In support of the mission of the department, the administrative
structure is organized to support the Chair and the faculty in
research, teaching and service to the profession. The assembled
staff has specific and delineated responsibilities to assist and/or
execute departmental tasks. The staff consists of:
The following is a detailed description of each of the staff members
and their role in the departmental structure.
| Administrative Staff: |
David Schaad, Adjunct Assistant Professor and Assistant
Chair
The Assistant Chair functions as the primary administrative and operational
entity in the department. Their responsibility is to support the Chair and
administer
the daily tasks
of the department. General questions about the department,
research and educational appointments should be directed to the Assistant Chair.
Phone: (919) 660-5174
E-mail: david.schaad@duke.edu |
Assistant to the Chair
As the Assistant to the Chair, this position provides clerical
support for the Chair, including: correspondence, scheduling,
calendar, fax, telephone, mail, file maintenance and organization.
Serves as liaison with various administrative offices in the
School and University. Processes payroll for faculty, staff
and students.
Phone: (919) 660-5401
E-mail: |
Departmental Business and Grants Manager
The Departmental Business and Grants Manager is responsible
for the efficient and accurate financial administration of
the department, departmental grants, and expenditures. All
grant related questions should be directed to the Business
and Grants Manager.
Phone: (919) 660-5512
E-mail: debra.colpitts@duke.edu |
Ruby Nell Carpenter, Departmental Administrative
Assisstant
As the main office receptionist, the Departmental Administrative Assistant
Provides clerical support to faculty and staff and assists students with life
in the department (offices, parking, mail, email, etc.). Phone: (919) 660-5200
E-mail: rubync@duke.edu |
Diane Bennett, Fiscal Specialist
Assists the Grants and Business Manager with fiscal issues affecting the department.
Phone: (919) 660-5513
E-mail: |
| Technical Staff: |
Dwina Martin, Research and Development Engineer
The role of this position is to perform a variety of technical duties involved
in planning, design, construction, alteration, and testing related to civil
and environmental engineering according to established procedures or instructions
in support of research and development activities.
Phone: (919) 660-5481
E-mail: dwina@duke.edu |
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