Architecture Program Report Tulane University New Orleans ...

Dean (Scott Bernhard—Interim Dean): Overall responsibility for
instruction, academic direction, and faculty matters, including curriculum,
course development and teaching assignments. Development and
execution of university and school policies. Acts as an academic officer
of the university.
Associate Dean: Job Description as determined by the Dean and
Executive Committee.
Executive Assistant: (Nicole Heyman): Nicole Heyman is considered
the "Chief of Staff" for the Tulane School of Architecture. She coordinates
all aspects of administration of the school, as well as the Dean's personal
and professional schedule. She participates in budget oversight and
supervision. Ms. Heyman works with the Dean to manage all aspects of
the business administration of the School. In addition, Ms. Heyman
coordinates external affairs for the School, including the communication
with the Dean's Advisory Council, alumni and professional constituents of
the School.
Assistant Dean (Wendy Sack): Directs external relations for the school
with the goal of raising the public awareness of the School of
Architecture on community, regional, and national levels. This individual
is the main contact for alumni of the School of Architecture, with the goal
of facilitating a positive relationship through communications, receptions
and personal relationships. Coordinates Board of Advisors functions and
communications. Ms. Sack also acts as liaison between the faculty and
the Dean as regards both TSA and University policies, external agencies
such as NAAB and ACSA, faculty meetings, and institutional files. She
also acts as co-manager of the general administrative office and
participates in budget oversight. She acts as Academic Recruiter and
Advisor to prospective students at the undergraduate level, and she
monitors job openings for graduates and organizes Career Day. She also
organizes major events such as Commencement and receptions for
lectures, and acts as student advisor to the ASG (Associated Student
Government).
Budget Coordinator (Kathy Branley): Responsible for every aspect of
account and budget management for the Tulane School of Architecture.
She maintains all aspects of accounting for the School including
deposits, receipts, requests for payments, faculty and staff payroll,
student worker supervision, all aspects of Grant financial management.
In addition, Ms. Branley oversees the implementation of all summer and
overseas programs for the school. She assists in the coordination of
commencement, lecture series, and external affairs. Ms. Branley is
further responsible for preparation of special reports for the NAAB,
ACSA, AIA, NIAE and for the Dean and Provost as requested.
Project Assistant (----): The Tulane School of Architecture Receptionist
and Student Worker Coordinator. He/she interacts with Parents,
Students, Faculty and Staff to ensure the day to day management of the
office. He/she assists the Faculty and Staff in routine office duties
including supervising mail distribution, ordering supplies, managing office
machine maintenance, copying, faxing, and general secretarial duties for