The Graduate College Staff
The Graduate College is responsible for promoting quality graduate education at Florida Atlantic University. Working in conjunction with the university Graduate Council, Faculty Senate, and the individual college deans, the Graduate College works to develop university-wide graduate plans and policies to ensure that academic standards are maintained. In addition, the Graduate College is responsible for coordinating graduate recruitment efforts, processing graduate student admissions, facilitating graduate programs and workshops, ensuring university policies are followed, distributing tuition benefits to graduate assistants, awarding fellowships, certifying all degree requirements are met for graduation, and awarding graduate degrees.
Service/ Contact Information
Karen Finkelstein
Program Assistant
P: 561.297.3624
F: 561.297.2117 / 561.297.1212
Application Status
561.297.3624
International Student Information
GraduateInternational@fau.edu
Residency Information
561.297.1380
Fax: 561.297-0874
Thesis/Dissertation/Plan of Study
561.297.2343
Address
Florida Atlantic University Graduate College
777 Glades Road
Student Support Services
(SU-80, Room 101)
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
E:
graduatecollege@fau.edu
W:
www.fau.edu/graduate
Name/Contact
Charlene Hickson
Coordinator
Graduate Recruitment
P: 561.297.1213
E:
chickson@fau.edu
Responsibilities
- Graduate Student Recruitment
- Information Sessions Coordination
- Meetings with Prospective Students
- Marketing
Responsibilities
- Residency
- Conduct
- Academic Common Market
- Non-immigrant visas (H, L, etc.)
Name/Contact
Joanna Arlington
Manager
Graduate Admissions
P: 561.297.2428
E:
arlingto@fau.edu
Responsibilities
- Domestic Graduate Admissions
Name/Contact
Elaine Berkow
Program Assistant
P: 561.297.0365
E:
eberkow@fau.edu
Responsibilities
- Data Input
- Information Processing
- Application referrals to graduate programs
Name/Contact
Nancy Diamond
Admissions/Registrar Officer
P: 561.297.1210
E:
diamond@fau.edu
Responsibilities
- Domestic Graduate Admissions
- Scholarships/Fellowships
- Tuition Benefits
- Graduate Programs Committee
Name/Contact
Myroslava Skoroden
Program Assistant
P: 561.297.4211
E:
mskorode@fau.edu
Responsibilities
- General Graduate Admissions Information
- Data Input
- Application referrals to graduate programs
Name/Contact
Janelle Petak
Coordinator
Graduate Student Support
P: 561.297.2347
E:
petakj@fau.edu
Responsibilities
- Communications and Outreach
- Student Programs and Workshops
- Graduate Student Association Liaison
Name/Contact
Debra Szabo
Assistant Director
Degree Completion Services
P: 561.297.6065
F: 561.297.1212
E:
dszabo@fau.edu
Responsibilities
- Thesis & Dissertation Final Package
- Graduate College Forms
- Waivers
- Academic Progression Plan
- Degree Audit & Certification
Name/Contact
Angela Lints
Degree Completion Assistant
P: 561.297.2343
E:
alints@fau.edu
Responsibilities
- Plan of Study/MyPOS
- Admission to Candidacy
- Applications for Degree
- Thesis & Dissertation Format Review
Name/Contact
Marie Dooley
Degree Completion Assistant
P: 561.297.1174
E:
mdooley3@fau.edu
Responsibilities
- Plan of Study/MyPoS
- Revisions
- General Degree Completion Information
- General Thesis/Dissertation Information
Name/Contact
Miguel Rengifo
Assistant Director
University Computer Systems
P: 561.297.0228
E:
mrengifo@fau.edu
Responsibilities
- Web Administration
- Report Administration
- Electronic Forms Administration
- Office Computer Support
- Banner Security Officer
Name/Contact
Tony Scott Parrish, MS in MIS
Coordinator, IT Services
University Computer Systems
P: 561.297.4116
E:
tparrish@fau.edu
Responsibilities
- Web Administration
- Report Administration
- Electronic Forms Administration
- Office Computer Support
- Server Systems Administrator
- Audio/Video Media Support
- Banner Security Officer
Name/Contact
Barbara Bebergal
Administrator of Office Operations
P: 561.297.0056
E:
bbeberga@fau.edu
Responsibilities
- University Graduate Council
- Front Desk Supervision
- Payroll
- HR Processes
- Ordering Supplies
- Office Management
Name/Contact
Danielle Rose
Manager, Graduate Tuition Benefits
P: 561.297.2906
E:
drose13@fau.edu
Responsibilities
- Graduate Tuition Benefits
- Graduate College Forms
- Degree Audit & Certification
Name/Contact
Barry T. Rosson, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate College
P: 561.297.0268
E:
rosson@fau.edu
Name/Contact
Susan H. Fulks, B.F.A., M.A.
Assistant Dean
P: 561.297.1211
E:
sfulks@fau.edu
