Graduate School Office

The Graduate School at the College of Charleston supports and advocates for graduate education across the university, working closely with programs, faculty, and campus partners to advance student success and scholarly excellence. Our administrative team provides leadership in admissions, student support, and academic operations to ensure a high‑quality graduate experience.

The Graduate School is currently conducting a search for the next Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Provost for Research. Information about the search and position profile is available on the Graduate Dean Search webpage.

Graduate School Dean Search

Meet Our Staff


Tim CallahanTim Callahan, Ph.D. 

Interim Dean of the Graduate School
callahant@cofc.edu 


Adami Ali, Ph.D.Adam Ali, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Dean of the Graduate School
alika@cofc.edu 


Seaton BrownSeaton Brown '09
Executive Director of Graduate Admissions & Marketing
brownms@cofc.edu 


Morgan WelbornMorgan Welborn, M.Ed.
Enrollment and Budget Manager
welbornm@cofc.edu


headshot shackletonReneé Shackleton, M.A.
Admissions and Administrative Coordinator
shackletonrl@cofc.edu