Staff & Contact Information
College of Graduate Studies & Research
Alumni and Foundation Center Room 115
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 389-2321
Email: grad@mnsu.edu
Dean of Graduate Studies and Research
Anne Blackhurst
Office – 115 Alumni Foundation
Phone – 507-389-2321
Email –
anne.blackhurst@mnsu.edu
Dean's Administrative Assistant
Pat Priem
Office –115 Alumni Foundation
Phone– 507-389-1242
Email –patricia.priem@mnsu.edu
Graduate Studies
Director of Graduate Studies
Chris Mickle
Office – 115 Alumni Foundation
Phone – 507-389-2321
Email –
chris.mickle@mnsu.edu
Customer Service Specialist
Jennifer Chelstrom
Office –115 Alumni Foundation
Phone– 507-389-2321
Email –jennifer.chelstrom@mnsu.edu
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Joni Miller
Office – 115 Alumni Foundation
Phone – 507-389-2321
Email –
joan.miller@mnsu.edu
Graduation Coordinator
Elaine Ruch
Office – 115 Alumni Foundation
Phone – 507-389-5684
Email –
elaine.ruch@mnsu.edu
Research & Sponsored Programs
Interim Director of Research and Sponsored Programs
Michelle Carter
Office – 325 Wigley Administration Center
Phone – 507-389-2322
Email –
michelle.carter@mnsu.edu
Grants Specialist
Kristel Lynch
Office – 325 Wigley Administration Center
Phone – 507-389-6605
Email –
kristel.lynch@mnsu.edu
Office and Administrative Specialist
Tammy Kunze
Office – 325 Wigley Administration Center
Phone – 507-389-5275
Email –
tammy.kunze@mnsu.edu
Center for Excellence in Scholarship and Research
Director of the Center for Excellence in Scholarship and Research
Dr. Steve Bohnenblust
Office – 325 Wigley Center
Phone – 507-389-5275
Email –
stephen.bohnenblust@mnsu.edu
Co-Chair, Undergraduate Research Conference
Dr.Gina Wenger
Office – 325 Wigley Administration Center
Phone – 507-389-5484
Email –
gina.wenger@mnsu.edu
Co-Chair, Undergraduate Research Conference
Dr.Trent Vorlicek
Office – 325 Wigley Administration Center
Phone – 507-389-1598
Email –
trenton.vorlicek@mnsu.edu
URC Graduate Assistant
Rachel Collins
Office – 325 Wigley Administration Center
Phone – 507-389-1706
Email –
rachel.collins@mnsu.edu
McNair Scholars Program
Interim Director
Laura Bartolo
Office – 302 Wiecking Center
Phone – 507-389-1189
Email –
laura.bartolo@mnsu.edu
Office and Administrative Specialist
Marla Bock
Office – 302 Wiecking Center
Phone – 507-389-1188
Email –
marla.bock@mnsu.edu
