Arthur C. Heinricher
Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Arthur Heinricher is the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and a Professor of Mathematical Sciences. As dean, he is responsible for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of all aspects of the undergraduate experience at WPI, providing leadership and working with the faculty to implement new undergraduate curricular and structural changes. Together with the Dean of Students, he works to ensure an appropriate balance and synergy between academics and student life. ... View Profile
Debra Boucher
Dir of Special Academic Prog
Debra joined WPI in 2017 where she continues a career dedicated to supporting undergraduate students. Prior to WPI, Debra spent many years working to build systemic supports for student success. Previous roles positioned her work at the intersection of enrollment management, student success, and academic affairs. At WPI Debra oversees the development of summer undergraduate course opportunities and virtual student support systems, along with other initiatives to provide high quality opportunities to WPI undergraduates. ... View Profile
Katie Elmes
Director of Expanded Learning Opportunities
Katie Elmes has spent her career working to address inequity in education. She joined WPI in 2012, bringing with her a background that included teaching in Mississippi, working with one of Worcester's federally funded Upward Bound programs helping high school youth prepare for and apply to college, and engaging in educational policy and politics. At WPI, Katie's work in the STEM Education Center has included directing WPI's Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program. ... View Profile
Kristin M. McAdams
Kristin Marie McAdams
Director Academic Programs
Kristin provides data analysis to support assessment and decision making in Undergraduate Studies. She oversees the development of the undergraduate and graduate course schedules, and monitors the efficiency of classroom assignments. Kristin is also the managing editor of WPI's online undergraduate and graduate catalogs.
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Aprile J. Mero
Operations Manager
Aprile joined WPI in 2019 after a robust career at Bose. At Bose, Aprile worked in HR followed by almost 15 years in the Manufacturing Engineering Group. ... View Profile