Academic Affairs announces two appointments

Melinda Lawson, visiting assistant professor of history, has been named assistant director of advising. For the past several years, she has been helping advise undeclared majors and transfer students. In her expanded role, she will assist with retention efforts, the organization of theme majors, special student support services and advising assessments.  

Christine Henseler, assistant professor of Spanish, has been appointed associate director of academic programs. She will work with Dean for Undergraduate Education Kimmo Rosenthal as the General Education Board implements the new GenEd program. She also will assist with recruitment of faculty, student pre-registration for the sophomore seminar and clusters, and advising.