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:

Carl Fox

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