W&L First-Generation Directory

Associate Professor of Politics

• Huntley Hall 320
• Email: alexanderb@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8054

Alexander teaches courses primarily in U.S. government and international relations. He has more than 20 years of professional experience and is the director or the W&L Washington Term, held in Washington, DC, each Spring.

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John T. Herwick, M.D. Professor of Chemistry

• Science Addition A329
• Email: altyl@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8927

Alty teaches courses in upper-level chemistry, primarily organic. Her research focuses on laboratory instruction in chemistry.

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Robert E. Sadler, Jr. Professor of Economics

• Huntley Hall 313
• Email: andersonm@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8971

Anderson teaches courses on international trade, finance and econometrics. He researches topics in international trade such as how firm-level decisions affect state-level poverty in India.

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Director of Athletics Communications

• Email: sanderson@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8676

Assistant Director of Law School Admissions

• Email: andrewsj@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8569

S. Blount Mason Jr. Professor of Spanish

• Tucker Hall 304
• Email: barnettj@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8950

Barnett teaches courses in Spanish language, translation, and Spanish-American literature and culture. His research deals with modern Latin American narrative and cultural studies as well as literary translation.

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Director of Employment

• 2 S Main B01
• Email: sbowers@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8579

Athletic Equipment Services Manager

• Email: sbrandy@wlu.edu

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

• Chavis Hall 113A
• Email: jbroda@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8805

Broda’s research interests include modelling of carbon content of ecosystems, population dynamics, catastrophes, stochastic processes and dynamical systems. His most recent scholarship has focused on employing statistical methods to study semi-stochastic processes.

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Associate Dean of Students

• Elrod Commons 360
• Email: rbryant2@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-4111

Ronda serves as the primary resource for first-years. She brings 20 years of professional experience in a number of areas, including advising and academic support.

Assistant Director of Student Leadership

• Elrod Commons 214
• Email: hbustos@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8251

Heidi is responsible for supporting First-Generation students and developing programming that enhances their experiences. She also serves as the advisor for the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations and supports theme houses and cultural student organizations to create more visibility, programming and student engagement.

Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development, Pre-Health Professions

• Email: bcarr@wlu.edu

As the primary pre-health advisor, Brittany works with students and alumni as they explore, prepare for, and apply to graduate health professions programs. She assists with personal statement evaluation and mock interviews and manages the letters collection process.

Deputy Chief Information Officer

• Email: kchapman@wlu.edu

Associate Professor of Mathematics

• Chavis Hall 102
• Email: ccolbert@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8655

Colbert teaches courses on calculus, proof-writing, abstract algebra and commutative ring theory. His research focuses on understanding which geometric shapes correspond to certain algebraic structures.

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Laboratory Technician and Research Specialist

• Howe Hall 215
• Email: comptonc@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8850

Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy

• Washington Hall 315
• Email: bconley@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8195

Professor of Chemistry

• Science Addition A330B
• Email: desjardins@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8873

Desjardins teaches courses in general and physical chemistry. His research interests include statistical mechanics, nonlinear dynamics, and chemical kinetics.

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Professor of Mathematics

• Chavis Hall 207
• Email: finchc@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8209

Finch-Smith teaches many courses including calculus, the art of mathematics, and algebra. Her research is in number theory, and she often works with students on research projects in a variety of topics.

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Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

• Science Addition A427
• Email: friendk@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8616

Kyle Friend teaches courses on genetic engineering and biochemistry at all levels. His research uses mouse embryonic stem cells to investigate how mRNA translation and stability are regulated as stem cells differentiate into other cell types.

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Visiting Assistant Professor of English

• Payne Hall 309
• Email: fuentesf@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-4990

Fuentes teaches entry level writing courses as well as topics in creative writing. He has researched Spanish-American literature and privilege in America.

Dean for Student Engagement and Leadership

• Elrod Commons 212
• Email: tfutrell@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8766

Tammy is responsible for providing leadership and vision for student programming, services and initiatives within the division of Students Affairs.

Research Archaeologist and Instructor of Anthropology

• Newcomb Hall 204
• Email: gaylordd@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8378

Gaylord teaches courses in archaeology including Field Methods in Archaeology and Discovering W&L’s Origins Using Historical Archaeology. He researches the anthropological analysis of property ownership and land use.

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Jackson T. Stephens Professor of Economics

• Huntley Hall 212
• Email: goldsmitha@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8970

Goldsmith’s courses are often interdisciplinary and draw from insights in other disciplines to foster a deeper understanding of topics in economics.

