Kathleen Hutnik
Kathleen Hutnik, associate deputy provost for graduate education, first came to Lehigh as an undergraduate student, earning a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature. She returned as a Lehigh employee in 2001 after earning her Ph.D. in English language and literature from Indiana University Bloomington. Kathleen served first as an assistant director of academic support, was named director of graduate student life in 2007, and in 2014 became associate dean for graduate student life. In her current role as associate deputy provost, Kathleen provides leadership, coordination, direction and oversight related to the activities and initiatives that support the academic, personal and professional success of graduate students.
Kathleen has served on a number of committees and boards, including as an executive committee member of the Council for Equity and Community (CEC) and as a member of the Task Force for Graduate Education, which developed a strategic plan for the growth of graduate education and led to the creation of the deputy provost for graduate education position. She was selected as a member of the first cohort of Lehigh’s Pragmatic Leadership Program, and is the recipient of several Lehigh awards, including the Paul J. Franz Award, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award and the Waves Award from the Center for Gender Equity. Beyond Lehigh, Kathleen is a member of the board of the Greater Lehigh Valley YMCA.
Being an ombudsperson is an outgrowth of work that I do with graduate students and their faculty, and I look forward to conversations with staff as well. This work is the most challenging and most gratifying part of my job. And, when things go well, relationships are strengthened and people can return to focusing on their projects, their work, their aspirations.
To contact Kathleen Hutnik, call (610) 758-3648 or email kaha@lehigh.edu.
Garth Isaak
Garth Isaak is a professor in the mathematics department at Lehigh. He has a Bachelor's degree with majors in chemistry, in mathematical sciences and in physics and a minor in peace studies from Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas. His Ph.D. is an interdisciplinary degree from the Center for Operations Research at Rutgers University. After 2 postdoctoral years at Dartmouth he came to Lehigh and has been here since 1992. Before 1992, he visited Lehigh at age 9 for a project in a school of education class his kindergarten teacher mother was taking, in high school when the marching band played in Lehigh's old football stadium where Rauch Business is now located, and in college, staying in Trembley, when a national Mennonite church conference was held on Lehigh's campus. His research is in discrete mathematics and in particular graph theory and algorithms. In addition to teaching a broad range of courses, doing research, and mentoring student research, Garth has held various service and committee roles at Lehigh. These include several years as associate dean for graduate studies in CAS, Chair of the Department of Mathematics and an early member of the ADVANCE men advocates and allies for gender equity group.
To contact Garth Isaak, call (610) 758-3754 or email gisaak@lehigh.edu.
Anne Meltzer
Anne Meltzer is a Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Trembley Chair in EES. She’s been at Lehigh since 1990. She holds a B.S. in Geology from Gilford College, a M.S. in Geology from the University of North Carolina, and a Ph.D. in Geology and Geophysics from Rice University. She teaches courses in natural hazards, seismology, and tectonics. Her research interests include the structure and evolution of mountains, continental plateaus, and subduction zones, and earthquake rupture processes both large and small. Her research and teaching has allowed her to travel and work around the world. Anne’s served on numerous Lehigh committees as well as EES Department Chair and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. She’s currently a CAS First Year Student Mentor Advisor. At Lehigh Anne’s research and service have been recognized with a Class of '61 Professorship, the Deming Lewis Award, and the Hillman Award for Excellence in Graduate Advising. She’s a Fellow American Geophysical Union and received the American Geophysical Union Ambassador Award. Through her research, teaching, and service she’s developed a deep appreciation for the rich diversity of people and perspectives required for individuals, communities, and institutions to flourish.
To contact Anne Meltzer, call (610) 758-3673 or email asm3@lehigh.edu.