Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
Provost's Office Staff
Hobson. Wildenthal
Executive Vice President and Provost
972.883.2271provost@utdallas.edu
Dr. Hobson Wildenthal has served as Executive Vice President and Provost at UT Dallas since 1999. He joined the faculty in 1992 as Vice President for Academic Affairs and was named Provost in 1994. He serves as the chief academic officer for the university and provides leadership for the academic program, research, and faculty matters. Dr. Wildenthal worked closely with Mrs. Margaret McDermott to initiate the McDermott Scholars Program and has overseen tremendous growth of the University in terms of faculty, research, students, and academic programs.Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1964
Andrew J. Blanchard
Vice Provost, Interim Vice President and Chief Information Officer
972.883.2273ablanch@utdallas.edu
A Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Dr. Andrew Blanchard brings a rich background in electrical engineering and technology transitioning packages development to Academic Affairs. Having served at Texas A&M, UT Arlington, and the University of Missouri, Columbia, before joining the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Sciences in 2001, Dr. Blanchard provides guidance to the academic programs in curricular and faculty development and works closely with the Office of Research in promoting the university's expanding research agenda.Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1977
John J. Wiorkowski
Vice Provost
972.883.2274wiorkow@utdallas.edu
Professor of Statistics and Vice Provost, John Wiorkowski has served on the faculty at UT Dallas since 1975 and has held a number of adminstrative posts across Academic Affairs. His expertise in Statistics has led to a number of consulting partnerships, among them American Airlines, Frito-Lay, Texas Instruments, numerous universities across the state, and federal agencies.Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1972
Edward J. Harpham
Associate Provost
972.883.6729harpham@utdallas.edu
Associate Provost Edward Harpham is Professor of Political Science and Director of Collegium V, the university-wide honors program. He serves as a board member of the Bill Archer Internship Program in Washington, D.C., and helps coordinate the program for UT Dallas and the UT System. He also works closely with the McDermott and Terry Scholars Programs. Dr. Harpham is the author of numerous books and articles in political science and teaches honors courses in political philosophy.Ph.D., Cornell University, 1980
Richard C. Huckaba
Associate Provost
972.883.4067huckaba@utdallas.edu
Mr. Huckaba joined the staff at UT Dallas in August 1999 after 26 years in public and higher education in Tennessee. He joined the Provost's staff as Assistant Provost in 2001 but moved to Enrollment Management and Student Affairs in 2003, returning to the Provost's Office in 2005. Mr. Huckaba has worked with institutional research, PeopleSoft implementation, student advocacy, faculty evaluation, and technological solutions over the years.M.Ed., Tennessee State University, 1980
Abby R. Kratz
Associate Provost
972.883.6742ark024000@utdallas.edu
Dr. Kratz joined the staff of the UT Dallas McDermott Library in 1980 as Head of the Reference Department. Her prior library experience included managerial positions in the libraries at Harvard University, Ohio State University, and the Dallas Public Library. At UT Dallas she served as Associate Director and Interim Director of the Library and Assistant Provost before moving to South Texas to become Director of the Bell Library at Texas A&M, Corpus Christi. She returned to the UT Dallas Provost's Office in 2002 and became Associate Provost in 2008. She currently chairs the Handbook of Operating Procedures Committee and works with numerous projects, all focused on expanding the influence of the University both locally and nationally.Ed.D, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 2005
Inga H. Musselman
Associate Provost
972.883.2706imusselm@utdallas.edu
Associate Provost Musselman joined the faculty at UT Dallas in 1992 after a post-doctoral fellowship at North Carolina State University. Dr. Musselman oversees the faculty records office and the processes of hiring and evaluating faculty and academic staff. She is also in charge of the administration and oversight of the faculty review process. Her research has received support from the American Chemical Society, the Robert A. Welch Foundation, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Mobil Technology, the Semiconductor Research Corporation, SPRING, the U.S. Army, the Department of Energy, and the National Science Foundation.Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1988
Emily A. Tobey
Associate Provost and Nelle C. Johnston Chair
972.883.2791 (Provost's Office); 214.905-3105 (Callier)etobey@utdallas.edu
Dr. Emily Tobey joined UT Dallas in 1995 as the Nelle C. Johnston Chair and expanded her university contributions by joining the Provost office as an Associate Provost in 2008. Dr. Tobey maintains an active NIH research portfolio; serves as a distinguished lecturer for Sigma Xi, the national research society; and holds fellowship in the Acoustical Society of America and the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. She is responsible for coordinating faculty development programs, assisting in university program reviews and serving as the liaison to the Office of Community Engagement and Diversity.Ph.D., Graduate Center, City University of New York, 1981
Simon A. Kane
Assistant Provost
972.883.6964simon.kane@utdallas.edu
Assistant Provost Kane has spearheaded the technological revolution within Academic Affairs with the development of Assessment Tool, Syllabus Submission, Online Faculty Evaluations, Faculty Review, eForms, and numerous other tools to help faculty better manage their obligations to the university. He also created CourseBook to help students find current information about their courses and professors. Mr. Kane completed his MFA in Arts and Technology at UT Dallas.M.F.A., The University of Texas at Dallas, 2010
Serenity Rose King
Assistant Provost for Policy and Program Coordination
972.883.6749serenity.king@utdallas.edu
