Dr. George Fair - Dean of General Studies
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
Syracuse University Mathematics A.B., 1966
University of Pittsburgh Special Education M.Ed., 1970
University of Pittsburgh Special Education & Ph.D., 1974
Educational Research
APPOINTMENTS
Director, Academic Bridge Program, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1999 to present
Professor and Dean, School of General Studies, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1994 to present.
Associate Professor, School of General Studies, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1989 to 1994.
Associate Professor, Special Education Program, School of Human Development, The University
of Texas at Dallas, 1980 to 1989.
Assistant Professor, Special Education Program, School of Human Development, The University
of Texas at Dallas, 1975 to 1980.
Assistant Professor, Special Education Program, University of Pittsburgh, 1974 to 1975.
Instructor, Special Education Program, University of Pittsburgh, 1971 to 1974.
Dr. Elizabeth Salter - Associate Dean of General Studies
Ph.D. The University of Toronto 1984 (Anthropology)
M.A. The University of Calgary 1974 (Archaeology)
M. Museol. The University of Toronto 1972 (Museum Studies)
B.A. The University of Toronto 1971 (Anthropology)
Liz Salter's research and publication record is eclectic: including archaeological faunal analysis, human skeletal analysis, human growth and development and most recently craniofacial anthropometry. Her publications range from site reports to aspects of craniofacial dysmorphology useful in diagnosing children with a variety of craniofacial anomalies. The latter was summarized in "Craniofacial Anthropometry", co-authored with John C. Kolar (Charles C. Thomas, 1997). In 1997 Liz Salter and John Kolar received the PRAXIS Award from the Washington Association of Professional Anthropologists "for excellence in applying anthropology to problems of the contemporary world."
While an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto (1985-87), she was awarded the best teacher in the Social Sciences in 1986-87. She was also responsible for obtaining (along with John Reid) the J.C.B. Grant Skeletal Collection for the Department of Anthropology. At the University of Texas at Dallas, Liz's efforts are divided among her teaching (Bones, Bodies and Disease, Human Female: Biology and Culture, and Humans: Our Place in Nature) and administrative position which centers around student advising. Liz is also involved with the Women's Center, and other campus committees.
Janet Carden - Administrative Assistant
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, UTD, 2004
Mrs. Carden is the Administrative Assistant to the Dean in the School of General Studies and is available to schedule appointments for the Dean. Mrs. Carden can also answer general inquiries regarding the School of General Studies. Email: jcarden@utdallas.edu
Becky Wiser - Administrative Assistant
Becky Wiser is the Secretary for the School of General Studies. She schedules appointments for George Fair, the Dean of The School of General Studies. She is also available to answer any student's questions about the MAIS program.
Michele Griffith - Administrative Assistant
B.S. Information Management and Technology, Syracuse University, 2000
Michele Griffith is the administrative assistant for the School of General Studies undergraduate program. She schedules appointments for Dr. Salter, the Associate Dean, and for the Academic Advisors Janet Collins, Esther Johnston and Irene Marroquin. She also coordinates the undergraduate senior honors program and graduation. She is available to answer any student's questions about the undergraduate program in General Studies
Michele Dunavin - Administrative Assistant
Michele Dunavin is an Administrative Assistant in the School of General Studies to Dean George W. Fair. Primary responsibilities include various administrative duties for the Partnerships for Education of Homeless Children and Youth including data collection input and processing of tutor paperwork, assistance with yearly "Kids University"; in addition to student registration and assistance with UT Telecampus Chess On Line course; travel arrangements, and various other clerical duties. Please call me at 972-883-2057 if you need assistance or have questions regarding the Homeless Program or Chess On Line.
She schedules appointments for Dr. Chizeck, the director of the Internship Program . Students can look at books detailing different internship opportunities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area from her office, GR 2.240. .
Janet Hacker Collins - Undergraduate Advisor
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, UTD, 2001
Janet has been an academic advisor in the School of General Studies since summer 2002. She has "hands-on" experience in Interdisciplinary Studies, having earned her B.A. in IS in the Spring of 2001. Her personal philosophy is that if a student is interested in a particular subject (for example, psychology) that they will earn better grades. Janet tries to work with each individual student to design a degree plan that hopefully reflects that student's interest and guides them towards their academic and personal goals.
Esther Johnston - Undergraduate Advisor
B. A. Interdisciplinary Studies, UTD, 2000
Irene Marroquin - Undergraduate Advisor
M.A. in International Relations: Inter-Americans Studies, St. Mary's Unviversity 1998
B.A. in International Relations, St. Mary's University 1996
Irene Marroquin is an Academic Advisor for the School of General Studies. She works with students to help create a degree plan that suits their educational and career goals. She has also had the opportunity to serve as an instructor for the First Year Experience course, which all first time freshmen at UTD have to take. She is available to answer any questions, concerns or just talk with students about the undergraduate program in General Studies