Effective July 17, 2002, Dr. Joel Trussell accepted the position of Graduate Administrator for the Department succeeding Dr. Winser Alexander who has served since the summer of 2001. In announcing the change in administration, Dr. John Hauser, Department Head, said, "I'm sure each of you will give him your support as he undertakes this important role in our department." Dr. Trussell has been a member of the faculty since 1980.