The Graduate Education Dean’s Advisory Council exists to support the mission and guide the vision of the Office of Graduate Education. The Council serves in an advisory capacity to review the goals of the Office, exchange ideas, and offer recommendations to the Dean of Graduate Education in key strategic areas. The Board is comprised of prominent, high-profile alumni, individuals familiar with Federal/State research funding and policies, influential industry/community leaders, and educators who are supporters of graduate education.
The Dean’s Advisory Council Chair is a member of the Council appointed by the Dean to encourage collaboration among members of the Council. As Chair, this member leads activities, conducts meetings, and works with the Dean along with the development team, helping guide established goals.
The Advisory Council normally meets twice per calendar year. Meetings will typically be held in Rochester although if opportunities to promote graduate education outside of Rochester become available, travel may be necessary.
Members
Name
Title
Organization
Ryan Bowen, Ph.D.
Chief Technology Officer
NRGXP
Kim Braithwaite
Sr. Human Resource Manager- Americas
Barilla Group
Stan Braithwaite
Ultra Electronics
Rebecca Brubaker
General Mgr.
Harlequin, Inc.
Barb Cutrona
Mary Ann Mycek, Ph.D.
Assoc. Dean Graduate Education, Engineering
University of Michigan
Patty Phillips
President
CLARITY Recruiting and Career Management, Inc.
Anthony Piazza, Esq.
Partner
Barclay Damon LLP
Jimmy Vainstein
Sr. Project Manager
World Bank Group
Twyla Cummings, Ph.D.
Assoc. Provost & Dean
Office of Graduate Education
