Our people
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.
Deans and directors
Jerry R. McMurtry
Michael Decker
Polly Tohaneanu
Administration support
Jaye Hanselmann-Cox
Graduate admissions specialist / DSO
Morrill Hall, 205
208-885-4001
graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu
Jan D’Amico
Graduate support specialist
Morrill Hall, 104
jdamico@uidaho.edu
Brittany Dodson
Graduate support specialist
Morrill Hall, 104
bdodson@uidaho.edu
Amanda Palmer
Graduate support assistant
Morrill Hall, 201A
acpalmer@uidaho.edu
Molly Sheffler
Electronic thesis and dissertation advisor
Morrill Hall, 104
msheffler@uidaho.edu
Stephanie Thomas
Assistant to the dean
Morrill Hall, 104
208-885-6244
slthomas@uidaho.edu
Alissa Korsak
Marketing and communications manager
208-771-0821
akorsak@uidaho.edu
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.