Interim Dean, Graduate College

Christa Porter, Ph.D.

Interim Dean, Graduate College
Division of Academic Affairs

Education

• B.A., Michigan State University
• M.A., University of Maryland, College Park
• Ph.D., University of Georgia

Job Description

Provides administrative and strategic direction to the Graduate College and serves as the major advocate and spokesperson for graduate issues across the university. In collaboration with other senior leaders at Kent State, Interim Dean Porter is responsible for enhancing graduate education, including student quality of life and student services, program review and development, and policy development and implementation.

Direct Reports

• Student Success Manager, Graduate College, Sekhar Mamidi
• Special Assistant, Alexxus Sidney
   

Contact

cporte24@kent.edu, 330-672-0645

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