Staff Directory
David Schneider, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Graduate Biomedical Sciences
Professor, Biochemistry
Phone: (205) 934-4781 or (205) 934-2845
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Jessica Watts, NCC
GBS Program Manager II
Phone: (205) 934-7034
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- Manage and update GBS program policies, procedures, and regulations
- Serve as office manager and supervise staff to optimize tasks and facilitate daily operations
- Manage student progress across GBS themes
- Administer comprehensive database of students
- Serve as GBS curriculum manager
- Maintain website content
- Oversee campus-wide recruiting events
Lakesia Battle
Human Resource & Finance Manager
Phone: (205) 934-7810
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- HR, budget, finance oversight
- Student on- and off-boarding
- KRONOS monitor/editor
- Leave of absence
- Withdrawal & dismissal
- Mentor selection
- Tuition & stipend payment (e.g., fellowships, scholarships, & training grants)
- Displaced students
- HR budget & finance data management
Jacob Nance
Admissions, Events, & Communications Manager
Phone: (205) 934-3857
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- Manage recruitment efforts and marketing strategies
- Coordinate and assist with GBS events
- Correspond with prospective students
- Facilitate admissions and application process
- Manage GBS email, social media, and newsletters
- Develop and maintain connections with alumni
- Partner with students affairs organizations across campus
Nan Travis
Process Manager
Phone: (205) 934-1033
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- Academic appeal processing & follow-up
- Rotation management
- Change of theme processing
- Committee documentation
- Manage monthly theme meetings
- GBSO liaison
- Manage dissertation defense process
- Manage student probation
- Transfer student management
- Readmission from leave
