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	Dr. Douglas J. Palmer, Dean 801C Harrington Tower (979) 862-6649 dpalmer@tamu.edu Doug Palmer began serving as dean for the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University on May 1, 2006, and is responsible for the overall management of the college. He is assisted by a team of associate and assistant deans whose areas of responisbility are outlined here. Assistant to the Dean: Linda Key

	Dr. Christine Stanley, Executive Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs 804C Harrington Tower (979) 845-2718 cstanley@tamu.edu Promotion and tenure Faculty development Faculty searches Faculty evaluation and retention College diversity initiatives Department head consultation Faculty awards Administrative Coordinator for Dr. Stanley: Nikki Cavender

	Dr. Linda Skrla, Associate Dean for Research and P-16 Initiatives 803F Harrington Tower (979) 862-4198 lskrla@tamu.edu Research P-16 initiatives Advocacy and coordination of international initiatives

	Dr. Jim Kracht, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs 212 Heaton Hall (979) 458-3560 jimkracht@tamu.edu Undergraduate programs College-wide teacher certification and accreditation Undergraduate student affairs Graduate academic and policy issues Graduate student recruitment, admissions and retention Graduate student affairs

	Dr. Becky Carr, Assistant Dean for Administrative Services 802G Harrington Tower (979) 862-1342 bcarr@tamu.edu Coordination of assessment activities Technology and distance education Facilities oversight Space planning Parking administration

	Ms. Kelli Shomaker, Assistant Dean for Finance 803D Harrington Tower (979) 862-1922 kshomaker@tamu.edu Budget and fiscal management Personnel/payroll operations

	Dr. Patricia Goodson, Associate Dean for Graduate Program Development 210 Heaton Hall (979) 458-0730 pgoodson@hlkn.tamu.edu Strategic planning for graduate research preparation Graduate student ombudsperson