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Departmental Contact Information
Department of Communication
University of Washington
Box: 353740
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 543-2660
Fax: (206) 616-3762
Main Offices: 102 Communications
Department Chair: Professor David Domke
Directory Information
For faculty profiles please select a name from the column at right. A faculty directory is also available >>
For an alphabetical listing of staff, click here >>
Whom should I contact?
Undergraduate Program
David Sherman, Director of Academic Services
E-mail: shermand@uw.edu
Phone: (206) 543-8860
David Sherman supervises the undergraduate advising office and advises majors and pre-majors on department and university requirements. He is also responsible for coordinating the yearly curriculum plan and scheduling all courses for the department.
Questions for David Sherman:
- Any questions about the undergraduate Journalism or Communication majors, or questions about course scheduling.
Diana Smith, Program Coordinator
E-mail: monet@uw.edu
Phone: (206) 543-8860
Diana Smith greets visitors to the Advising Office and fields questions about the undergraduate program, assists with student concerns, and helps faculty and TAs with their class lists and add codes. She does an initial review of major applications, is the coordinator of the internship program, and assists in the annual scholarship awards process.
Lindsey Meeks, Advising TA
Katie Knobloch, Advising TA
Advising TA hours are posted on the Advising page >>
Graduate Program
Mary McGhee, Graduate Program Adviser
E-mail: cmuadv@uw.edu
Phone: (206) 543-8860
Mary McGhee works closely with faculty to coordinate the Graduate Program. This includes: answering admissions questions and accepting applications from prospective students, teaming with faculty to make and communicate TA & RA assignments, and monitoring student progress and files to ensure graduate students are on track as they progress through the Ph.D. and master's programs. She is also a resource for graduate students needing assistance navigating their programs and figuring out how to meet department and university requirements.
Questions for the graduate program adviser:
- I am interested in applying to the Ph.D. (or master's program) and have read your web site. Can I talk to you or a faculty member about how my interest area in Communication fits with those of the department?
- When is my ASE (TA or RA) contract due?
- How do I apply for a Teaching Assistant position?
- I successfully completed my oral defense. Is my file in order to finish the program?
Master of Communication in Digital Media
Corliss Harmer, Executive Adviser
charmer@uw.edu
(206) 543-6745
Corliss Harmer coordinates the Master of Communication in Digital Media.
Administration
Patrick Olsen, Administrator
Box 353740
kolsen@uw.edu
PH: (206) 543-0193
FX: (206) 616-3762
Patrick Olsen develops, implements and coordinates the activities of the administrative and financial activities of the Department of Communication. These include overseeing budget expenditures and monitoring accounting practices to ensure compliance.
Winnie Cao, Fiscal Specialist 2
hwin6999@uw.edu
(206) 543-1172
Contact Winnie Cao about:
- Payroll questions
- Travel reimbursements for international and domestic travel
- Expenses reimbursement on Check Request Form/Invoice Voucher
- Purchasing office supplies/eProcurement order
- Honorarium/Services payment on Check Request Form/Invoice Voucher.
Helena Huang, Student Assistant
Box 353740
(206) 543-2660
comadmin@uw.edu
Helena Huang is a student assistant and greets visitors to the administrative office in CMU 102 in addition to working with staff as needed.
Jackie Danner, Student Assistant
Box 353740
(206) 543-2660
comadmin@uw.edu
Jackie Danner is a student assistant and greets visitors to the administrative office in CMU 102 in addition to working with staff as needed.
Outreach and Internal Relations
Victoria Sprang, Outreach Manager, Department of Communication
vsprang@uw.edu
(206) 543-2717
Contact Victoria Sprang about:
- Staying connected
•Mentoring opportunities
•Lifelong Learning opportunities
•Volunteer opportunities
•Supporting the Department of Communication
•University of Washington Advancement
Andrew Shinn, Outreach Manager M.C. in Digital Media
shinn@uw.edu
(206) 543-2661
Andrew Shinn serves as a link between MCDM students, faculty, alumni and the communities in which we live. Andrew works on deepening industry and community connections with the program, developing continual learning opportunities for MCDM alumni, and promoting the talent pool and reputation of MCDM students.
Contact Andrew Shinn about:
- Media Space
- Learning opportunities for MCDM Alumni
- Alumni networking
- Internships for MCDM students
- Community education and connections with MCDM
- Industry inquiries about MCDM program and students
- MCDM web properties
- Supporting MCDM
Summer Dela Cruz, Associate Outreach Manager, Communication / M.C. in Digital Media
sldc@uw.edu
(206) 685-9881
Summer Dela Cruz collaborates with both the Department of Communication and MCDM program on alumni relations, event planning, and grants and contracts. In addition, Summer manages the MCDM financials and marketing strategies.
Contact Summer Dela Cruz about:
- Grants and contracts
- Alumni relations and events
- MCDM financial inquiries
- MCDM marketing strategies
Instructional Resources Center
Kristina Courtnage Bowman, Program Operations Specialist
kriscb@uw.edu
(206) 543-6526
Kristina Courtnage Bowman is a resource for faculty looking to effectively incorporate new media technologies into their classes. She also maintains the front end of the department web site by updating news items and information.
Questions for Kristina Courtnage Bowman:
- How do I set up a class web site?
- How can I most effectively use the technology resources offered by the UW?
- How do I teach students technology skills they will need for their careers?
- I'm teaching (or have a meeting) in CMU 302, 304, 104, 126 or 325. How do I use the projection system? (For other rooms, please contact Classroom Support Services.)
- How do I set the video recording equipment in CMU 126?
- Department web site updates
- Design/promotional needs for department-sponsored conferences/events
Technology Services
Nika Pelc, Senior Computer Specialist
(206) 543-4763
Contact Nika Pelc about:
- Network Management and Operation
- Lab and Server Management
- System Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance
- Instructional Support
Nick Myers, Computer Support Analyst
(206) 543-4763
Contact Nick Myers about:
- Software Design and Development
- Instructional Support
- Technical Support
Michael Almaraz, Computer Support Analyst
almaraz@uw.edu
(206) 543-4763
Contact Michael Almaraz about:
- System Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance
- Instructional Support
- Streaming Media Support
- Digital Media Support
