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Georgia State University seeks an innovative, visible, and engaged leader to serve as its next dean of the College of Law. Working collaboratively with talented faculty, staff, and students will be key to the college’s future success. The next dean will build upon the existing platform of the College of Law – including its highly-ranked programs, research-productive faculty, urban location in a state-of-the-art building, and a diverse and engaged community – to strategically position itself for the future. The College of Law’s commitment to an accessible and affordable legal education permeates everything it does, and the next dean will lean into these core strengths and opportunities to meet the needs of a dynamic landscape.

College of Arts and Sciences Dean Search

College of Arts and Sciences Dean Search

Georgia State University seeks an innovative and entrepreneurial leader, visionary thinker, and strong communicator as the next dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. The dean will strategically position the college for the future and will have the creativity, talent, and energy to build on its legacy of academic excellence, and commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching.

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College of the Arts Dean Wade Weast Named American Council on Education Fellow

College of the Arts Dean Wade Weast Named American Council on Education Fellow

American Council on Education (ACE) has announced that Georgia State University College of the Arts Dean Wade Weast has been named an ACE Fellow for academic year 2023-24. Following nomination by the senior administration of their institutions and a rigorous application process, 36 Fellows were selected this year.

Since its inception in 1965, the ACE Fellows Program has strengthened institutions in American higher education by identifying and preparing over 2,500 faculty, staff and administrators for senior positions in college and university leadership through its distinctive and intensive cohort-based mentorship model.

Of the Fellows who have participated to date – including Provost Parsons-Pollard, a past ACE Fellow herself – more than 80 percent have gone on, after their fellowship, to serve as chief executive officers, chief academic officers, other cabinet-level positions and deans.

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From the Provost: Rodney Lyn Appointed as Dean of the School of Public Health Effective June 1

From the Provost: Rodney Lyn Appointed as Dean of the School of Public Health Effective June 1

Provost Wendy Hensel announced the appointment of Dr. Rodney Lyn as full dean of the School of Public Health, effective June 1.

Dr. Lyn serves as Professor in the school’s Department of Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences and has held several leadership positions prior to becoming Interim Dean in 2019.

Dr. Lyn has led or contributed to funded research grants totaling more than $16 million to advance knowledge in the areas of childhood obesity prevention, school and community health, and the reduction of health disparities.

Read Provost Hensel’s announcement by clicking the story link.

Academic Leadership Searches

Academic Leadership Searches

Find academic leadership search information, including position profiles for dean searches and other positions at Georgia State University, here.

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