USM’s LA Program is supported by an interdisciplinary team of faculty and staff. The team awards funding to faculty applicants, coordinates the professional development for the LAs and LA faculty, administers the program assessment, and offers individual consultation to LA faculty.
Current team members can be contacted with any questions regarding the application process, selection criteria, training and professional development requirements, or any other aspect of the program:
Michael Cauvel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Economics, Department of Economics
Sarah Darhower, Ed.D., Laboratory Associate, Department of Biological Sciences
Paul Dexter, Ph.D., LCSW, Director of Academic Retention Initiatives, Learning Commons
Christine Maher, Ph.D., Professor of Biology and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Science, Technology, and Health, Department of Biological Sciences
Margaret Moore, M.S., Lecturer of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Brittney Smith, M.Ed., Academic Support Program Coordinator, Learning Commons
Seth Staples, M.S., Lecturer of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry
Former team members who made significant contributions to the LA Program include:
Luci Benedict, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry
Kristen Gleason, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology
Rachel Larsen, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer of Biology, Department of Biological Sciences
Paul Nakroshis, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics and Department Chair, Department of Physics