Meet Our Leadership
Get to know our leadership team who guide the direction of the graduate programs at NDSU.
Maria-Claudia Tomany, Ph.D.
Dean
Dr. Claudia Tomany became Dean of the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies in May of 2016. Dr. Tomany is responsible for the administration of all graduate education activities and graduate interdisciplinary programs. Tomany utilizes her extensive research and administrative experience and collaborative leadership style to support and expand graduate education on campus.
Tomany was the academic leader and executive campus director for the planned Gilbert, Arizona, campus of St. Xavier University. She previously was associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies at Western State Colorado University, Gunnison, Colorado. Prior to that, Tomany was assistant vice president for undergraduate studies and international education at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
She earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Bergen, Norway; her master's degree and doctorate in English and Scandinavian studies at the University of Munich, Germany.
Brandy A. Randall, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Dr. Brandy Randall joined The Graduate School as associate dean in 2013. Dr. Randall leads student professional development and program development and review aspects of the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies. This includes working with graduate programs and the Graduate Council to develop curriculum, and developing workforce and professional development activities for graduate students. Randall is also a professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science.
Contact Our Staff
The Graduate School
Lisa Hauck
Assistant Dean
Recruitment, Admissions, and International Initiatives
lisa.hauck@ndsu.edu
Business and Operations Team
Nonnie Tangen
Business and Operations Manager
(701) 231-5944
nonnie.tangen@ndsu.edu
Katie Larson
Accounting Technician
(701) 231-5101
kathryn.larson.1@ndsu.edu
Admissions Team
Neely Benton
Student Recruitment Coordinator
(701) 231-8476
neely.benton@ndsu.edu
Melissa Ostby
Graduate Admission Coordinator
(701) 231- 7034
melissa.j.ostby@ndsu.edu
Academic Support Team
Robin Cummings Pas
Academic Support Specialist
(701) 231- 8547
robin.groberg@ndsu.edu
Engineering
Interdisciplinary Studies
Science and Mathematics
Melissa Selders-Ortez
Academic Support Coordinator
(701) 231-5945
melissa.seldersortez@ndsu.edu
Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources
Human Development and Education
Kate Nelson
Academic Support Specialist
(701) 231- 6456
katherine.nelson.1@ndsu.edu
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Business
Health Professions
Graduate Center for Writers
Danjel Nygard
Disquisition Processor
(701) 231- 5272
danjel.nygard@ndsu.edu
Kristina Caton
Assistant Director
(701) 231-5264
kristina.caton@ndsu.edu
Enrico Sassi
Director
(701) 231-9382
enrico.sassi@ndsu.edu
Connect with Our Faculty
Find a full list of Graduate School faculty in the Graduate Bulletin. Or find out more about our faculty and researchers through the NDSU Office of Research and Creative Activity.