About Us
Greetings from Southern Illinois University!
SIU, a vibrant Carnegie Doctoral-High Research Activity (R2) University, is nationally ranked as a public research institution and a catalyst for regional economic growth. We are dedicated to creating and sharing knowledge, shaping future leaders, improving communities, and transforming lives.
As a graduate student, you are part of a select group investing in personal growth. In our transformative academic environment, you'll expand knowledge, make significant contributions to your discipline, and be guided by leading faculty. Embrace the diverse community of artists, scholars, researchers, and educators and utilize every resource available to succeed.
Use your time here wisely. Work hard. Enjoy yourself. Improve the world!
Karen Jones, Ph.D.
Associate Dean and Director of the Graduate School
Graduate School Staff
Constantinos Tsatsoulis, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate School Dean
- Phone:
- (618) 453-4589
- Email:
- tsatsoul@siu.edu
Karen L. Jones, Ph.D.
Associate Dean and Director of the Graduate School
Student Services Building - Room 335A
- Phone:
- (618) 536-7791
- Email:
- grad.deansoffice@siu.edu
Rose M.T. Moroz, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of the Graduate School
Thesis/Dissertation Approval, Enrollment/Admission Statistics
Student Services Building - Room 321
- Phone:
- (618) 453-4570
- Email:
- rmtmoroz@siu.edu
Dayagen L. Beam
Accounting Specialist
Student Services Building - Room 320
- Phone:
- (618) 453-4568
- Email:
- dayagen.beam@siu.edu
Vacant
Graduate School Specialist
Assistantships, Fellowships, Scholarships, GA Satisfactory Progress, GA Student Work Exceptions
Student Services Building - Room 334A
- Email:
- gaoffice@siu.edu
Jane Klucker
SEVIS Designated School Official (DSO)
Admissions & Records Representative
Student Services Building - Room 313
- Phone:
- (618) 536-7791
- Email:
- jklucker@siu.edu
Jennifer McSparin
Graduate Admissions & Records Officer
International Admissions
Student Services Building - Room 315
- Phone:
- (618) 453-4353
- Email:
- jannais75@siu.edu
Elizabeth Benson
Administrative Aide
Graduate Catalog, Graduate Faculty Status, Committee Approval Forms, Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Awards
Student Services Building - Room 335B
- Phone:
- (618) 453-4115
- Email:
- elizabeth.benson@siu.edu
Amy Ramsey
Supervisor of Graduate Registration
Illinois Residency, Withdrawals, PR Status on SIS
Student Services Building - Room 325
- Phone:
- (618) 453-2969
- Email:
- amramsey@siu.edu
John Russell
Supervisor of Graduate Records
Graduation Clearance, Research Paper Approval, Admission to Candidacy, Probation/Suspension
Student Services Building - Room 324
- Phone:
- (618) 453-4529
- Email:
- johnprussell@siu.edu
Le’Mark Russell
Admissions & Records Representative
Graduation Procedures, Departmental Clearance Forms, Diplomas
Student Services Building - Room 329
- Phone:
- (618) 453-4550
- Email:
- lemark.russell@siu.edu
Deon Thompson
Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
Student Services Building - Room 317
- Phone:
- (618) 536-7791
- Email:
- deont@siu.edu
Dana Wise
Academic Contract Specialist
Assistantships, Fellowships, Scholarships
Student Services Building - Room 334
- Phone:
- (618) 453-4555
- Email:
- dwise@siu.edu