The following is a brief description of the duties of the staff that support the Biology Department Academic and Research programs. You may find this useful in deciding who to ask for help!

Maryanna Aldrich is responsible for:

• oversight of the Life Sciences graduate students, including their recruitment, payroll, health insurance and academic progress

Jessica Maryott is responsible for:

• oversight of the Biology and Neuroscience undergraduate student programs
• non-exempt staff and student payrolls
• the weekly Biology Bulletin

Jean Wong is responsible for:

• monitoring and tracking all encumbrances and expenditures of  Biology Faculty Training Grants and University accounts as well as Departmental accounts
• reimbursements

Maryanna, Jessica and Jean can also provide other administrative support such as assistance with copy and print jobs, issuance of keys and swipe access, room reservations, data projectors, etc

Paula Shelly is responsible for:

• postdoctoral appointment and reappointment paperwork
• assisting with lab staff hiring, termination, and change forms

Ann Cusano, Carla Morrison and Carolyn Signore are responsible for:

• monitoring all grant accounts;
• tracking all encumbrances and expenditures on a daily basis for all Biology faculty sponsored accounts

Please remember that Ann or Carolyn need to sign the following forms before submission for processing:

• Requistion for Supplies and Services
• Payment requests