Meet Our Staff
Erdogan Gulari, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education
Dr. Erdogan Gulari was appointed Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education in the College of Engineering effective September 1, 2009. In this role, he seeks to enhance the strength and vitality of the Graduate Education program. Dr. Gulari is the Donald L. Katz Collegiate Professor of Chemical Engineering. He received his B.S. from Robert's College, Istanbul, Turkey in 1969, and his Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology in 1973.
Contact Information:
gulari@umich.edu
2408 Lurie Engineering Center, 1212 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2102
Phone: (734) 647-7030 Fax: (734) 647-7027
Mike Nazareth, Associate Director for Graduate Education
Mike received his BA from Boise State University in Mathematics Education in 1992. He has also completed graduate level course work from the University of Idaho in Educational Administration and School Counseling. His background entails teaching experience in secondary schools from 1992-1994, recruiting and admissions at the College of Southern Idaho from 1994-1998, and recruiting, admissions, student services, and retention at the University of Michigan from 1998 to present. Mike currently directs graduate student recruitment and retention activities for the College of Engineering Office of Graduate Education.
Contact Information:
mikenaz@umich.edu
1240-A Lurie Engineering Center, 1221 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2102
Phone: (734) 647-7077 Fax: (734) 647-7908
Andria Rose, Coordinator for Graduate Education Programs
Andria attended UM from 1991-1995, during which time she participated in the flag section of the Michigan Marching Band, and graduated with a BA in psychology. Prior to her current position, Andria worked at the UM North Campus Family Health Service, a home health care facility, and at the UM Alumni Association. Since joining the College of Engineering in 2001, Andria's duties have included facilitating the Graduate Student Advisory Committee, event planning, and web maintenance. Outside of work, Andria volunteers in her daughters' classrooms and holds multiple leadership positions for Girl Scouts.
Contact Information:
ajrose@umich.edu
1240-B Lurie Engineering Center, 1221 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2102
Phone: (734) 647-7028 Fax: (734) 647-7908
Office Hours: M-F 7:30AM-11:30AM
Marcia Higgins, Assistant to the Associate Dean 
for Research and Graduate Education
Contact Information:
1009 Lurie Engineering Center
1221 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2102
Phone: (734) 647-7030
Fax: (734) 647-7027
Elizabeth Wagner, Manager, Office of the Associate 
Dean for Research and Graduate Education
Elizabeth has a BA in English Literature from Eastern Michigan University and a Technical Writing Certificate from Washtenaw Community College. She has an eclectic professional background, having worked to develop programs and teach skills in areas ranging from grant-writing to OSHA/CLIA compliance to gourmet cooking. She has had the opportunity to travel in Australia and Europe, as well as live in Asia, and loves working with students and faculty from around the world. Currently she manages the office of the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education, and coordinates special projects.
Contact Information:
2404 Lurie Engineering Center, 1221 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor MI 48109-2102
Phone: (734)647-7007, Fax: (734) 647-7027


