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In August 2020, Dean Scott Poole announced he is stepping down as dean of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to return to teaching and research. A national search ensued for the next dean, and in March 2021, the Office of the Provost and search committee announced three candidates, who will meet virtually with students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni and board of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

Registration is required to attend a presentation:

Jason Young

Monday, March 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

José Gámez

Wednesday, March 24, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Jeffrey Johnson

Monday, March 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Sessions for College Faculty, Staff and Students

Additionally, candidates will hold open sessions with the college’s faculty, staff and students. These sessions do not include presentations from the candidates but provide opportunities for extended dialogue with the candidates and a chance for students, faculty and staff to ask questions of the candidates.

Students’ virtual open sessions with the candidates are at the following times. Students should check their e-mail dated March 19, 2021, for Zoom links and passwords:

• Jason Young | Tuesday, March 23, 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• José Gámez | Thursday, March 25, 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Jeffrey Johnson | Tuesday, March 30, 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Faculty and staff’s virtual open sessions with candidates are at the following times. Faculty and staff should check their e-mail dated March 19, 2021, for Zoom links and passwords:

• Jason Young | Monday, March 22, 5:00-5:45 p.m. | Tuesday, March 23, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
• José Gámez | Wednesday, March 24, 5:00-5:45 p.m. | Thursday, March 25, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
• Jeffrey Johnson | Monday, March 29, 5:00-5:45 p.m. | Tuesday, March 30, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

The Office of the Provost is leading the search for the dean, supported by a search committee comprised of members of the college’s faculty and representatives from other UT entities. .

Details will be updated as information is received.