The Graduate School
Meet Our Staff
Dr. Carl Fox
Dean
e-mail: Carl Fox
Donna Negaard
Fiscal and Student Services Manager
Responsible for: Student Issues, Problem Resolution, Probation/Suspension, Policies & Procedures, Policy Interpretation, University Withdrawals, Faculty Assistance, Graduate Council, Drop/Adds, Petitions, Fiscal Management.
Phone: (406) 994-4147
e-mail: Donna Negaard
Laura Collins
Systems Analyst
Responsible for: Graduate Reporting/Statistics, Computer Support and Training, Research and Implement Software/Hardware Solutions, Web Site Management, Database Management, Document Imaging Management, Electronic Thesis & Dissertation (ETD) Project Coordination, Banner Student Module Team Liaison, Listserv Maintenance, Thesis/Dissertation Announcements
Phone: (406) 994-7442
e-mail: Laura Collins
Kaylee Ranck
Admissions Director
Responsible for: Application Requirements, Graduate Admission Letters, Application Fees, Application Processing, Residency Requirements, Student Correspondence, GRE & TOEFL Information, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Graduate Recruitment
Phone: (406) 994-4607
e-mail: Kaylee Ranck
Andrew Ranck
Admissions Coordinator, Interim
Responsible for: Application Requirements, Graduate Admission Letters
Phone: (406) 994-5561
e-mail: Andrew Ranck
Jennifer Miller
Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Advisor, (Interim, part time)
Responsible for: Review of Formatting of Thesis and Dissertations
Phone: (406) 994-4145
e-mail: gradformatting@montana.edu
Amanda Brown
Graduate Program Officer
Responsible for: Graduation Requirements, Applications for Advanced Degree, Graduate Committee Review, Appointing Graduate Representatives, Program Review & Approval, Comprehensive Exam & Defense of Thesis Requirements
Phone: (406) 994-6673
e-mail: Amanda Brown
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Accountant
Responsible for: Financial Accounting, Fiscal Policy & Procedure, Travel
Phone: (406) 994-4145
Mary Kay West
Administrative Associate
Responsible for: Phone & Walk-In Inquiries, Schedule Appointments, Assistance with New Student Welcome Dinners, Notary Public (please call for an appointment), Process Student Forms & Course Requests, Staff Support
Phone: (406) 994-4145
e-mail: Mary Kay West
Lauren Cerretti
Graduate Writing Tutor
The graduate writing tutor’s purpose is to improve the quality of graduate level writing at MSU, either in the form of theses and dissertations or lab reports and term papers. The tutor accepts appointments from all departments and colleges at MSU.
Phone: (406) 994-4145 or (406) 994-5312 , Renne Library room 414
e-mail: msu.grad.tutor@gmail.com
Graduate Writing Tutor Website
Vacant
Media & Information Specialist
Responsible for: Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Event Planning, Publications, Copywriting, Editing, Communications & Public Affairs Liaison.
Phone: (406) 994-4145
