Rachel Plotts
Department Manager, Geophysics

Contact
303-273-3935
rachelplotts@mines.edu
Rachel has served the Department of Geophysics as Manager since 2025. Prior to joining Geophysics, she served the Mines campus as a Student Employment and Payroll Specialist in the MAPS office. A native of Texas, Rachel holds a BS degree in Business Management from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Department Responsibilities
- Bolster student success through curriculum and program management
- Collaborate and engage with internal and external campus partners
- Fiscal management and strategic planning
- Manage and provide administrative support for Faculty, Staff, and Students
- Participate in Student and Faculty recruitment efforts
- Provide a safe and encouraging space in which Students can succeed