November 6, 2026

Greetings Staff and Faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences,

 

Over the next several weeks, I’ll introduce new colleagues across the College of Arts and Sciences and recognize staff members who have taken on new roles and responsibilities. It’s a great opportunity to get to know the people who make up our A&S community and celebrate their contributions.

 

To begin, I’d like to highlight the team in our Student Success Center. The center brings together academic advising and career services, providing current A&S students with support throughout their academic journeys and as they prepare for what comes next.

 

Several members of the team have taken on new leadership roles. Tina Mathews, who has served as an A&S academic advisor and Manager of the Advising Center for nearly eight years, was promoted to director of the Student Success Center. Tina is also an A&S alumna, having earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from the college. Ellie Bishop, who has served as a Senior Advisor since 2018 after a career as a teacher and counselor in New Mexico, was promoted to Manager of Academic Advising. Anne Toner and Teri Robinson were both promoted to Senior Academic Advisor. Anne joined the advising team in December 2024 following a career teaching art and art history at colleges in Wyoming and Colorado. Teri joined UW in June 2025 after teaching English at Laramie High School.

 

We also welcomed two new academic advisors this summer. Rebecca Dulaney, a UW graduate with a bachelor's degree in music education, and Taylor Hibbard, who earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UW, joined the advising team in June. James Jones, our newest academic advisor, will also join the team this month. He comes to UW from the Washington, D.C. area, bringing experience advising both domestic and international students.

 

Finally, Rexene Finley has joined the center as its first Career Services Manager. With previous experience as an assistant district attorney in Alaska, Rexene is helping establish and grow career services within the college.

 

These colleagues bring a wealth of experience and perspectives to our college community. Please join me in congratulating those who have taken on new roles and welcoming our newest colleagues. I look forward to introducing more members of our A&S community in the coming weeks.

 

Sincerely, 

 

J. Scott Turpen