1  People

The Department of Statistics Website provides updated information on department personnel including

This page intends to provide you with information about the roles in the department and how they are relevant to you.

1.1 Graduate Student Services Specialist (GSSS)

The GSSS will serve as the primary administrative contact for students.
This position assists students in navigating their time at ISU, answer questions, or direct to student resources.
The GSSS also facilitates program administration and will coordinate with other university officers on matters related to academic programs, assistantships, fellowships, etc.

Appointment Hours: M-F 9:30 - 11:30 AM & 2:00 - 4:00 PM

1.2 Director of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions

The Director of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions admitted you to the university and provided a main point of contact, in addition to the GSSS, before your arrival on campus.

1.3 Director of Graduate Education (DOGE)

The DOGE is responsible the advisor for each incoming graduate student until the student has a designated major professor.

The DOGE will coordinate and oversee administration of graduate degree programs and ensures that graduate students meet the academic requirements of the program. Responsibilities include approval of academic plans, academic plan committees, and graduation applications. The DOGE ensures that graduate examinations are properly conducted.

The DOGE is primarily responsible for graduate assistant assignments including assignment as statistical consultants and teaching assistants. Jointly with the Associate Chair for Teaching, the DOGE assigns teaching assistants to courses.

Additional duties may include mediating disputes between graduate students and advisors and leading discussions of issues important to the degrees.

1.4 Associate Chair for Teaching

The Associate Chair for Teaching assigns faculty and some graduate students as instructors for courses. Jointly with the DOGE, the Associate Chair for Teaching assigns teaching assistants to courses.

1.5 Administrative Assistant

The administrative assistant is responsible for the facilities (Snedecor Hall) and reimbursement requests, e.g. conference attendance.

1.6 Department Chair

The Department Chair oversees everyone in the Department of Statistics.