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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2025, 11:28 AM

Dean's Office Staff

The College of Health and Human Sciences is powered by a passionate team of professionals and student leaders committed to supporting every step of your journey at SIU. Our Dean’s Office provides strategic direction and student-centered leadership, ensuring that the college remains a welcoming, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment.

This dedicated team represents the people behind the purpose—here to help every Saluki thrive. Whether you need guidance, encouragement, or access to resources, we're committed to making sure you feel empowered, supported, and set up for success.

Tammy Kochel
Name
Tammy Kochel
Title
Associate Dean for Research and Personnel
Phone
(618) 453-6371
Email
tkochel@siu.edu
Christopher Mullins
Name
Christopher Mullins
Title
Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
Phone
(618) 453-6368
Email
mullinsc@siu.edu
Chad Waters
Name
Chad Waters
Title
Administrative Assistant
Phone
(618) 453-8840
Email
cwaters@siu.edu
Steph Taylor
Name
Steph Taylor
Title
Senior Director of Development
Phone
(618) 453-4975
Email
stephaniet@foundation.siu.edu
Odessa Colombo
Name
Odessa Colombo
Title
Senior Business Manager
Phone
(618) 453-7280
Email
odessa.colombo@siu.edu
Kimberly Flanagan
Name
Kimberly Flanagan
Title
Senior Business Manager
Phone
(618) 453-8878
Email
kimberly.flanagan@siu.edu
Hannah Arnold
Name
Hannah Arnold
Title
Assistant Director of Development
Phone
(618) 453-4916
Email
hannaha@foundation.siu.edu
Michael Rowell
Name
Michael Rowell
Title
Chief Academic Advisor
Phone
(618) 453-8869
Email
michael.rowell@siu.edu
Julae Grosz
Name
Julae Grosz
Title
Administrative Assistant
Phone
(618) 453-8870
Email
julae.grosz@siu.edu
Anoja Kuruppu
Name
Anoja Kuruppu
Title
Recruitment and Retention Coordinator
Phone
(618) 453-8852
Email
anoja@siu.edu

Directors

The Chairs and Directors in the College of Health and Human Sciences are a knowledgeable and devoted group of professionals who lead their respective Schools and Departments. We are very fortunate to have such a tremendous group of individuals representing us in these roles.
Andrew Croxell
Name
Andrew Croxell
Title
Director, School of Automotive
Phone
(618) 453-9122
Email
dcroxell@siu.edu
Chien-Tsung Lu
Name
Chien-Tsung Lu
Title
Director, School of Aviation
Phone
(618) 453-8898
Email
chientsung.lu@siu.edu
 Valerie Boyer
Name
Valerie Boyer
Title
Director, School of Health Sciences
Phone
(618) 453-8283
Email
valboyer@siu.edu
Dawn Richards
Name
Dawn Richards
Title
Director, School of Human Sciences
Phone
(618) 453-2462
Email
dawnnull@siu.edu
Matthew Giblin
Name
Matthew Giblin
Title
Director, School of Justice and Public Safety
Phone
(618) 453-6360
Email
mgiblin@siu.edu
Reza Habib
Name
Reza Habib
Title
Director, School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences
Phone
(618) 453-3529
Email
rhabib@siu.edu