Office of the Dean of the College

The Office of the Dean of the College is responsible for administering the academic policies of the College as they relate to students and faculty. The Office supports the teaching, scholarship, and service roles of faculty, coordinates the activities of academic departments, and helps to develop and monitor the budget of the College. The Office also administers international study programs, assists faculty in the identification of grant opportunities and in the preparation of grant proposals, and works with the faculty to shape the curriculum. The Dean’s Office also has a central role in the recruitment and evaluation of faculty.

Staff

 

  • John Gatta
    Dean of the College and Professor of English
    (931) 598-1248
    jogatta@sewanee.edu
  • Larry Jones
    Associate Dean of the College for Student Affairs and Professor of Biology
    (931) 598-1187
    ljones@sewanee.edu
  • Trudy Cunningham
    Senior Consultant for Admission and Advising
    (931) 598-3344
    tcunning@sewanee.edu
  • Cindy Church
    Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College
    (931) 598-1248
    cchurch@sewanee.edu
  • Donna Jo Parker
    Office Program Specialist
    (931) 598-1187
    dparker@sewanee.edu
  • Sonia Kay MacKenzie
    International and Academic Support Specialist
    (931) 598-1884
    skmacken@sewanee.edu
  • Richard G. Summers
    Associate Dean of the College for Faculty Affairs
    Associate Professor of Chemistry
    (931) 598-1917
    rsummers@sewanee.edu