Graduate Program Contacts

	Dr. Scott Titsworth Associate Director for Graduate Studies Office Phone: (740) 593-9160 titswort@ohio.edu Dr. Titsworth oversees the day-to-day operations of the graduate program and serves as a liaison between various stakeholders for the program.  Scott also chairs the graduate committee and coordinates the review of applicants.
	Julie Venrick Administrative Coordinator Office Phone: (740) 593-4832 venrick@ohio.edu Julie coordinates most aspects of the graduate program operations including records management, graduate student contracts, conference travel reimbursement, and the navigation of various policies related to graduation. Julie also manages the files of applicants to the program.
	Josie DeGroot Assistant to the Graduate Director Office Phone: (740) 593-4837 jd884506@ohio.edu Josie is a second-year doctoral student and assists Dr. Titsworth with various administrative tasks related to the graduate program.  Moreover, Josie is in charge of coordinating campus visits by prospective applicants, answering questions about transition issues, and generally serving as a peer mentor for current and prospective graduate students.
	Kevin Meyer Associate Basic Course Director Office Phone: (740) 593-4833 km327705@ohio.edu Kevin is a third-year doctoral student and assists with the day-to-day operations of COMS 103, public speaking.  COMS 103 is taught as a “stand alone” course where teaching associates and other full and part-time faculty teach individual sections. Kevin coordinates course assessment and assists with the Fall TA orientation.