Wichita State University College of Applied Studies (CAS) is welcoming new CAS faculty and staff members and celebrating colleagues that are beginning new roles in the college.

• Dr. Mara Alagic, Interim Transition to Teaching (T2T) Co-Director
• Brooke Allen, TAP Academic Advising Coordinator
• Dr. Daniel Bergman, Interim Transition to Teaching (T2T) Co-Director
• Lauren Bryant, Assistant Educator – Exercise Science & Recruitment and Retention Coordinator
• Olivia Butler, Assistant Educator – Physical Education, School of Education
• Michelle Critchfield, Executive Assistant, CAS Dean’s Office (First Day: August 19)
• Rui Dai, Assistant Educator – Special Education, TALS
• Nicole Dyson-Smith, TAP Academic Advisor
• Dr. Jody Fiorini, Co-Chair, Department of Intervention Services & Leadership in Education (ISLE)
• Joe Mazzara, Director of Esports
• Dr. Philip Mullins, Co-Chair, Department of Intervention Services & Leadership in Education (ISLE)
• Avery Pierce, Esports Program Manager
• Dr. Christopher Proppe, Assistant Professor – Exercise Science
• Dr. Stacy Shipman, Temporary Assistant Professor – Elementary Education
• Tiffany Sowa, TAP Academic Advisor
• Emily Stevens, Director, CAS Advising
• Dr. Mark Vermillion, Chair, Department of Sport & Leadership Studies and Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects
• Maria Wehby, Office Coordinator, School of Education
• Dr. Kim Wilson, Chair, Department of Teacher Apprenticeship Pathways, Literacy, & Special Education (TALS)
• Nichole Woods, ISLE Graduate Advisor & Retention Specialist

CAS is pleased to share the following College of Applied Studies Faculty and Staff Fellows for 2024-2025:

• Corbin Connect Faculty Fellow for Educational Outreach – Dr. Christie Henderson
• Corbin Connect Faculty Fellow for Leadership Development – Dr. Kris Sherwood
• CAS Faculty Fellow for Inclusive Excellence – Dr. Sara Mata
• CAS Staff Fellow for Hispanic Serving Initiatives – Dyana Baca
• CAS Faculty Fellow for Student Engagement – Liv Butler
• CAS Staff Fellow for Student Engagement – Raven Garrison
• Recruitment Faculty Fellow – Dr. Lyndsey Brown
• Retention Faculty Fellow – Dr. Daniel Bergman

The CAS Dean’s Office Staff members are here to support you, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the lower level of Hubbard Hall #113. The CAS dean’s office email address is: cas.dean@wichita.edu and the phone number is (316) 978-3301. Please note that our Associate / Assistant Deans have new titles that align with our CAS Strategic Plan (see below). You are always welcome to contact our CAS leaders with questions or to schedule a time to meet:

• Dr. Jennifer Friend, Dean
• Dr. Heidi Cornell, Associate Dean for Research & Assessment
• Dr. Clay Stoldt, Associate Dean for Faculty & Staff Affairs
• Dr. Bobby Berry, Assistant Dean for Students & Experience

Click here for an online directory of CAS faculty and staff with contact information.