
College of Arts + Sciences Faculty + Staff
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In the College of Arts and Sciences our faculty are united by a commitment to the value of a liberal arts education. Our faculty and staff are nationally recognized scholars and innovative researchers dedicated to teaching you the skills necessary to be successful in an increasingly global, technological and interdisciplinary world. Our graduates have gone on to receive Fulbright grants, Rhodes scholarships and advanced degrees from nationally and internationally recognized programs.
Our faculty have a student-first approach to teaching. It is your learning experience that counts above all else. As a result, they will challenge you to discover and acquire through research and firsthand experiences the knowledge and skills to make you a leader in your profession. You will work side-by-side with faculty to prepare for your career to help enrich the lives of individuals and families, schools and communities.
Department Chairs and Program Directors
To contact a department chair or program director, select their name below:
- American Indian Studies Debra Barker
- Art & Design Paul Kaldjian (Interim)
- Biology Winnifred Bryant
- Chemistry and Biochemistry James A. Phillips
- Communication and Journalism Jan Larson
- Computer Science Alex Smith (Interim)
- Criminal Justice Jason Spraitz
- Economics Thomas Kemp
- English Jan Stirm
- Geography and Anthropology Ezra Zeitler
- Geology Phillip Ihinger
- History Patricia Turner
- Languages Matthew Waters
- Latin American and Latinx Studies Manuel Fernández
- Liberal Studies David Tschida
- Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering Doug Dunham
- Mathematics Alex Smith
- Music and Theatre Arts Gretchen Peters
- Peace Corps Prep Academic Coordinator Damir Kovačević
- Philosophy and Religious Studies Sean McAleer
- Physics and Astronomy Erik Hendrickson
- Political Science Geoff Peterson
- Psychology Jeff Goodman
- Public Health and Environmental Studies Karen Mumford
- Sociology Pam Forman
- Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Rose-Marie Avin
Dean's Office
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Dr. Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn (He/Him/His)
Dean | Professor
- Schofield Hall 220D, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Margaret Cassidy (She/Hers/Her)
Associate Dean | Professor
- Schofield Hall 220B, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Marc Goulet
Associate Dean | Professor
- Schofield Hall 220E, Eau Claire | Directions
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Paula Collins, Ed.S.
Administrative Specialist
- Schofield Hall 220 Complex, Eau Claire | Directions
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Kao Lee Lor (She/Hers/Her)
University Services Program Associate
- Schofield Hall, Eau Claire | Directions
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Denise Stewart (She/Hers/Her)
Dean's Assistant
- Schofield Hall, Eau Claire | Directions
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