Graduate Studies and Research

Graduate Council Committees

Executive: 

This committee represents the leadership of Graduate Council and serves as the representative advisory body to the graduate dean. This committee meets regularly with the Dean to receive updates about internal and external activities that impact graduate education at CWU. The committee also works with the Dean to strategize/set priorities for graduate studies at CWU.

Megan Walsh - Chair 
megan.walsh@cwu.edu 
(509) 963-3699 
Geography Department

Dr. Hideki Takei - Chair, Procedures Committe 
hideki.takei@cwu.edu 
(509) 963-2617 
ITAM Department

Dr. Emily Rollie - Co-Chair, Curriculum Committee 
emily.rollie@cwu.edu 
(509) 963-2016 
Theatre Arts Department

Dr. Tishra Beeson - Co-Chair, Curriculum Committee
tishra.beeson@cwu.edu
(509) 963-2494
Health Sciences Department

Dr. Donald Wattam - Chair, Academic Standards Committee
donald.wattam@cwu.edu
(509) 963-3075
Curriculum, Supervision, & Educational Leadership Department

Dawn Anderson - Secretary
dawn.anderson@cwu.edu
(509) 963-3108
Graduate Studies Department

Non-Voting Ex Officio Executive Members:

Rodrigo Renteria-Valencia, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Studies & Research
masters@cwu.edu
(509) 963-3100

Procedures: 

This committee reviews applications for membership on the graduate faculty. This committee also sets the standards for membership on graduate faculty (e.g. terminal degree status, research activity, etc.). It considers the applications of outside (i.e. outside of CWU) thesis committee members for temporary 'courtesy' graduate faculty membership. The Chair of this committee also serves on the Executive Committee of Graduate Council.

Dr. April Binder
Primate Behavior Department
april.binder@cwu.edu
(509) 963-2803

Dr. Lisa Ely
Geological Sciences Department
grad@geology.cwu.edu
(509) 963-2177

Dr. Ralf Greenwald
Psychology - Experimental Department
ralf.greenwald@cwu.edu
(509) 963-3630

Dr. Roger Schaefer
Law and Justice Department
roger.schaefer@cwu.edu
(509) 963-3529

Dr. Carin Thomas
Chemistry Department
carin.thomas@cwu.edu
(509) 963-2815

Dr. Josh Welsh
English Department
josh.welsh@cwu.edu
(509) 963-1549

Curriculum: 

This committee reviews changes to existing courses/programs and reviews new courses and programs. It also reviews programs every 5 years to ensure that those programs meet discipline-specific graduate standards as well as standards set by the graduate faculty. The Chair of this committee also serves on the Executive Committee of Graduate Council.

Dr. Amy Claridge
Family and Child Life Department
amy.claridge@cwu.edu
(509) 963-2758

Dr. Breanne Devlin
Family & Consumer Science Department
breanne.devlin@cwu.edu

Dr. Han Donker
Accounting
han.donker@cwu.edu
(509) 963-1954

Dr. Maria Hays
CSEL Department
maria.hays@cwu.edu
(509) 963-2028

Dr. Kelly Pritchett
Nutrition Department
kelly.pritchett@cwu.edu
(509) 963-2786

Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Committee: 

This committee works within the Graduate Council and across the university to address issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusivity that impact graduate students, faculty and staff. This committee engages with various stakeholders to create a learning environment that is responsive to the needs of all students. This committee is a resource for all graduate students, faculty and staff who seek guidance, support, or education on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusivity. This committee strives to identify and promote the scholastic achievements of CWU students, faculty, and staff which focus on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.  Finally, this committee is empowered to examine all aspects of graduate education through the lenses of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. The chair of this committee serves on the executive committee of the Graduate Council.

Dr. John Choi
ETSC Department
john.choi@cwu.edu
(509) 963-1956

Dr. Eric Hougan
EDTL Department
eric.hougan@cwu.edu
(509) 963-1598

Dr. Patrick McCutcheon
Anthropology Department
patrick.mccutcheon@cwu.edu
(509) 963-2075

Dr. Meaghan Nolte
Psychology - Mental Health Counseling Department
meaghan.nolte@cwu.edu
(509) 963-2254

Dr. Christopher Schedler
English Department
christopher.schedler@cwu.edu
(509) 963-3432

Dr. Jennifer Serne
Safety Health Mgmt Department
jennifer.serne@cwu.edu
(509) 963-1067

Dr. Gabe Stryker
Biology Department
gabriel.stryker@cwu.edu
(509) 963-2721

Academic Standards: 

This committee reviews existing and/or develops academic policies and procedures for graduate studies. Examples of policies include: minimum admissions standards, requirements for international students, conditional admits (stated conditions, number of admits/year in program/graduate studies overall), probation, dismissal, and capstone requirements. The Chair of this committee also serves on the Executive Committee of Graduate Council.

Dr. Razvan Andonie
Computer Science Department
razvan.andonie@cwu.edu
(509) 963-1430

Dr. Gayla Blaisdell
Music Department
gayla.blaisdell@cwu.edu
(509) 963-1316

Dr. Marcus DeSienio
Art + Design Department
marcus.desienio@cwu.edu

Dr. Roxanne Easley
History Department
roxanne.easley@cwu.edu
(509) 963-1877

Dr. Mark Perez
Health & Physical Ed. Department
mark.perez@cwu.edu
(509) 963-1919

Dr. Karen Roemer
Health Sciences - Integrative Human Physiology Department
karen.roemer@cwu.edu
(509) 963-2746

Dr. Rory Weishaar
Sport & Movement Studies Department
rory.weishaar@cwu.edu
(509) 963-2265

Additional Information:

• Full list of graduate programs and coordinators

• Meeting Minutes