Dean's Office Staff
Dr. Jennifer Cavanaugh, Interim Dean
O: Fine Arts, 305B
P: 406-243-4987
E: jennifer.cavanaugh@umontana.edu
Dr. Jennifer Gookin Cavanaugh joined the University of Montana in August of 2009 and has served as Professor of Oboe and Theory and Director of the School of Music. Professor Cavanaugh is thrilled to reside in her native state of Montana after ten successful years of teaching in the Midwest at Luther College and at Central Michigan University’s School of Music. Full bio.
Dr. Michael Musick, Interim Dean
O: Fine Arts, 305B
P: 406-243-6207
E: michael.musick@umontana.edu
Dr. Michael Musick is a sonic artist, interactive artist, composer, performer and improviser. His current practice and research explores interactive music systems, creative improvisation, installation art, soundscape / acoustic-ecology, and interactive theory. As a performer, he uses a computer as his instrument to understand, process, amplify, and play with any sounds occurring within the performance space. Full bio.
Cynthia Greaves, Executive Assistant to the Deans
O: Don Anderson Hall, 401
P: 406-243-4970
E: cynthia.greaves@umontana.edu
Cynthia Greaves is the glue that holds the dean's office together. After a full career in the Bay Area, Cynthia moved to Missoula and joined the CAM staff in 2021. Full bio.
Peggy Nesbitt, Managing Director of Personnel and Operations
O: Don Anderson Hall, 437
P: 406-243-4971
E: peggy.nesbitt@umontana.edu
Peggy Nesbitt has worked in CAM since 2011. She has worked at UM for more than 20 years and understands deeply all campus processess and systems. Full bio.
Kathleen Whetzel, Director of Fiscal Operations and Personnel
O: Don Anderson Hall, 201
P: 406-243-4370
E: kathleen.whetzel@mso.umt.edu
Kathleen Whetzel joined the School of Journalism staff in January 2003. Her background includes legal secretarial work in Spokane and Missoula for over 16 years. Additionally, she was the Assistant Clerk for the Arlee School District for 2 1/2 years. Full bio.
Michael Cassens, Director of Access, Equity and Inclusion
O: McGill 230
P: 415-787-0577
E: micheal.cassens@mso.umt.edu
Michael Cassens is currently at the University of Montana as an Assistant Professor of the School of Media Arts. In addition to continuing his research, Michael teaches courses within the Game Design and Interactive Media concentration in the BFA program.
Jennifer Savage, Director of Enrollment Marketing
O: Brantly 215
P: 406-240-8977
E: jennifer.savage@mso.umt.edu
Jennifer Savage creates brand-aligned communications and development strategies that help organizations tell authentic stories to accomplish their missions. Full bio.