Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
The Office of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education has the primary responsibility for the education of the College of Engineering’s undergraduate students. Our work spans four key areas:
Preeminent Education
In alignment with the Michigan Engineering Strategic Vision, we will ensure that every Michigan Engineering student benefits from an educational experience that is among the finest in the world.
Preeminent Engineering Education
Experiential Learning
Our students are driven by a commitment to serve the common good through solutions that push the bounds of what is possible.
Experiential Learning
Academic Innovation
Academic Opportunities FOR ALL

Kevin Pipe
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Professor of Mechanical Engineering
1261 Lurie Engineering Center (LEC) / Campus Zip: 2102
Email: adue-pipe@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 647-7150
Fax: (734) 647-7126

Rachael Schmedlen
Director, Academic Programs
1240 LEC/2102
Email: shope@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 763-0575
Fax: (734) 647-7126

Frank J Marsik
Faculty Director of First Year
Student Engagement
2543C CSRB/2143
Email: marsik@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 763-5369

John Callewaert
Director of Strategic Projects
1261 LEC/2102
Email: jcallew@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 764-5692
Fax: (734) 647-7126

Karen Revill
Executive Secretary
1261 LEC/2102
Email: revk@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 647-7150
Fax: (734) 647-7126

Jordan Orzoff
Program Evaluation Director
Email: jorzoff@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 764-8413
Fax: (734) 647-7126

Tara Smith
HR and Administrative Coordinator
1410 LEC/2102
Email: tarakaz@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 764-9714
Fax: (734) 647-7126

Krista Quinn
First-Year Programs Manager
1422 LEC/2102
Email: kristaqu@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 647-7114
Fax: (734) 647-7126

Ryan Latimer
First-Year Programs Coordinator
1410 LEC/2102
Email: rlatimer@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 647-9039
Fax: (734) 647-7126

Laurie Rau
Business Operations Manager
1420 LEC/2102
Email: lrau@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 615-4981
Fax: (734) 647-7126
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