Dean of the College of Graduate Studies
“One of the most fulfilling parts of working in graduate studies for me has been the opportunity to mentor graduate students: helping them develop their technical and academic skills and seeing them become experts in their fields has been incredibly rewarding. Working with highly motivated graduate students and being surrounded by their cutting-edge research also keeps me continuously learning and growing in my profession.”
Random fact: Dr. Mathis enjoys classical music and has taken up playing the classical guitar in his free time.
Manager of Graduate Services
“The best part about my role in grad studies is witnessing our graduate students’ journeys from the initial point of admission all the way through to commencement. Helping them along the way, whether it be with course registration and degree planning, to later down the line finalizing their research with their thesis or dissertation submission, really brings into perspective why I love what I do here at Tarleton.”
Random fact: Brandon enjoys spending his weekends camping and boating at area lakes with family and friends.
Graduate Recruitment Manager
“Throughout my career in higher education, I’ve always most enjoyed helping people reach their educational and professional goals. My favorite thing about Tarleton is that the people are top-notch – I’ve never met nicer folks.”
Random facts: Mweni’s favorite activities are piddling, relaxing, and teaching Zumba Fitness classes.
Assistant to the Dean
“Being an employee at Tarleton has given me the sense of stability not easily found in other work places. I’ve been fortunate to be partnered with professional, conscientious people who have a passion for improving processes in order to help the students that seek continuing education. An added plus is that these are pretty cool cats I get to work with. Not only do they bleed purple, but they work and laugh purple too! Go Texans!”
Random facts: Chihuahuas are Leah’s weakness. (She owns five which have the run of her three-acre ranch.) Another weakness: Pizza.
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
“The best part of working in graduate admissions is being able to assist people through the admissions process and ultimately being able to deliver good news to students when they have been admitted to the College of Graduate Studies.”
Random fact: Coffee ice cream is her favorite!
Communications Manager
“My favorite part about working in graduate studies is watching our students achieve their academic goals. I get so much joy in watching students overcome challenges that they thought stood in the way of their academic and professional dreams.”
Random fact: Addie’s favorite food is seafood.
Technical Communications Coordinator
“My favorite part about working for Tarleton is watching the transformative impact this university has on people’s lives. I have witnessed this first hand with my family, and it is an honor to work here. Go Texans!”
Random fact: Courtney wrote a jingle for the “Don’t Mess With Texas” campaign.
Communications Coordinator
“My favorite part about working in graduate studies is helping people pursue their professional goals. Playing even just a small part in the process is truly rewarding.”
Random fact: Abbie loves almost all sports! She enjoys playing sports as well as watching them.
COGS Graduate Assistant
“My favorite part about working at the Graduate Studies Office is meeting new people and hearing why they are pursuing their master degree. Every person’s path is different and it is exciting to see them accomplish that goal of getting their master degree here at Tarleton State University.”
Random fact: Zach is a pitcher on the baseball team here at Tarleton State University.
COGS Student Worker
“I love being a part of the Graduate Studies office because I get to assist people in pursuing their goals of getting a master’s degree here at Tarleton. Being able to help in any way I can is a rewarding feeling.”
Random fact: Ava has traveled to all 50 states!
COGS Student Worker
“My favorite part about working in the College of Graduate Studies is that there is always something new to learn.”
Random fact: Morgan’s favorite activities are spending time with her family and being outdoors.