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Writer

• Email: kgoodwin@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8958

Kelsey is a writer for W&L’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs and a member of the After Class podcast team. Kelsey spent 12 years in Student Affairs at W&L, most recently serving as Director of Student Activities. In her spare time she is a traveler, yoga instructor, and parent.

Director of Admissions Operations

• Email: agross@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8710

Associate Dean of Students and Dean of Juniors and Seniors

• Email: mhobbs@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-4408

Megan serves as the primary resource for juniors, seniors, and transfer students, developing partnerships and offering programs and resource referrals that will complement and enhance their college experience. In addition to her work as a class dean, she serves as co-director of the AIM initiative and co-adviser to the LEAD Program.

Executive Assistant

• Washington Hall 301
• Email: lhurt@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8530

AIM Program Co-Director, John T. Perry Professor of Biology and Research Science

• Howe Hall 405
• Email: iansonh@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8974

Professor I’Anson teaches courses in fundamentals of biology, animal physiology, microanatomy, reproductive physiology and neuroendocrinology. She also supervises W&L students in the Biology Department’s St. Andrews-W&L Partnership Program. She is currently researching the neurobiology of puberty.

Professor of Accounting and Head of the Department

• Holekamp Hall 109
• Email: irania@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8628

Irani teaches courses in financial accounting. His research focuses on issues related to voluntary disclosure, earnings management, financial restatements, executive compensation, insider trading and standard setting.

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Assistant Director, Study Abroad Advisor

• Ruscio Center for Global Learning 143
• Email: cirby@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8193

Cindy Irby joined the Center for International Education in 2016 and helps students studying abroad for full terms to identify programs that match their personal, academic, and cultural goals. Cindy assists students from all majors with all phases of the study abroad process, from applying, pre-departure preparation, to returning to W&L and incorporating their experience into their future goals.

Assistant Professor of PE & Assistant Football Coach

• Email: vjohnson@wlu.edu

Director of Health Promotion

• Elrod Commons 235
• Email: jkaufman@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-4501

Associate Dean of the College; Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

• Simpson House
• Email: larivieref@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8746

LaRiviere’s courses include Teaching Inquiry in the Local Schools, Mechanisms of Cancer and Advanced Biochemistry. Each summer, he also supervises a number of research students.

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Executive Assistant

• Email: fgiraldopradodelewis@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8746

Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications

• Email: locyt@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8434

Locy teaches courses on covering the courts and law, news writing, in-depth reporting, multimedia storytelling design and sports journalism. She was previously a journalist for 25 years, covering primarily the federal court system.

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Associate Dean of Admissions

• Email: gloughhead@wlu.edu
• Text: 540-254-5812

Johnson Professor of Entrepreneurship and Leadership and Director of the Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship

• Hopkins House 201
• Email: jmargalus@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8610

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Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Dean of Sophomores and Juniors

• Elrod Commons 354
• Email: kmccoil@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-4817

Dean McCoil serves as the primary resource for Sophomores, Juniors, and all new transfer students. In addition to his role as the Dean of Sophomores and Juniors, Dean McCoil oversees the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (formerly Greek Life) and serves as the primary advisor to the Interfraternity Council (IFC).

Assistant Professor of English and Core Faculty in Africana Studies

• Washington Hall 108
• Email: dmillan@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8759

Millan teaches upper-level courses in black diasporic literature. He has researched 19th- and 20th-century American and African-American literature and culture, black studies, performance studies, and theories of laughter and comedy.

Associate Professor of Education

• Newcomb Hall 107
• Email: moffae@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8778

Moffa teaches courses on the foundations of education, methods for middle and secondary education, and fieldwork in education. He has researched rural education, global and digital citizenship, and teaching controversial issues.

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Provost Faculty Fellow and John K. Boardman, Jr. Professor of Politics, Department Head

• Huntley Hall 121A
• Email: morell@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8161

Morel has taught at W&L since 1999. His teaching and research interests include American government, political theory, Abraham Lincoln, Ralph Ellison, and race and equality. He is a pre-law advisor and an accomplished writer.

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Martin and Brooke Stein Professor of History

• Newcomb Hall 223
• Email: myersb@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8776

Myers teaches courses on the military history, Presidential history, the American Civil War, the U.S. South, and public history.

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Senior Associate Director of CPD – Pre-law and Engagement Initiatives Lead

• Email: olanl@wlu.edu

Lorri assists students and alumni of all majors and career interests. Her advising focus areas are pre-law; government and politics; non-profit and public interest; arts and entertainment; and education.

Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Communications; Strategic Advisor for W&L After Class Podcast

• Email: owsleye@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8105

Eric Owsley is the Director of Communications for Admissions and Financial Aid. A 2001 graduate of W&L, Eric has been a member of the W&L staff since graduation in various capacities in Communications, University Advancement, and IT. Eric enjoys podcasts that highlight the remarkable natures of things often overlooked – from the lives of everyday Americans to the intricacies of the human brain to almost anything that has to do with plants, trees, and fungi.

Assistant Dean and Director of Housing and Residence Life

• Elrod Commons 330
• Email: creid@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-4070

Assistant Professor of Biology

• Science Addition H313
• Email: areigel@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8896

Administrative Assistant

• Email: jrepair@wlu.edu

Senior Associate Dean of Students and Dean for First-Year Experience

• Elrod Commons 359
• Email: jrodocker@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8753

Jason is a resource for new undergraduates from the time they commit to W&L to the time they begin their sophomore year.

Assistant Professor of German

• Ruscio Center for Global Learning 240
• Email: jroots@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8828

Regional Director of Development

• Email: drose@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-4381

Danica Rose is part of the leadership gifts team responsible for securing support for W&L from alumni, parents, and friends. She works with donors from Dallas, Texas, central and southern Florida, West Virginia, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.

Assistant Director of Academic Success

• James G. Leyburn Library 108
• Email: ascales@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-4116

Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science

On Leave

• Parmly Hall 238
• Email: hshablack@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-5855

Shablack’s courses include Heath Psychology, Introduction to Data Science: Trends over time, and Emotions, Language, and Culture. Her research examines how our language and various socio-cultural factors influence our attitudes, emotions, physical and mental health, and behavior.

Director of Teacher Education, Associate Professor

• Newcomb Hall 107
• Email: siglerh@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8284

Sigler teaches courses on the foundations of education, teaching methods and childhood policies. Her research pertains to writing workshops, writing across the curriculum, and teacher education program development.

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Executive Assistant and Faculty Affairs Specialist

• Simpson House
• Email: jsircy@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-4869

Assistant Professor of Economics

• Huntley Hall 313
• Email: csmith@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8617

Chantal D. Smith is a labor economist focusing on education with additional interests in stratification economics, urban economics and economic history. She is also interested in the impact that changing climates have on economies largely dependent on natural resources.

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Executive Assistant

• Email: msnider@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8602

Associate Director of Athletics for Finance & Head Volleyball Coach

• Email: snyderb@wlu.edu

Assistant Director of Fellowships and Visiting Instructor of Anthropology

• James G. Leyburn Library 107
• Email: dtatman@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-4855

Associate Professor and Norris T Aldridge Men’s Track and Field Head Coach

• Email: uhlb@wlu.edu

Henry S. Fox Professor of English

• Payne Hall 308
• Email: wheelerlm@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8758

Wheeler teaches courses in poetry, creative writing and speculative fiction. Her research interests include 20th- and 21st-century poetry in English, especially as it involves sound, gender, politics and world-building.

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Head Field Hockey Coach

• Email: willsr@wlu.edu

Dean and Roy L. Steinheimer Jr. Professor of Law

• Email: mwilson@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8502

Melanie D. Wilson is the dean of W&L’s Law School and the Roy L. Steinheimer Jr. Professorship in Law. She writes and teaches about issues of criminal procedure, focusing on the Fourth Amendment, the Sixth Amendment and prosecutors. Before entering academia, Wilson clerked for The Hon. Richard Freeman in the Northern District of Georgia and practiced law for 13 years in both the private and public sectors.

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Assistant Director of Admissions

• Email: jwolfgang@wlu.edu
• Text: 540-254-5809

William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science and Department Head

• Parmly Hall 240
• Email: woodzickaj@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8834

Woodzicka’s courses include Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination, Social Psychology, Psychology of Humor, and Research Design and Analysis. She studies the effects of disparagement humor (specifically sexist and racist humor) and subtle strategies to confront discrimination.

Interim Dean of the College and Redenbaugh Professor of German

• Simpson House
• Email: youngmanp@wlu.edu
• Phone: 540-458-8746

Youngman teaches courses on German literature and language. His research focuses on the German cultural reception of various technologies. Youngman is also a U.S. Army veteran and the recipient of the Bronze Star with “V” device.

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