Graduate Coordinators by College
Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences
361-593-3719 | shad.nelson@tamuk.edu
Dr. Jason Apple, Associate Dean
Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness and Environmental Sciences
Dr. Venugopal Mendu, Chair and Graduate Coordinator
361-593-3722 | venugopal.mendu@tamuk.edu
(AGBU) Agribusiness, M.S.
(AGSC) Agriculture Science, M.S.
(EVSM) Environmental Systems Management, M.S.
(PLSS) Plant and Soil Science, M.S.
(HORT) Horticulture, Ph.D.
Department of Animal Science and Veterinary Technology
Dr. Tanner Machado, Interim Chair and Graduate Coordinator
361-593-4393 | tanner.machado@tamuk.edu
(ANSC) Animal Science, M.S.
(RAMT) Ranch Management, M.S.
Department of Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences
Dr. Bart Ballard, Chair and Graduate Coordinator
361-593-3954 | bart.ballard@tamuk.edu
(RWSC) Range and Wildlife Management, M.S.
(WSCI) Wildlife Science, Ph.D.
College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Brian Robinson, Associate Dean
School of Arts, Communication, and Literature
Todd Lucas, Director
361-593-3401 | todd.lucas@tamuk.edu
(CULS) Cultural Studies, M.A.
Dr. Aniruddha Mukhopadhyay, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2468 | aniruddha.mukhopadhyay@tamuk.edu
School of Biology and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Chang Sung, Director
361-593-3803 | chang.sung@tamuk.edu
(BIOL) Biology, M.S.
Dr. Zachary Mitchell, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-3838 | zachary.mitchell@tamuk.edu
School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Dr. Aden Ahmed, Director
361-593-3517 | aden.ahmed@tamuk.edu
(CHEM) Chemistry, M.S.
Dr. Sajid Liu, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-4253 | sajid.liu@tamuk.edu
(PPHY) Petrophysics, M.S.
Dr. Subbarao Yelisetti, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-4894 | subbarao.yelisetti@tamuk.edu
School of Music
Dr. Kyle Millsap, Director
361-593-2805 | kyle.millsap@tamuk.edu
(MUSI) Music Performance, M.M.
(MUSI) Music Education, M.M.
Dr. Jonathan Cresci, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-4536 | jonathan.cresci@tamuk.edu
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Timothy Oblad, Director
361-593-2206 | timothy.oblad@tamuk.edu
(CRIM) Criminology, M.S.
Dr. Daehoon Han, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-4259 | daehoon.han@tamuk.edu
(PSYH) Counseling Psychology, M.A.
Dr. Abiola Dipeolu, Graduate Coordinator
abiola.dipeolu@tamuk.edu
(PSYC) Psychology, M.A./M.S.
Dr. Ferhat Karaman, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2206 | ferhat.karaman@tamuk.edu
College of Business Administration
361-593-5989 | dalila.salazar@tamuk.edu
Department of Business Administration
Dr. Brent Kinghorn, Department Chair
361-593-4022 | brent.kinghorn@tamuk.edu
(BUAD) Business Administration, M.B.A./M.S.
Amanda Barrera, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2501 | amanda.barrera@tamuk.edu
College of Education and Human Performance
Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling
Dr. Darin Hoskisson, Interim Chair
361-593-3098 | darin.hoskisson@tamuk.edu
(ADHE) Adult and Higher Education, M.Ed.
Dr. Angela Gibson, Graduate Coordinator
956-648-7617 | angela.gibson@tamuk.edu
(DR_ND_DCRT) Higher Education, Doctoral Certification
Dr. Daniella Varela, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-5236 | daniella.varela@tamuk.edu
(EDCG) Counseling and Guidance, M.S.
Dr. Heather Lindstrom, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2430 | heather.lindstrom@tamuk.edu
(EDCM) Clinical and Mental Health, M.S.
Dr. Jinnelle Powell, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-4265 | jinnelle.powell@tamuk.edu
(EDAD) Educational Administration, M.S.
Dr. Linda Villarreal, Graduate Coordinator
361-549-6038 | linda.villarreal@tamuk.edu
(CERT_ED_EDAD) Superintendency, Certification
Dr. Linda Villarreal, Graduate Coordinator
361-549-6038 | linda.villarreal@tamuk.edu
(INTC) Instructional Technology, M.S.
Dr. Jeffery Chernosky, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2440 | jeffery.chernosky@tamuk.edu
(EDLD) Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
Dr. Linda Challoo, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2430 | linda.challoo@tamuk.edu
Rural Mental Health, Academic Certificate
Dr. Jinnelle Powell, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-4265 | jinnelle.powell@tamuk.edu
HEAL Higher Education Administration and Leadership, Doctoral Academic Certificate
Dr. Linda Challoo, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2430 | linda.challoo@tamuk.edu
STEM Education, Doctoral Academic Certificate
Dr. Linda Challoo, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2430 | linda.challoo@tamuk.edu
Department of Teacher and Bilingual Education
Dr. Kathleen Lynch-Davis, Interim Chair
361-593-2837 | kukld022@tamuk.edu
(EDBL) Bilingual Education, Ed.D.
