Staff

Stephan Andre

Programmer/Analyst
340 S. Kedzie Hall
517-353-8481

Karen Battin

Graduate Programs Assistant
324 S. Kedzie Hall
517-355-2167

Karen is the Graduate Programs Assistant in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University. She provides administrative support to the Directors of the MPP and PhD Programs. Karen maintains the MPP and PhD student files, assists students with university and department forms & reports, coordinates student progress through the program, oversees comprehensive examinations, and prepares final degree certifications. She also processes overrides, class enrollment, and drops and adds for the MPP and PhD students. When not at work, Karen enjoys golfing, spending time with friends, and traveling.

Rhonda Burns

Administrative Assistant and  Supervisor
303 S. Kedzie Hall
517-355-6592

Rhonda is the administrative assistant to the chairperson of the department.  Her duties include supervising the support staff, space management, and maintaining the department budget and accounting procedures.  Rhonda  also processes various personnel forms such as faculty and staff appointments.

Sarah Krause

Department Receptionist
303 S. Kedzie Hall
517-355-6590

Sarah is the department receptionist and she coordinates student overrides, drops and adds to courses, processes grades and grade changes and tracks bookstore orders for courses. She is responsible for mail distribution, room scheduling, copy services and office supplies. Sarah is also responsible for all department travel. She can assist with questions about travel procedures and with completing necessary forms.