Assistant Provost King first joined the staff at UT Dallas in 2004 as an award-winning member of the McDermott Library before she joined the Provost's Office's SACS Executive Team in 2006 to help author and edit the university's reaffirmation compliance report. She maintains an active role on the SACS accreditation team and assists departments with developing Substantive Change prospectuses. Ms. King serves as the academic liaison to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, assists faculty and deans in the development of new degree program and new certificate program proposals, serves as policy liaison to UT System's Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of General Counsel, and works with the Office of International Education in reviewing program collaboration agreements. She serves on numerous university committees and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Public Affairs.M.A., The University of Texas at Dallas, 2006
Michael B. Seeligson
Assistant Provost
972.883.4464mbs013300@utdallas.edu
Mr. Seeligson first came to the University in 2002 as a first-time freshman and completed his baccalaureate degree in 2006. He returned in 2010 as a member of the Provost's team and focused his energy on student retention.J.D., University of Virginia, 2009
Vicki Allison Carlisle
Administrative Assistant I
972.883.6751vac091000@utdallas.edu
Ms. Carlisle joined the Office of the Provost in December 2009 to work with the Academic Senate and Faculty Records. She is a native Dallasite but brings to UT Dallas extensive experience from her work with the UT-Houston Medical School and the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Jill Cohn
Administrative Assistant I
972.883.2271jxc121030@utdallas.edu
Arnold Duenes
Administrative Project Coordinator II
972.883.4598arnoldd@utdallas.edu
Mr. Duenes manages academic affairs-related projects and serves as liaison between Academic Affairs and Facilities Management on projects involving new construction or renovated spaces. He assists faculty members with new lab installations, including fit-out, equipment, and new furniture. He brings 19 years' experience in biomedical and semiconductor manufacturing fields.B.S.E.E.T., DeVry University, 1991
Blair A. Flicker
Information Services Coordinator
972.883.6776bflicker@utdallas.edu
Mr. Flicker joined the University in 2007, originally serving as Associate Director of Operations at the Center for Vital Longevity, one of the University's satellite research centers. He studied Computer Science and Psychology at the University of Illinois and is currently working to complete his M.B.A. at UT Dallas.B.S., University of Illinois, 2006
Robert Leeper
Web Coordinator
Robert Leeper joined the Provost's Technology group in 2011 and is the department's website coordinator as well as a front-end web designer/developer. Before working for UT Dallas, he worked for Hardin-Simmons University as the web designer/developer and video producer.B.B.S., Hardin-Simmons University, 2005
Ramona Metcalf
Web Specialist
972.883.6966ramona@utdallas.edu
Mona Metcalf holds a BA in History from Oklahoma University and the Master of Library Science with a concentration in digital libraries from TWU. Ms. Metcalf joined the Library staff at UT Dallas in 2000 but joined the Provost's Technology Group during the ramp-up for the 2008 SACS reaffirmation visit. She has broad experience in digital information management in both highly specialized and traditional venues, a skill set that contributes to her extensive work with eForms, Faculty Review and Hiring, and survey projects in Academic Affairs.M.L.S., Texas Woman's University, 2005
Erin A. Orrick
Information Services Coordinator
972.883.2271eao082000@utdallas.edu
Ms. Orrick completed a B.S. at Texas Christian University in 2001 and a M.A. at the University of Maryland, College Park, in 2005. She came to the University in 2008 to pursue her Ph.D. in Criminology. She joined the Provost's staff in August 2011 and provides statistical support and assistance with managing learning outcomes assessment reports for the Assistant Provost for Assessment and Accreditation. She is a member of the SACS Accreditation Team, and part of her role includes providing statistical analysis and data assistance for the GEMS Center assessment efforts and the Quality Enhancement Plan.M.A., University of Maryland, 2005
Lisa K. Sunderland
Administrative Services Officer I
972.883.2271lks052000@utdallas.edu
Ms. Sunderland has been with UT Dallas since 2005, having spent four years in Business Affairs. She provides extensive support to Academic Affairs in her role as Administrative Services Officer, coordinates leave management for the Provost's Office, manages document workflow, travel, and scheduling for the Provost and Vice Provost.B.B.A., University of North Texas, 1981
Rosa L. Thompson
Administrative Assistant II
972.883.6969rthompso@utdallas.edu
Ms. Thompson has a rich background, bringing her experience as an Avionics Electronics Technician to her work with the Provost's Technology Group, where she is heavily involved with the creation of electronic faculty portfolios and the FacultyJobs application, as well as course evaluations. Ms. Thompson joined the Provost's Office staff in 2008 after serving 10 years in the McDermott Library in the Technical Services Department. Ms. Thompson also holds certification as a Library Technical Assistant from the College of DuPage.B.A., University of Virginia, 1998
William Ulrich
Systems Software Specialist IV
972.883.6957wsu090020@utdallas.edu
M.S., University of Delaware, 2005
Mary Jo Venetis
Director of Academic Catalogs
Dr. Venetis first joined the staff at UT Dallas in 2006 as McDermott Library's Associate Library Director for Technical Services. In 2011, she joined the Provost's office as the Director of Academic Catalogs. She serves as the central administrator for both the undergraduate and graduate catalog programs and assumes responsibility for the alignment of catalog production with policy and academic program coordination. She works in conjunction with the Council of Undergraduate Education, the Graduate Studies Office, and other academic units/programs to gather, update and edit degree program descriptions, course listings and descriptions, registry of associated faculty, as well as university policy and procedure. In cooperation with the Assistant Provost for Policy and Program Coordination, she ensures that the catalogs' "first forty" policy sections are in compliance with HOP, Regents' Rules, and state and federal guidelines and regulations.Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2008
Peggy Woodmansee
Administrative Assistant II
972.883.4791pwoodman@utdallas.edu
Ms. Woodmansee has been with UT Dallas since 1992. She currently supports new program proposals, faculty mentoring, and academic policy dissemination as well as student travel and distance education.B.A., The University of Texas at Dallas, 1998