Our people at COGS

Meet our team

The U of I College of Graduate Studies team is made up of dedicated employees who are committed to supporting graduate students at every stage of their academic journey. Our employees work closely with you to ensure your success and wellbeing and will help with everything from graduate funding and academic advising to student wellness and professional development.

Explore the directory below to connect with the people who support your graduate experience, or contact us directly at cogs@uidaho.edu or 208-885-2647.

College of Graduate Studies faculty

Deans and directors

  • Jerry R. McMurtry

    Dean of the College of Graduate Studies

  • Michael Decker

    Director of Graduate Student Support Programming

  • Polly Tohaneanu

    Director of Graduate Admissions

Administration support

  • Jan D'Amico

    Graduate Support Specialist

  • Brittany Dodson

    Graduate Support Specialist

  • Jaye Hanselmann-Cox

    Graduate Admissions Specialist / DSO

  • Megan Lolley

    Graduate Admissions Specialist

  • Amanda Palmer

    Graduate Support Assistant

  • Molly Sheffler

    Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Advisor

  • Stephanie Thomas

    Assistant to the Dean

Connect with graduate program faculty directors

With more than 600 dedicated graduate faculty members, U of I is here to support your academic journey. For questions about a specific program or program-specific funding, contact the graduate program director listed on each program’s page.

You’ll find program director’s contact information in the Application Information section at the bottom of each program page in Degree Finder.

Explore programs in Degree Finder