The staff of the Office of Academic Programs invites students and those with an interest in our educational offerings to visit at any time. Our goal is to assist students in achieving their academic best and doing so in a pleasant, efficient manner. Drop by—our open door policy ensures that if someone is here, we will make time to see you. You may also contact us for an appointment.

Address:
Academic Programs
0108 Symons Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-5551

Phone:
Associate Dean's Office: 301-405-2078

Meet the Staff

Leon Slaughter is the Associate Dean for Academic Programs. Dr. Slaughter works with both graduate and undergraduate students. Undergraduates interested in the college Honors program or the Certificate in International Agriculture and Natural Resources should contact him at 301-405-2078 or by email.

Fun fact: Dr. Slaughter went skydiving (in his words, "jumped out of a perfectly good airplane") to celebrate his son's 25th birthday.

Contact Dr. Slaughter if you have questions about:

Dr. Evelyn E. Cooper is the Assistant Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Dr. Cooper oversees major academic advising, exceptions to academic policy, and permission to enroll registration. She organizes Change of Major workshops, which help students adjust to their new programs. In addition, Dr. Cooper coordinates and teaches UNIV100 courses and represents AGNR at recruitment events. Before coming to AGNR, Dr. Cooper was an assistant director in the Letters and Sciences program. Contact Dr. Cooper at 301-405-7044 or by email.

Fun fact? Dr. Cooper is a two-time Iron Girl triathlete. She plans to participate in the Olympic Distance and Maryland triathlons next year.

If you have questions about any of the following, see Dr. Cooper:

April Brohawn is the Assistant to the Dean for Recruitment at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. April works directly with prospective students and transfer students interested in AGNR programs. During the fall semester, April represents AGNR at open houses, college fairs, and high school events. She also connects prospective students with AGNR Ambassadors. During the spring semester, April helps students make their college decision and will meet with students and their families on an individual basis. Before coming to AGNR, April was a counselor in the Office of Admissions and continues to work with other counselors to ensure that students applying to AGNR receive full consideration. Contact April at 301-314-7222 or by email.

Fun fact: When April was 16, she won a Crayola name-a-crayon contest for the Baltimore area.

The winning name? Ravenous Purple.

Contact April with questions about:

Tim Lapanne is the Scholarship Coordinator for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He administers the AGNR Scholarship Program, serving as a liaison between students and donors. Tim helps coordinate the day-to-day management of the Academic Programs office, and assists with AGNR recruitment, Ag Day, student organizations, career, and alumni programs. Contact Tim at 301-405-5308, or by email.

Fun fact: Tim studied music performance at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

His instrument? The bassoon!

Questions concerning scholarship availability, application process and deadlines, rules governing eligibility, and financial aid can be directed at Tim Lapanne. These questions include:

Angela Mazur is the Coordinator of Undergraduate Academic Programs in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Angela is the primary contact for all student services, assisting with 60-credit core audits, schedules, registration and graduation. She also organizes programs such as orientation, Ag Day and commencement. Angela studied international and higher education at UMD and worked previously for the Graduate School and the Office of International Services. Contact Angela at 301-405-7761 or by email.

Fun Fact? Angela helped build a school as part of a service-learning study abroad program in Boliva during her sophomore year of college.

If you have questions about any of the following, see Angela Mazur:

Alyse Carter is the Administrative Assistant to the Office of Academic Programs and the Associate Dean.  Alyse helps with the daily operation of the Academic Programs office and is the contact for Dr. Slaughter.  A recent 2011 graduate of the University of Maryland, Alyse was an Environmental Science and Policy major with a concentration in Society and Environmental Issues.  She is familiar with the College of AGNR and welcomes any questions students and parents may have!  Contact Alyse at 301-405-2078 or by email.

Fun fact: Every week, Alyse participates in Scottish country dance, a form of social dance in which couples perform choreographed dances such as reels, jigs and strathspeys. 

Contact Alyse Cater if you have questions about:

Student Workers

Harper Wayne is a junior majoring in Journalism with a minor in French. She works as a student writer for the Academic Programs office in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. To reach Harper, send an email to hwayne@umd.edu.

Kirsten Petersen is a junior Journalism major and Digital Cultures and Creativity (DCC) Honors student. She works as a student writer and website editor for the AGNR Academic Programs office. If you would like to reach Kirsten directly, please send an email to kirstenp@umd.edu.

Amy Poet is a senior environmental science and technology major with a concentration in natural resource management. She works in the Student Services office of AGNR assisting the AGNR staff and helping with student inquiries. Amy can be reached at apoet@umd.edu.