EC Membership
Executive Council Voting Members: 2026-2027
| Name | School/College | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Biernat, Monica | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | 2027 |
| Bloom, Steven | School of Pharmacy | 2027 |
| Bricklemyer, John | School of Professional Studies | 2028 |
| Cartwright, Paulyn | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | 2028 |
| TBA | School of Journalism and Mass Communications | 2029 |
| Grady, Melissa | School of Music | 2029 |
| Gross, Sarah (interim through Fall 2026) | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | 2029 |
| Mann, Bryan | School of Education and Human Sciences | 2027 |
| Masli, Adi | School of Business | 2027 |
| Niileksela, Christopher | School of Education and Human Sciences | 2029 |
| Ossen, Dilshan | School of Architecture and Design | 2028 |
| Parsons, Robert | School of Engineering | 2029 |
| Scanlon, Edward | School of Social Welfare | 2028 |
Executive Council Ex Officio Members and GPA Staff: 2025-2026
| Name | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Steele, Ric | Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs | Ex Officio Chair |
| Klein, Robert | Dean of Graduate Studies, KUMC | Ex Officio Member |
| Ostreko, Amanda | Assistant Vice Provost for Graduate Enrollment Management | Ex Officio Member |
| Butler, Corinne | Policy Coordinator | Ex Officio Member |
| Reiz, Nicole | Director of Professional Development & Communications | Ex Officio Member |
| Swartzlander, Morgan | Director, Graduate Support Services | Ex Officio Member |
| Chopin, Audrey | Administrative Associate | GPA Staff |