Gayle leads the academic program administration team. She coordinates and manages the day-to-day administrative activities and provides program support for the undergraduate and graduate programs. She provides guidance and back up support to the academic program coordinators reporting to her. Gayle also handles summer student hire (Rice; paid/unpaid statuses). Please reach out to Gayle if you have questions or need assistance on:

• PhD program-related issues and challenges including thesis proposal and defense
• Course-related issues and challenges
• Student payroll issues and summer student hiring (Rice students)
  • Please contact Sable Kocurek for non-Rice student hires
• Special projects involving program statistics and General Announcements