Staff
The Graduate School’s experienced professional staff are dedicated to advancing graduate education and enhancing the student experience in collaboration with more than 230 graduate programs across campus. Together with over 120 graduate directors and coordinators, we guide applicants, students, and faculty through every stage of the graduate journey, from admission to degree completion, while connecting them to vital resources, opportunities and support.
We invite you to explore our staff profiles below to learn more about the people working to support UMD’s graduate community. If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact us.
Office of the Dean
Office of Academic and Professional Development
Office of Funding Opportunities
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Anne-Charlotte Mecklenburg, PhD
Postdoctoral Associate for Academic Support
Ombuds Office
Mark Shayman, PhD
Graduate Ombudsperson, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
GS Operations: Admissions and Enrollment Management
GS Operations: Student and Faculty Services
GS Operations: Graduate Information and Systems
GS Operations: Finance and Administration
