Graduate College Staff

	Dr. Richard Schoephoerster Dean, Graduate College and Research Phone: (479) 968-0398 E-mail: rschoephoerster@atu.edu Ph.D. - University of Iowa (Mechanical Engineering) M.S. - University of Iowa (Mechanical Engineering) B.S. - University of Iowa (Biomedical Engineering) Dr. Richard Schoephoerster joined the ATU Faculty in 2020. He previously served as Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering at the American University of Sharjah for three years. Prior to that he served as Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso for 8 years. He served at Florida International University from1990-2007 and was the Founding Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Wallace H. Coulter Eminent Scholars Chair. Dr. Schoephoerster also oversees ATU's research initiatives and sponsored programs.
	Lindelle Fraser Coordinator of Graduate Student Support Services Interim Graduate College Administrator Interim Graduate Council Secretary Phone: (479) 880-4112 Email: lfraser@atu.edu M.S. - Arkansas Tech University (College Student Personnel) B.S.B.A. - Arkansas Tech University (Management & Marketing) Lindelle joined the Graduate College team in January 2019. She coordinates the publication process for master’s theses and doctoral dissertations, plans events and trainings for graduate students and graduate assistants, and completes reporting and assessment for the Graduate College. Lindelle currently resides in Russellville with her husband, Matt, and daughters, Mae and Molly.
	Denise wallis Direct Assistant to the Dean Phone: (479) 968-0398 Email: cwallis@atu.edu Denise Wallis started working for Arkansas Tech University in 2016. She has recently transitioned to the position of Administrative Specialist for the Graduate College. Her roles include collecting and recording student information to assist them with the graduate school application process. Denise is a lifelong resident of Pope County and currently resides in Dover with her husband, Randall, and their two sons, Baxter and Kenlee.
	Jill hays Administrative Specialist III/Admissions Coordinator Phone: (479) 356-2203 Email: jhays@atu.edu Jill began working in the ATU Graduate College in 2006. She has aided the office in system updates and evolving initiatives which improve the application experience for students. As the primary admission specialist, Jill is often the first contact students have with our Graduate College. She currently resides in Russellville with her puppy Sadie.
	Christopher Rehm Graduate Assistant Email: crehm2@atu.edu M.S. - in progress M.A.T - Arkansas Tech University B.S. - University of Central Arkansas Chris began working with the Graduate College in July 2019. With a background in customer service and expertise in information technology, he has taken the lead on web development and supports various projects for the Graduate College.