science, Stephanie worked at a community bank in Portland, Maine and was responsible for marketing communications, database management and reporting, media buying, and event planning.  She also implemented and managed the bank’s social media marketing program, which received national recognition within the bank marketing industry.
  
  Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame in 2007.

• 

  Lotta Barnes

  Graphic Designer

  215 Jordan Hall of Science
  (574) 631-2272
  lbarnes1@nd.edu

  Lotta Barnes, Graphic Designer, joined the College of Science in May 2012. Lotta designs a range of print and online marketing communications for the college, its six departments, and its graduate programs, including recruitment booklets, signature event invitations and booklets, conference postcards, online advertisements, and promotional products on behalf of the Office of the Dean.

  Lotta earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from Southern Methodist University in 2003. Prior to joining the college, she worked for advertising agencies in Sweden and New York. She has designed for several national and international corporations.

  Lotta was a competitive swimmer for 20 years and had the honor of representing Sweden in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

Facilities

• 

  Allen Utterback, MBA

  Assistant Director, Facilities

  110 Jordan Hall of Science
  (574) 631-2331
  autterba@nd.edu

  Allen F. Utterback II, Assistant Director of Facilities, joined the College of Science in December of 2008.  His responsibilities include facilities management for the Jordan Hall of Science and the Chemistry facilities, overall safety and security protocol, space management tracking, event planning, renovation planning, and sustainability/continuous improvement planning.  Allen leads the College of Science Safety Committee and is a member of the Continuous Improvement Committee.  
  
  Prior to working in the College of Science, Allen spent almost eleven years as the Administrator of Corby Hall at the University of Notre Dame.  In this position he oversaw the facilities, food service, housekeeping, and automobile fleet maintenance and performed annual budgeting and analysis.  Other experience includes working for the Congregation of Holy Cross as a staff accountant performing investment monitoring, management of human resources, and accounts payable responsibilities.  
  
  Allen earned a Bachelor of Science in Management with a major in accounting from Purdue University, West Lafayette and his Master of Business Administration from Purdue University at Westville.