Joanne H. Hook Dean's Chair in Education Renewal and Dean

Search underway for new Dean of Education

The University of Missouri seeks a dynamic and visionary leader for the position of Dean of the College of Education.  The Dean reports directly to the Provost and has a central role in the University’s academic administration.  Through the Council of Deans, the Dean actively contributes to decisions affecting the University at large as well as the College of Education.  The Dean is involved centrally in issues including strategic planning, budget, curriculum, facilities, and research.  The new Dean will provide vision and leadership to help guide this strong college toward increased national prominence and service to Missouri.

For information on applying and the applicant review process, download the complete position announcement.  Please also familiarize yourself with the University of Missouri's Role of a Dean.



Search Committee Members

  • Pam Benoit, Search Committee Co-Chair,  Vice Provost for Advanced Studies, Graduate School Dean
  • Tim Lewis, Search Committee Co-Chair, Professor, Special Education
  • Denice Adkins, Associate Professor, School of Information Science & Learning Technologies
  • Barbara Bambini, President, COE Alumni Board
  • John David, Director, MU Biological Sciences
  • Nicholas Gage, COE Graduate Student
  • Deborah Hanuscin, Assistant Professor, Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum
  • Puncky Heppner, Professor, Educational, School and Counseling Psychology
  • Keith Herman, Associate Professor, Educational, School and Counseling Psychology
  • Nancy Knipping, Associate Professor, Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum
  • Cathy Maupin, Manager, Business and Fiscal Operations, COE
  • Chelsey Morgan, COE Undergraduate Student Council President
  • Roberta Mullen, Director, Assessment Resource Center
  • Eryca Neville, Assistant Teaching Professor, Teacher Development Program
  • Jim Ritter, Interim Superintendent, Columbia Public Schools
  • Bill Sheehan, Associate Vice Chancellor for Development Constituent Programs
  • Janine Stichter, Professor, Special Education
  • Russell Thompson, President, Missouri State Board of Education
  • Jerry Valentine, Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
  • Tina Woolsey, Member, Governing Board, MU Partnership for Educational Renewal

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