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Dean
J. Michael Coleman Michael Coleman has served as Dean of Undergraduate Education since 1997. He is also a Professor of Psychology in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences where he and his students have studied developmental processes in identity formation and maintenance for over 20 years. His primary teaching responsibilities have been in experimental design and statistical analysis. ugdean@utdallas.edu | 972/883-6706 | GC2.200 |
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Cathie Alexander Working within the UT System since 1992, Cathie Alexander began her academic career at the McCombs School of Business on the Austin campus, where she worked as faculty director of the first year experience programs. Her fields of interest include experiential learning processes and student support services which led her to work with the administration of UTD's Undergraduate Education Programs and assist in the instruction of RHET 1101. c.alexander@utdallas.edu | 972/883-6713 | GC2.200 |
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Kristen Blakely Kristen graduated from UTD in August 2006 with a B.A. in Arts and Performance. She began her career at UTD that same month working as an Admissions Counselor in the Office of Enrollment Services. In January 2008 she moved to the McDermott Scholars Program as their new Coordinator. kristen.blakely@utdallas.edu | 972/883-4608 | GC2.200 |
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Tony Champagne Anthony Champagne is Pre-Law Advisor at UTD and Professor of Political Science. He is interested in Constitutional Law, Law and Medicine, Civil Liberties, and Judicial Elections at the state level. Dr. Champagne served as a U.S. Supreme Court Judicial Fellow in 1990-91. He is the recipient of three University-wide teaching awards. Dr. Champagne has written a biography of Speaker Sam Rayburn and recently co-authored a book on judicial politics in Texas. Currently he is writing a book on the Speakership of the U.S. House of Representatives. tchamp@utdallas.edu | 972/883-2927 | GC2.200 |
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Douglas C. Dow Douglas C. Dow is Associate Director of Collegium V and Clinical Professor of Politics and Government. He teaches courses for the CV program in the areas of political and ethical theory, public law, and American politics. As well, he oversees the initiative to recruit and aid UTD students applying for distinguished national scholarships. Dr. Dow's areas of scholarly research lay in political and legal theory. dougdow@utdallas.edu | 972/883-4934 | GC2.200 |
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Anne Dutia Anne Dutia has been a Pre-Law Advisor at UTD since 2006. Anne's prior experience as an attorney, law school admissions officer and private admissions consultant allows her to help students decide if law school and a legal career is a good fit: decide which law schools would best serve their goals: and put together applications which maximize their chances of acceptance into law school. anne.dutia@utdallas.edu | 972/883-6712 | GC2.200 |
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Blake Hamaker Blake joined the Undergraduate Education staff in May 2007. An assistant in the Academic Excellence Scholarship Program, Blake's primary responsibilities include handling all probation matters, as well as administering the housing stipends for AES students residing in on-campus housing. He brings experience in education, having taught high school students for two years in the Dallas Independent School District, and in account administration, having been employed for nearly six years in the bankruptcy industry prior to beginning his position at UTD. Blake earned his B.S. from Howard Payne University (1993) and his M.A. from the University of North Texas (1998). blake.hamaker@utdallas.edu | 972/883-2243 | GC2.200 |
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Ted Harpham Edward J. Harpham is Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and the Director of Collegium V, UTD's honors program. The author and editor of seven books and numerous articles in political science in the fields of political theory, American government and public policy, Dr. Harpham teaches courses in the Government and Political Economy programs. harpham@utdallas.edu | 972/883-6729 | GC1.208 |
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John Jackson Joining the staff early in the spring semester of 2000, John brings a solid background in Psychology and counseling to his job as advisor. John also works closely with the athletic program, serving as the compliance officer for NCAA athletes at UTD. johnja@utdallas.edu | 972/883-6705 | JO4.800 |
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Julia Kacergis Julia Kacergis joined UT Dallas as the Program Coordinator for the Collegium V Honors Program in 2008, after teaching English in the Dallas area for eight years. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and received her Texas State Educator Certification in Secondary English from UT Dallas. kacergis@utdallas.edu | 972/883-4297 | GC1.208 |
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Mickey Lewis Another laugh-a-minute staffer, Mickey manages the multiple accounts that keep the UGE office running. Mickey is responsible for balancing a budget of over $3 million, including the Academic Excellence Scholarship program and other endowments. malewis@utdallas.edu | 972/883-2231 | GC2.200 |
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Megan Malone Megan helps out around the office mostly working with Becky and CV. Megan is a Ph.D. student in the History of Ideas program and is also involved in university’s Creative Problem Solving team. mlm022000@utdallas.edu | 972/883-2231 | GC2.200 |
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Sherry Marek Sherry joined the staff in January 2001. sherrys@utdallas.edu | 972.883.4812 | MP3.202 |
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Margaret Swigert Margaret joined the staff in February 2004. She works closely with Gina Felts in Collegium V and Pre-Law. Margaret also raises guide dogs for the blind, so don't be surprised to see a guide dog puppy in the office! margaret.swigert@utdallas.edu |972/883-4605| GC2.200 |
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Blythe Torres Blythe joined the UGE staff in November, 2004. Previously, she was the Manager of the Education Division in the Department of Psychiatry at U.T. Southwestern Medical Center for six years. Blythe manages the Academic Excellence Scholarship Program and oversees other endowed scholarships -including the Terry Foundation Scholarship Program and the Presidential Achievement Program. kbt043000@utdallas.edu | 972/883-6309 | GC2.200 |
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Eric Welgehausen Having joined the staff in the summer of 1999, Eric serves as the lead advisor for undeclared underclassmen and assists in the coordination of the First Year Leader program in RHET 1101. Eric brings a wealth of experience to the job, having worked at UTA, UNT and Eastfield College prior to joining the staff at UTD. ericw@utdallas.edu | 972/883-6710 | JO4.800 |
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Rebecca Zirkle Rebecca (Becky) joined the Undergraduate Education staff in March of 2006, and works closely with Freshman Admissions. She obtained a degree in Radio/TV/Film from UNT, and has previously worked in television commercial sales. becky.zirkle@utdallas.edu | 972/883-6706 | GC2.200 |
