Denise R. Gimlin

Overview

Denise is currently the Manager of Graduate Operations for the Graduate School, overseeing day-to-day operations, but specifically the Degree Audit and Graduate Assistantship processing areas. She began her career in the Graduate School in 1992 as a domestic admissions officer. During her 30+ years in the Graduate School, she has also held the position of international admissions officer, admissions coordinator, assistant to the dean, Banner implementation point person, as well as a variety of other titles and roles. 

Academic Interests and Expertise

Wichita State University
BA Anthropology

Awards and Honors

President’s Distinguished Service Award – 2020

Bender of Twigs – 2017

Provost’s “extraordinatory merit” increase – 2013

Areas of Service

University Staff Senate – July 2019 – June 2025

• Senate Past President: July 2023 – June 2025
• Senate President: July 2022 – June 2023
• Senate President-Elect: July 2021 – June 2022
• Senate Executive Committee: July 2021 – June 2025
• Parking Appeals Committee: July 2021 – June 2022
• Policy Review Committee Chair: July 2019 – June 2020
• Library Appeals Committee: July 2019 – June 2024