Ashley manages and coordinates the Department’s graduate program, serving as the initial contact for prospective students and guiding accepted students through the program.  Ashley processes program applications; coordinates the preparation and submission of fellowship materials; coordinates recruitment, including visits and events; advises students; arranges exams and MA and PhD defenses; monitors student progress and conducts audits for graduation; compiles and disseminates graduate statistics and reports; assists with departmental activities related to graduate placement in academic and alternative careers; manages job placement data and dossier service for the department’s graduate students; manages GA appointment documents; and assigns GAs as small-section leaders, discussion-section leaders, graders, and research associates.