How the Graduate School at the University of Mississippi Helps Our Students Succeed
The Graduate School at the University of Mississippi is dedicated to making our graduate student experience the best it can be. To that end we are committed to helping our students navigate the ins and outs of graduate student life at the University of Mississippi.
Among the duties of the office are to receive applications, coordinate their review, communicate with prospective students regarding their admission status, maintain academic records, monitor students’ progress, process assistantship appointments, and advise students and interpret academic policies established by the Graduate Council.
- If your a prospective student, we're happy that you're considering graduate school at the University of Mississippi.
- If you're a current graduates student, where here to make sure you have everything you need so you can focus on your education and prepare for your future.
Browse our staff to learn more about who we are and how we can make your graduate school experience at UM the best it can possibly be.
Graduate School Administration
The Graduate School administration are here to assist you throughout your graduate education.
Annette Kluck
- Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of Leadership and Counselor Education
Robert Doerksen
- Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Murrell Godfrey
- Assistant Dean of Access and Opportunity Pathways and Associate Professor of Chemistry
Sandra Spiroff
- Assistant Dean of Professional Development and Communication and Professor of Mathematics
Graduate School Staff
The Graduate School staff is always happy to help.
Robin Bourgeois
- Assistant To the Dean, Graduate School
Michelle Dickson
- Business Manager
Julian Gilner
- Manager of Graduate Admissions
Rashad Hughes
- Systems Analyst II
Jena Payton
- Graduate Activities Assistant
Margaret Pringle
- Graduate Activities Assistant
Tameka Smith
- Academic Advisor II
Tiffany Smith
- Administrative Operations Assistant
Sponsored Programs Personnel
Our Sponsored Programs personnel manage unique programs for the Graduate School.
Jacob Eftink
- Staff Assistant II
Jacquline Vinson
- Program Manager
Graduate School Embedded Licensed Counselor
The Graduate School offers in-house counseling for graduate students.
Caelyn Ditz
- Embedded Counselor