Dr. Jane S. Halonen

Dr. Jane S. Halonen, Dean of CAS, was drawn to UWF because of its congenial atmosphere and traditions that emphasized creativity, integrity, and stewardship.  A clinical psychologist by training, Jane’s areas of scholarship include assessment, critical thinking, and faculty development.  Her textbook, Your Guide to College Success, is used in UWF’s Academic Foundations Seminar.  She teaches Introductory Psychology in the Honors Program. A Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Jane received its national Distinguished Teaching Award in 2000.

Professor of Psychology / Dean
Office: Bldg. 11, Rm. 203
Phone: 474-2112
E-mail: jhalonen@uwf.edu

 

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Dr. Gregory Lanier

Greg Lanier, Associate Dean and Director of the Honors and Interdisciplinary Programs. A Shakespeare scholar whose disciplinary home is in the English Department, Greg offers an introductory course in the Honors Program that its students affectionately refer to as “Boot Camp." Greg was elected President of the Southern Regional Honors Council and recently served as host for the annual conference held in Orlando. A recipient of multiple teaching awards, Greg has taken on the challenge of overseeing and improving the quality of CAS interdisciplinary offerings. glanier@uwf.edu

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Dr. Thomas Westcott

Tom Westcott, Dean of General Studies. Tom provides oversight related to assessment for Academic Foundations experiences, which represents academic and co-curricular experience in the first two years. Tom teaches the Academic Foundation Seminar and Introductory Psychology. He serves on a variety of college and university committees and is primarily responsible for overseeing the resolution of academic integrity matters. twestcot@uwf.edu

 

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Dr. Eman El-Sheikh

Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Computer Science. Eman joined the CAS Dean’s Office as an Administrative Fellow in 2008. Her responsibilities include curriculum issues, assessment activities, graduate programs, and STEM initiatives. She helped launch and coordinates Teaching Partners, a program to promote the development and exchange of best teaching practices among faculty, and also coordinates the Scholars of Engineering, Applied Sciences & Technology Annual Research Symposium (SEASTARS). Eman teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate Computer Science courses, including several Artificial Intelligence and programming courses, and has developed several online programming courses. Her research interests include the development and application of Artificial Intelligence-based techniques and tools for education, including intelligent tutoring systems and adaptive learning tools, and research on Computer Science education. eelsheikh@uwf.edu

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Dr. Fernaundra Ferguson

Fernaundra Ferguson, Assistant to the Dean, directs the variety of programs that constitute Student Success, including Trio, Brother-to-Brother, CROP, and others. Fernaundra's responsibilities include student contact, grant capture, and community relations. fferguson@uwf.edu

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Don Thompson

Don Thompson, Director of Technology, provides expertise to assist the college in all matters technology, including oversight of the CAS website, tech support for faculty and students, and consultation regarding technological purchases. Don oversees the college Help Desk, provides server administration and integration support, and provides leadership to all of the college's Local Support Providers (LSPs). He also serves on the campus ITPAC committee. Don received an Academic Affairs Award of Excellence for 2010-2011. dont@uwf.edu

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Paula Wilson

Paula Wilson, Administrative Specialist, returned to the CAS Dean’s Office in November 2009 after a five year absence as an administrative assistant to the Vice Provost at UWF Emerald Coast Campuses.  Paula oversees staff support in the CAS Dean’s Office and monitors and supports staff operations in all CAS departments.  She assists the Dean with administrative functions that allow the college to operate efficiently and effectively.  Paula was awarded a Certificate in Supervision and a Certificate in Management from UWF and is a member of the Sick Leave Pool Committee and past member of the UWF Staff Senate. pwilson1@uwf.edu

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Belinda Day

Belinda Day has served as the CAS Business Manager since 2000 and has over twenty years of experience with UWF. Belinda has oversight responsibilities for all financial resources of the College, including the interpretation and implementation of university and divisional fiscal policies. She works with the Dean to coordinate available resources to achieve College goals and objectives. In addition, Belinda provides assistance and guidance to CAS Chairs and staff in managing budget issues within their respective departments. Belinda received the Academic Affairs Award of Excellence for 2007-2008. bday1@uwf.edu

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Lynnsey Horton

Lynnsey Horton serves as the Office Administrator and Assistant to the Dean of General Education in the CAS Dean's Office. Lynnsey joined the CAS Dean's Office in September of 2012. She assists the Dean of General Education with day to day administrative support. Lynnsey provides support and assistance with fee waivers, FACS, and provides clerical support for the General Studies Committee in various ways. She will be involved with the Undergraduate and Graduate Honor's Convocations as well as helping with the Science Fair. She is set on working with the UWF community towards continuous improvement on the experience that current and future students of this Institution will undergo. lhorton@uwf.edu