Leadership and Staff

Dr. Claudia Tomany became Dean of the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies in May of 2016. Dr. Tomany is responsible for the administration of all graduate education activities and graduate interdisciplinary programs. Tomany utilizes her extensive research and administrative experience and collaborative leadership style to support and expand graduate education on campus.

Tomany was the academic leader and executive campus director for the planned Gilbert, Arizona, campus of St. Xavier University. She previously was associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies at Western State Colorado University, Gunnison, Colorado. Prior to that, Tomany was assistant vice president for undergraduate studies and international education at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

She earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Bergen, Norway; her master's degree and doctorate in English and Scandinavian studies at the University of Munich, Germany.

Dr. Brandy Randall joined The Graduate School as associate dean in 2013. Dr. Randall leads student professional development and program development and review aspects of the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies. This includes working with graduate programs and the Graduate Council to develop curriculum, and developing workforce and professional development activities for graduate students. Randall is also a professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science.

Lisa Hauck joined The Graduate School in 2015 and as assistant dean is responsible for coordinating and overseeing graduate recruitment and admission processes and also for supporting the development and implementation of international partnerships. She earned her bachelor’s degree in History at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, her master’s degree in Chinese Language and Literature at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and is completing her doctoral degree in Education at NDSU.