Dottie Caplan
Emeritus Staff
dcaplan@umbc.edu
Dottie Caplan began her career at UMBC in 1997 as a secretary in what was then known as the College of Arts and Sciences and joined the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences in 2005. Her dedication to UMBC, its students, faculty, and staff was unparalleled, and her coworkers considered her an invaluable asset to the College and the UMBC community.
Caplan handled a large volume of work and consistently supported the Dean and CNMS staff that went above and beyond her responsibilities. Her helpful, supportive manner was evident in her daily communications. Always offering a smile and an optimistic word, Caplan treated internal and external visitors with the same courtesy and kindness.
Dr. Kathy Lee Sutphin
Assistant Dean Emeritus
Kathy Sutphin ’95, political science, retired January 1, 2021, after over 25 years of service to UMBC. Sutphin, a lifelong learner, earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree from Frostburg State University in 2018, and UMBC’s Post-Master’s Certificate in College Teaching and Learning Science in 2021.
Sutphin worked in UMBC’s Department of Biological Sciences for 10 years before moving to the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS) when it was established in 2005. Her career focus—the success of UMBC and its students evolved as her title changed from non-traditional student, to Assistant to the Chair, to Coordinator of Special Projects, to Assistant Dean of Instructional Projects, and finally to Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs.