Dr. Norma Guzman, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2675 | norma.guzman@tamuk.edu
(EDBL) Bilingual Education, M.A./M.S.
Dr. Gina Garza-Reyna, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2871 | gina.garza-reyna@tamuk.edu
(EDEC) Early Childhood, M.Ed.
Dr. Fernando Hernandez, Graduate Coordinator
956-212-1044 | fernando.hernandez@tamuk.edu
(EDRG) Reading Specialization, M.S.
Dr. Olivia Modesto, Graduate Coordinator
956-293-8662 | olivia.modesto@tamuk.edu
(EDSE) Special Education, M.Ed.
Dr. Kathleen Lynch-Davis, Interim Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2837 | kukld022@tamuk.edu
(EDUC) Education, M.S.
Dr. Kathleen Lynch-Davis, Interim Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2837 | kukld022@tamuk.edu
(ACP) Alternative Certification Program, Certification
Dr. Kathleen Lynch-Davis, Interim Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2837 | kukld022@tamuk.edu
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Dr. Daniel Burt, Interim Chair
361-593-3062 | daniel.burt@tamuk.edu
(EDKN) Kinesiology, M.S.
Dr. Brian Menaker, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-4437 | brian.menaker@tamuk.edu
Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering
Dr. Heidi Taboada, Dean
361-593-2000 | heidi.taboada@tamuk.edu
Dr. Mahesh Hosur, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs Director
361-593-4519 | mahesh.hosur@tamuk.edu
Engineering, Ph.D.
Dr. Mahesh Hosur, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-4519 | mahesh.hosur@tamuk.edu
Wayne H. King Division of Environmental and Chemical Engineering
Dr. David Ramirez, Chair
361-593-2096 | david.ramirez@tamuk.edu
(CHEN) Chemical Engineering, M.S./M.Engr.
Dr. Patrick Mills, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2089 | patrick.mills@tamuk.edu
(EVEN) Environmental Engineering, Ph.D.
Dr. Tushar Sinha, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-3061 | tushar.sinha@tamuk.edu
(EVEN) Environmental Engineering, M.S./M.Engr.
Dr. Jianhong Ren, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2798 | jianhong.ren@tamuk.edu
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
Dr. Breanna Bailey, Chair
361-593-2369 | breanna.bailey@tamuk.edu
(CEEN) Civil Engineering, M.S./M.Engr.
Dr. Jong-Won Choi, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2025 | jong-won.choi@tamuk.edu
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Dr. Dunren "Daren" Che, Chair
361-593-4973 | dunren.che@tamuk.edu
Dr. David Hicks, Associate Chair
361-593-4276 | david.hicks@tamuk.edu
(CSEN) Computer Science, M.S.
Dr. Maleq Khan, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-3304 | maleq.khan@tamuk.edu
(EEEN) Electrical Engineering, M.S./M.Engr.
Dr. Nuri Yilmazer, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-3304 | nuri.yilmazer@tamuk.edu
Department of Industrial Management and Technology
Dr. Delia V. Rosales, Chair
361-593-4802 | delia.rosales@tamuk.edu
(IMEN) Industrial Management, M.S.
Dr. Md. Monirul Islam, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-4886 | md.monirul.islam@tamuk.edu
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Dr. Mahesh Hosur, Interim Chair
361-593-4519 | mahesh.hosur@tamuk.edu
(MEEN) Mechanical Engineering, M.S./M.Engr.
Dr. Selahattin Ozcelik, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2291 | selahattin.ozcelik@tamuk.edu
(IEEN) Industrial Engineering, M.S.
Dr. Hua Li, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-4057 | hua.li@tamuk.edu
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Denise Neill, Executive Director
361-593-2614 | denise.neill@tamuk.edu
Department of Health Professions
Dr. Maura Krestar, Director
361-593-2005 | maura.krestar@tamuk.edu
(CSDO) Communication Sciences and Disorders, M.S.
Dr. Eric Swartz, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-4937 | eric.swartz@tamuk.edu
(HMNT) Human Nutrition Dietetic Internship Program
Shannon Aguilar, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2205 | shannon.aguilar@tamuk.edu
(SCWK) Social Work, M.S.W.
Dr. Robert Villa, Graduate Coordinator
361-593-4750 | robert.villa@tamuk.edu
Department of Nursing
Denise Neill, Executive Director and Graduate Coordinator
361-593-2614 | denise.neill@tamuk.edu