Dr. Lynn Franken

Interim Provost

A national search for the provost position is underway this summer. Questions? Contact the Provost’s Office, 509-963-1400.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charlene Andrews

Faculty Relations Coordinator

Charlene.Andrews@cwu.edu
509-963-1271

 

 

 

 

 

As the Faculty Relations Coordinator, Charlene provides professional contract support for and collaboration with the Provost, Academic Deans, appointing authorities, and others involved in faculty employment and evaluation.  Charlene serves as a labor negotiator responsible for developing and implementing CWU faculty labor relations and collective bargaining policies and strategies.  She is responsible for the oversight of and compliance with the faculty collective bargaining agreement.  In addition to her collective bargaining responsibilities, Charlene is the liaison between all parties involved with faculty workloads and evaluations.  She coordinates and provides oversight for reappointment, tenure, promotion, and post tenure review.  Charlene’s past experiences include K-12, R&D, banking and ranching.

Kevin Archer

Dean, Graduate Studies and Research

Kevin.Archer@cwu.edu
509-963-3100

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kevin Archer is the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research.  He joined the faculty at CWU in September 2012 as Chair of the Department of Geography after serving for many years in the same capacity at the University of South Florida.  At the latter institution he chaired a department with 21 faculty which offered a Ph.D., three Masters, and two Bachelor’s degrees as well as three graduate and undergraduate certificates in Geography, Environmental Science and Policy, and Urban and Regional Planning.  He received his Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins University and Masters degree from McGill University.  Dr. Archer has published widely on globalizing cities and polities, the social construction of the environment, and urban and regional development and policy.

Paul Ballard

Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies

Paul.Ballard@cwu.edu
509-963-1411

 

 

 

 

Paul Ballard joined Central Washington University as the Dean of the College of Education and Professional studies in April 2015. Prior to his arrival at CWU he was the Associate Dean of the College of Professional Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver. He spent his last three months at MSU Denver serving as the acting Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management. Previously he worked at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan where he served as assistant dean, department chair, program director and faculty. He has over twenty years of experience in program and student learning outcome assessment. He currently serves as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission and has over twelve years of experience in accreditation as a site visitor for specialized program agencies. His academic background includes exercise physiology, athletic administration, and athletic training.

 

Gail Mackin

Associate Provost, Undergraduate and Faculty Affairs

Gail.Mackin@cwu.edu
509-963-1404

 

 

 

 

 

Gail Mackin joined Central Washington University as the associate provost for undergraduate and faculty affairs in 2017.  Gail previously served as senior associate dean for the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern Kentucky University (NKU).  While at NKU, she also held the position of interim department chair of the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics and director of Project SOAR, a National Science Foundation funded scholarship program for STEM majors with financial need.

Gail earned her PhD and MS in mathematics from Virginia Tech and has a BS in mathematics and physics from Keene State College in New Hampshire.  As an applied mathematician, her research spans various disciplines including continuum mechanics, ecology and geology.  A dedicated teacher, research mentor and advisor, Gail has been recognized by the Mathematical Association of America Kentucky Section with the Distinguished College or University Mathematics Teacher of the Year.

Tim Englund

Dean, College of the Sciences

Timothy.Englund@cwu.edu
509-963-1866

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Tim Englund received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University and his B.S. from Grand Valley State University. He has been a member of the mathematics faculty since 1998. His current primary research interests include interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues in Nutrition & Health Sciences examining elementary school lunches. Previous research has focused on the representation theory of Chevalley groups. Prior to joining the Dean's office, he served as the chair of the Mathematics Department and as the Faculty Coordinator for the Ronald E. McNair Program at CWU.

John Logwood

Interim Senior Academic Finance Manager

John.Logwood@cwu.edu
509-963-2943

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Bernadette Jungblut

Associate Provost, Accreditation, Academic Planning, and Assessment

Bernadette.Jungblut@cwu.edu
509-963-1404

 

 

 

 

 

Bernadette Jungblut is associate provost for accreditation, academic planning, and assessment. She is responsible for university efforts in the areas of accreditation, academic program planning and assessment, strategic planning, and general education. Prior to coming to CWU, Jungblut served as West Virginia University’s executive director for academic success initiatives and the first-year experience, and as university assessment officer in the Office of the Provost.
Jungblut received her bachelor’s degree at Binghamton University and her master’s and PhD degrees at Rice University, all in political science.

Ediz Kaykayoglu

Interim Associate Provost, Extended Learning & Outreach

Ediz.Kaykayoglu@cwu.edu
509-963-3625

 

 

 

 

Ediz Kaykayoglu previously served as faculty and the director of Education Abroad at Kent State University.  He has worked in higher education since 2003 and has expertise in computer technology, educational technology, and international education.

Ediz became director of Education Abroad in 2015 and was the assistant director of the program for two years prior. He was Education Abroad manager from 2010 to 2013 and special assistant to the executive director of the Office of Global Education at Kent State from 2009-2010. He also taught information technology courses at Kent State from 2003-2006. 

