Montana State University

The Graduate School

Montana State University
P.O. Box 172580
Bozeman, MT 59717-2580

Tel: (406) 994-4145
Toll Free: 1-800-255-7962
Fax: (406) 994-4733
E-mail: gradschool@montana.edu
Location: 108 Montana Hall

Dean:

Dr. Ronald W. Larsen, Interim Dean

The Graduate School

Meet Our Staff

Dr. Ronald W. Larsen, Interim Dean
e-mail: Ron Larsen

Maya Bronston, Accountant
Responsible for: Financial Management, Graduate School budget, Fiscal Policy & Procedure, Travel, EPAFs, & Graduate Assistantship Agreement Forms (GAAFs), Graduate tuition waivers, Human Resources.
Phone: (406) 994-4112
email: maya.bronston@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

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

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
Phone: (406) 994-7442
e-mail:  Laura Collins

Melis Edwards, Admissions Supervisor
Responsible for: Application Requirements, Graduate Admission Letters
Phone: (406) 994-6329
e-mail: Melis Edwards

Jennifer Miller, Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Advisor
Responsible for: Review of Formatting of Thesis and Dissertations
Phone: (406) 994-7518
e-mail: gradformatting@montana.edu

Donna Negaard, Student Services Manager
Responsible for: Student Issues, Problem Resolution, Probation/Suspension, Policies & Procedures, Policy Interpretation, University Withdrawals, Faculty Assistance, Drop/Adds, Petitions.
Phone: (406) 994-4147
e-mail: Donna Negaard

Amanda Round, Admissions Coordinator
Responsible for: Application Requirements, Graduate Admission Letters
Phone: (406) 994-5561
e-mail: Amanda Round

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