APRIL 2, 2021 — Candidates for the dean of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts will speak at virtual forums beginning next week. All faculty, students and staff are invited to attend.
Reporting to the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, the dean will serve as the chief academic officer for the college and have responsibility for developing a comprehensive, ambitious and dynamic vision for its future.
The new dean will play a critical role in effectively aligning the departments that are now within COLFA; articulating and implementing a strategic plan; and guiding the college through the process of creating a refined identity, increasing its academic culture of excellence, and strengthening external partnerships to advance research, scholarship, creative activity and community impact.
During the forums, candidates will give an overview of their qualifications and discuss their vision, followed by a Q&A session.
All forums will be held via Zoom. Information on the individual candidates and feedback surveys are available online. UTSA authentication is required to view candidate information.
| Candidate 1 Monday, April 12, 1:30–2:30 p.m. |
Candidate 2 Tuesday, April 13, 1:30–2:30 p.m. |
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