Karen F. Gaines

Office of the Provost and Dean of Faculty

The Provost and Dean of the Faculty oversees academic affairs and its internal operations, working closely with all stakeholders, including the Faculty Senate, to encourage effective collaboration and inspire new areas of scholarship. The Provost and Dean of the Faculty ensures student success with direct responsibility for all academic units and oversees the academic budget. The Office of the Provost strives to deliver a contemporary and innovative academic vision for Norwich University while fostering a diverse and inclusive living, learning, and working community.

Meet the Provost and Dean of the Faculty

Dr. Karen F. Gaines

Dr. Karen Gaines has served as the Provost and Dean of the Faculty at Norwich University since 2022, where she oversees academic affairs and its internal operations. Dr. Gaines’s Ph.D. is in Environmental Toxicology from the University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health. 

She is internationally recognized for her expertise in environmental and human toxicological risk assessment and worked for the Department of Energy prior to entering academia. Dr. Gaines is also a Certified Wildlife Biologist and has consulted for the USEPA, USFWS, USDA, NASA as well as the US Department of Defense and continues to serve these agencies in various capacities.

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College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences' goal is to help students better understand the world and the complexities of today's society, be aware of moral, ethical, and social issues, be prepared to exercise intellectual leadership and engage in scientific inquiry.

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College of National Services

The College is comprised of the Departments of Army Military Science, Naval Science, and Aerospace Science; each having a department chair and staff.

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College of Professional Schools

Cross-discipline training, hands-on practice and our spirit of collaboration let students strengthen conceptual foundations and develop practical, real-world skills. Our graduates leave with the confidence, empathy and motivation to build the industries, processes and structures our evolving society needs.

College of Graduate and Continuing Studies

College of Graduate and Continuing Studies

For over 25 years, Norwich University has delivered online education to thousands of individuals worldwide. Our students enroll because we meet them where they are, whether at their local coffee shop, in the comfort of their bedroom, or while caring for family members.  Our 100% online degree offerings stress flexibility, accessibility, affordability, and career advancement.

Academic Initiatives

Primary Points of Contact

College Deans

Aron Temkin, M.Arch, AIA 
Dean of the College of Professional Schools 

Mark Parker, Ph.D. 
Interim Dean of College of Graduate and Continuing Studies

Ted Kohn Ph.D. 
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Mark Ciero, Colonel, US Air Force ROTC 
Dean of the College of National Services, U.S. Air Force

Support Staff

Elaine Ciero
Executive Assistant

Jenn Renko
Director of Provost Communications and Operations

Nicole Warner
Executive Assistant

Areas of Oversight

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Megan Oliver, M.Ed.
Director 
Career and Internship Center

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Dr. Dalyn Luedtke
Director

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Dr. Michael Thunberg 
Director of the Honors Program

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Dr. Dalyn Luedtke
Director
 

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Charles Debelius
Director of Institutional Effectiveness

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Thy Yang
Assistant Vice President for International Education

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Greg Sauer
Executive Director of Library Archives and Museum

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Keith Baranow, MA
Vice President of Military Partnerships and Business Development

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Cynthia Suter
Registrar

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Pamela Koppelmann
Director of Compliance

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John Hart, Jr.
Director 
Sullivan Museum and History Center

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