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Heidi Van Galen
Department Manager
Heidi has accountability for all HR, financial, operational, administrative, policy and planning matters for the Department of History. As team lead she ensures all administrative, human resources, communications, and financial functions and processes are carried out in adherence with relevant legislation, and University policies and procedures.
Kara Brown
Graduate Affairs Assistant
Kara is responsible for the efficiency of the Graduate Program and serves as a resource person for the Graduate Chair, Graduate Committee, as well as for the Department, University and all external contacts. The administrative duties of the GPA include inquiries, admission procedures, internal, external awards and scholarships. Kara maintains all of the Masters and Doctoral student records, financial administration of application fees, Graduate Teaching Assistantship funding and submission of grades, course enrollment, organizing M.A. and Ph.D. Thesis Oral and Comprehensive Examinations. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Kara by e-mail or phone.
Rebecca Hicks
Undergraduate Program Assistant
Rebecca is responsible for advising students in the History program by e-mail, phone, or in-person appointments. She provides information regarding eligibility, course selections, program planning, prerequisites, substitutions, antirequisites, exam conflicts, and appeals. She also coordinates the add/drop activities for the department. Rebecca acts as the liaison and resource person for students, faculty, or other units regarding department policy and Senate regulations.