Admissions and Academic Support » Civil & Coastal Engineering Faculty & Staff

Photo of Elliot Douglas Elliot Douglas Professor and EES Department Head
(352) 846-2836

Dr. Elliot P. Douglas is Professor of Environmental Engineering Sciences, Associate Director for Research in the UF Institute for Excellence in Engineering Education, and Distinguished Teaching Scholar at the University of Florida. His research interests are problem solving, cultures of inclusion, and environmental justice. He has served as Deputy Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education and Program Director for Engineering Education at the US National Science Foundation.…

Photo of Paula Hendrix Paula Hendrix Academic Program Specialist I
352-294-9168

Originally from Jamaica, Paula moved to Florida when she was very young and lived in the South Florida area until moving to Gainesville for her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. After her master’s program, she decided to pursue a career in academic support services due to her passion for helping individuals. She has been in Gainesville for 10 years and in the last 3 years, she has been fortunate enough to be able to serve UF as a professional, assisting students in their goals!…

Photo of Barbi Jackson Barbi Jackson Academic Assistant III
352-392-8450

I am a pluviophile. I am a dendrophile. Trees are awesome. Music makes the world go round. Animals.<3
Duties

  • Academic Office Staff Coordinator
  • Transfer Admission
  • Registration/Drops/Holds
  • Course Scheduling
  • Academic Advising
  • Grades/Grade Changes
  • Graduation Certification
  • Academic Approval Tracking
  • Petitions
  • Departmental Statistics

Area within ESSIE
Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences – Undergraduate Program

Photo of G. Chip Johnson G. Chip Johnson Advisor Extraordinaire
352-294-6696

I am an Advising professional with over 17 years of experience dedicated to assisting students with reaching for and finding their success. In my personal life, I am a massive fan of the transformative properties of travel. One of the things I love to do most is explore new cultures while visiting new and exciting places.…

Photo of Nancy McIlrath Nancy McIlrath Graduate Academic Coordinator
352-294-7801

I have been privileged to work in Higher Education for over 30 years.My career started at the community college-level and I held positions in Student Affairs at three different institutions over a 17 year period. I have worn many hats throughout the years some of which include: International Advisor, Interim Honors Program Director, Counselor, Instructor, Coach and Cheerleading Sponsor.…