Meet the Staff
Academics
Assistant Director, Academics
Carol Hines-Cobb (Tampa campus)
Email | Phone: (813) 974-4239
As Assistant Director of Academics, Carol works with graduate curriculum and policy,
produces the Graduate Catalog, and serves as a liaison for the Graduate Council and
the Enrollment/Graduate Associate Deans group. In addition, she works on many different
projects related to graduate academics. Carol has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of
Arts in History from USF and has been at USF for over 31 years, serving first in the
Office of Public Affairs, and then for the last 26 years as a member in the Office
of Graduate Studies. Carol enjoys working at USF, especially in graduate education,
because of the ever-changing nature of higher education. In addition to her position
at USF, Carol is very active in the education community, previously serving on the
Terrace Community Middle School Board of Directors, as well as teaching wellness classes.
Assistant Director
Michael Slattery (St. Petersburg campus)
Email | Phone: (727) 873-4479
Michael serves as the Assistant Director to the Campus Assistant Dean of Graduate
Studies at the USF St. Petersburg campus. He oversees processing and enrollment management
for the various graduate certificate programs offered on all three USF campuses, as
well as promotional and marketing efforts for the graduate degree programs offered
through USF's St. Petersburg campus. He holds a Master of Liberal Arts (M.L.A.) in
English Literature and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) with a focus in
Business Analytics.
Technology & Systems Manager, Academics
Joseph Butts (Tampa campus)
Email | Phone: (813) 974-3586
Joseph is a Technology & Systems Manager in Academics. He works with graduate curriculum,
policy, graduate catalog, helps oversee the Office of Graduate Studies website, and
works on many different data projects related to graduate academics. He has been a
member of the Office of Graduate Studies Team since 1997. Joseph loves working at
USF and one of his goals is to make a positive impact on graduate students and the
community.
Academic Services Administrator
Jessica Wilson (Tampa campus)
Email | Phone: (813) 974-2847 | Schedule an appointment
Jessica Wilson is an Academic Services Administrator in the Office of Graduate Studies.
She is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and processing graduate student petitions
and appeals. Jessica serves as the liaison between the Office of Graduate Studies
and the students and academic departments and colleges in issues related to graduate
student academics, enrollment, policies and procedures, and probation. Jessica holds
a B.S. in Geology from Appalachian State University and an M.S. in Geology from the
University of South Florida. She joined the Office of Graduate Studies in December
2021 and is committed to helping USF's graduate students achieve successful outcomes.
Academic Services Administrator
Terri Hayes (St. Petersburg campus)
Email | Phone: (727) 873-4283
Terri Hayes is an Academic Services Administrator in the Office of Graduate Studies.
As an Academic Services Administrator, she is responsible for academic program planning,
implementation, and evaluation of Graduate Certificates. Terri holds a B.A. in Public
Administration from the University of South Florida. Her personal mission is to contribute
to student success through quality engagement opportunities which foster global leaders.
Administrative Specialist, Electronic Thesis & Dissertation
Email the ETD Help Desk | Phone: (813) 974-2915