About the College

Administration of the College

Deans of the College

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is overseen by the staff of the Dean's Office. The dean leads the College as the chief academic, administrative, and financial officer. The associate deans are responsible for managing their respective divisions of the College: Humanities, School of the Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, International Studies, and Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Other offices, services and initiatives managed by staff in the Dean's Office include: Student Academic Services; the College Office of Graduate Affairs; technology support; budget management; Web development; data analysis and enrollment management; and outreach, marketing and alumni affairs.

Danny Anderson

Danny Anderson

Dean of the College

Ann Cudd

Ann Cudd

Associate Dean for the Humanities

Robert Goldstein

Robert Goldstein

Associate Dean for the Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Marsha Haufler

Marsha Haufler

Associate Dean for International Studies

Elizabeth Kowalchuk

Elizabeth Kowalchuk

Associate Dean of the School of the Arts

Jim Mielke

Jim Mielke

Associate Dean for the Social & Behavioral Sciences

Erin Spiridigliozzi

Erin Spiridigliozzi

Assistant Dean for Faculty and Staff Affairs

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See also:

Chairs & Directors
Dean's Office Staff


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