Ediz has a BS in computer engineering from Bahcesehir University in Istanbul, Turkey, and a master’s degree in computer technology from Kent State University. He is currently pursuing his PhD in instructional technology education at Kent State, focusing his research on evaluating online intervention methods to enhance cultural intelligence.

Anne Cubilie

Executive Director, Douglas Honors College

Anne.Cubilie@cwu.edu
509-963-1440

 

 

 

 

 

Anne Cubilié moved to CWU in August of 2013 following 10 years working for the United Nations. Dr. Cubilie was Director of the CWU William O. Douglas Honors College (DHC) for two years, moving to the position of Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Extended Learning in 2015. After two years as Associate Provost, Dr. Cubilie returned to her position at the DHC to work more closely with students and faculty on the shared educational mission of the university. At the United Nations, Dr. Cubilie worked in humanitarian response and development policy both at headquarters and in the field. She joined the United Nations from Georgetown University, where she was an assistant professor. Throughout her time at the United Nations, Dr. Cubilié maintained close ties to the academy and a consistent interest in bridging the gap between academic research and the political and policy considerations of international aid.

Dr. Cubilie has lived and worked in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Egypt. Her book, Women Witness Terror: Testimony and the Cultural Politics of Human Rights, reads testimony by women survivors of war and human rights abuse through critical frameworks of ethics, trauma and witnessing. She received her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and her BA from the University of Oregon, graduating from the Robert D. Clark Honors College.

Rebecca Lubas

Dean, James E. Brooks Library

Rebecca.Lubas@cwu.edu
509-963-1981

 

 

 

 

Rebecca Lubas joins CWU as the Dean of Libraries. Previously she served as associate dean of the library at The Claremont Colleges in California, since 2014 and prior to that was director of discovery, acquisitions, and consortial services and associate professor at the University of New Mexico and head of cataloging and metadata services at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Lubas holds a BA from the University of Notre Dame, an MLIS from Louisiana State University, and an MA in English from Ball State University. She is editor of Practical Strategies for Cataloging Departments, co-editor of Practical Strategies for Academic Library Managers, and co-author of The Metadata Manuel and The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management. She was awarded a Fulbright Specialist grant to conduct training at the University Library in Kosovo in 2016.

Jeff Stinson

Dean, College of Business

Jeff.Stinson@cwu.edu
509-963-1950

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Jeffrey Stinson is the Dean of the Central Washington University College of Business.  Prior to serving as Dean, Dr. Stinson served as Associate Dean of the College of Business for 3 ½ years, and Chair of the Management Department for 3 years.  He has been a member of the Marketing faculty at CWU since 2008.

Dr. Stinson received his Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Oregon, and served on the faculty at North Dakota State University for three years prior to joining CWU.  His research centers on the influence of intercollegiate athletics programs on the fundraising for both athletic and academic programs at colleges and universities.  He teaches Sport Business and Marketing courses at CWU.
 

Jill Hernandez

Dean, College of Arts & Humanities

Jill.Hernandez2@cwu.edu
509-963-1858

 

 

 

 

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Gregg Heinselman

Dean, Student Success

Gregg.Heinselman@cwu.edu 
509-963-1734

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reporting to the Provost, Gregg Heinselman serves at the Dean of Student Success, working to provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the Office of the Dean of Student Success.  Student Success provides students educationally-purposeful programs, events, services and activities that promote academic, personal, and professional growth within and beyond the classroom.

The Dean of Student Success provides direct leadership to the Associate Dean for Student Living, the Associate Dean for Health and Wellness, the Associate Dean for Student Development and Achievement, the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and the Director of Academic Success Initiatives.  Indirect support is provided to a comprehensive array of services including; Disability Services, Orientation and Transition Programs, Student Involvement, Housing and Residence Life, Wellness Center, Recreation, Student Counseling Services, Student Medical Services, Career Services, Gear Up, College Assistant Migrant Program, Learning Commons, Professional Advising, Exploratory Advising, Academic Achievement, and the Veterans Center.

The Dean of Student Success serves as a member of the Provost’s Council, Dean’s Council, President’s Budget Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee, Ethics Advisory Committee, Retention Team, Strategic Enrollment Management Planning Team, and the Title IX Committee. The position serves as a liaison to shared governance and provides direct support to Associated Students of Central Washington University.

Walter Szeliga

Chair, Faculty Senate

Walter.Szeliga@cwu.edu
509-963-2705

 

 

 

 

 

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Eric Cheney

Chair, Academic Department Chairs Organization (ADCO)

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Eric.Cheney@cwu.edu
509-963-1227

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Anne Smethurst

Provost Council Support Staff

Anne.Smethurst@cwu.edu
509-963-1400

 

 

 

 

 

Anne is the Administrative Assistant 3, providing coordination and managing general office operations for the Office of the Provost.  She demonstrates professionalism and courtesy in dealing with students, faculty, staff, and external entities.  Anne provides clerical and administrative support to the Provost, the Faculty Relations Coordinator, and the Senior Academic Financial Manager. She works closely with other staff in the Office of the Provost on a variety of issues and projects