Leadership and staff

Frank J. Symons, Associate Dean for Research
Phone: 612-626-8697
Email: symon007@umn.edu

Oversees research and sponsored activities in the CEHD and thus is delegated the authority to act on the Dean’s behalf in matters relating to research. The associate dean for research (ADR) reviews and approves proposals for external funding, evaluates appropriateness of proposed cost-sharing and requests for F&A waivers, and reviews conflict of interest disclosure forms and facilitates institutional oversight. The ADR sets the vision for the college's research enterprise and guides new initiatives.

Ellen Freeman, Director
Office of Research and Policy
Phone: 612-625-2708
Email: efreeman@umn.edu

Coordinates collegiate research development activities, including educational offerings, communications, data reporting, internal funding programs, and MN Agricultural Experiment station funding.

Amber Fink
Senior Grant Coordinator & Contracts Manager
KIN, CAREI
Email: fink0088@umn.edu

Jeff Zytkovicz
Senior Grant Coordinator
ICD, CEED, Dean's Office
Email: zytko004@umn.edu

Catherine D. Reigel
Grant Coordinator
EdPsych, C&I
Email: cdreigel@umn.edu

Betsy Snyder
Grant Coordinator
FSoS, OLPD, and SSW
Email: snydere@umn.edu