Interdisciplinary Studies Faculty & Staff

The Interdisciplinary Studies office is located in Engleman Hall B 116. To learn more about the program, advising assistance or general questions, please contact us at IDSinfo@SouthernCT.edu or schedule an introduction meeting

Interdisciplinary Studies Office | Faculty & Office Hours

Interdisciplinary Studies Office

Dr. Erin Larkin
Director, Interdisciplinary Studies 
Engleman Hall B 116
Phone: (203) 392-8113

Jordan D. Jones
Administrative Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Studies 
Engleman Hall B 116
Phone: (203) 392-8113

Dr. Carmen F. Coury
Faculty Advisor
Engleman Hall B 129 | Engleman Hall C 209 E (History)
Phone: (203) 392-8113

Graduate Assistants

Yesenia Hernandez
Graduate Assistant
Engleman Hall B 116
Phone: (203) 392-8113

Giana Mendes
Graduate Assistant
Engleman Hall B 116
Phone: (203) 392-8113

Faculty & Office Hours

Interdisciplinary Studies Fall 2023 Faculty 

Carmen F. Coury (IDS 311-02)
Office Hours: M. 9:30 a.m-1:30 p.m.; T. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.; & W. 9:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
I am happy to meet during these hours; simply send me an email, with a couple preferred appointment times within the allotted times and if I do not have another appointment scheduled, I will send you an appointment link. If your preferred meeting times are taken, or you cannot meet during these hours we can seek an alternative meeting time that works for us both. Please note office hours this term will be held exclusively online.

Chelsea C. Harry (IDS 311-01)
Office Hours: Mondays 10-11 (END229 or Zoom) and 12-12:30 (END229), Tuesdays 2-3 (END229 or Zoom), Wednesdays 12:30-3 (Zoom)

Elizabeth M Kalbfleisch (IDS 401-02W)
Office Hours: M 1-2:45, Tu 10-12:30 Wed 11-12.. Also by appt-please email me. I am campus-based so we can meet in person as well--just email me and we'll set it up. 

David Petroski (IDS 405-01)
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-10:30 and Wednesdays 11-1:00.

Robert A. Smith (IDS 401-01)
Office Hours: My office is located in room 206 in the School of Business, (please note our new location at the corner of Farnham and Wintergreen) and I am there on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. You may also contact me for an appointment.