Dean’s Office
The Dean’s Office works together with faculty, staff, and students from around the campus and with other university offices to develop initiatives, define policies, and uphold the mission of the university through graduate education.
![Dean Michael J. Solomon](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/associate-dean-michael-solomon-300.jpg)
Dean Michael J. Solomon
- Dean
- Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs – Graduate Studies
- Faculty Website
- Contact Dean Solomon
![Associate Dean Rita Chin](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rita-chin-300x300.jpg)
Associate Dean Rita Chin
- Social Sciences
- Faculty Website
- Contact Dean Chin
![Associate Dean Anna Mapp](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/associate-dean-anna-mapp.jpg)
Associate Dean Anna Mapp
- Biological and Health Sciences
- Faculty Website
- Contact Dean Mapp
![Associate Dean Brahim Medjahed](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brahim-profile.jpg)
Associate Dean Brahim Medjahed
- Academic Programs and Initiatives for University of Michigan-Dearborn
- Faculty Website
- Contact Dean Medjahed
![Associate Dean Catherine Sanok](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cathy-sanok.jpg)
Associate Dean Catherine Sanok
- Humanities and the Arts
- Faculty Website
- Contact Dean Sanok
![Associate Dean David S. Sept](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/dean-sept-square-600x600-1.jpg)
Associate Dean David S. Sept
- Physical Sciences and Engineering
- Faculty Website
- Contact Dean Sept
![Assistant Dean Ethriam Brammer](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ethraim-brammer.jpg)
Assistant Dean Ethriam Brammer
![Assistant Dean Emily Swafford](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/emily-swafford-headshot-square.jpg)
Assistant Dean Emily Swafford
Staff
The Rackham Senior Directors and a team of Dean’s Office staff collaborate with the Dean on the overall organization and management of the Rackham Graduate School, including strategic planning and execution, resource management and program development.
- Room: 1120
- Phone: 734.764.4400
- Fax: 734.615.3832
- Email:[email protected]
![Anté Britten](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ante-britten.jpg)
Anté Britten
- Senior Administrative Director
- Staff Page
![Veretta Coleman](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/veretta-coleman-1024x1024-1.jpg)
Veretta Coleman
- Executive Secretary to the Associate Deans of the Rackham Graduate School
- Staff Page
![Tobias Dusette](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/toby-dusette-1024x1024-1.jpg)
Tobias Dusette
- Dean’s Office Project Coordinator
- Staff Page
![Trish Fugate](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/trish-fugate.jpg)
Trish Fugate
- Administrative Assistant Senior, Professional Development and Engagement and Event Planner, Dean’s Office
- Staff Page
![Rhonda Jacobs](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/rhonda-jacobs-1024x1024-1.jpg)
Rhonda Jacobs
- Assistant to the Dean and the Senior Directors of the Rackham Graduate School
- Staff Page
![Kristen Jensen](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/kirsten-jensen-1024x1024-1.jpg)
Kristen Jensen
- Dean’s Office Program Officer
- Staff Page
![Zana Kwaiser](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/zana-kwaiser-1024x1024-1.jpg)
Zana Kwaiser
- Program Officer for Dean’s Office
- Staff Page
![Ann Leffler](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ann-leffler-1024x1024-1.jpg)
Ann Leffler
- Administrative Assistant Senior
- Staff Page
![Jennifer Lewis](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jen-lewis-headshot-14.jpg)
Jennifer Lewis
- Dean’s Office Project Manager
- Staff Page
![Kiara Marshall](https://rackham.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sd-place-holder4.jpg)
Kiara Marshall
- Dean’s Office Senior Administrative Assistant
- Staff Page
![Laura Schram](https://live-rack-rackham-cms.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/laura-schram.jpg)
Laura Schram
- Senior Academic Director
- Staff Page
Faculty Awards
Administers awards programs including the Distinguished Faculty Achievement Awards, Distinguished University Professorships, and more.
- Room: 1120
- Phone: (734 ) 615-0255
- Fax: (734) 615-3832
- Email: [email protected]
Governance
Rackham Board of Governors
The Rackham Board of Governors was established according to the terms of the Rackham bequest, which was accepted by the Board of Regents in September 1935. The bequest calls for the continued existence of this body. The President of the University serves as Chair of the Board and the Rackham Dean serves as Secretary. The three other members serve six-year terms. The Board itself approves the appointment of new members as vacancies arise.